EU-valet den 23–26 maj 2019

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27/05/2019

The electorate has given us five years to build the Europe of tomorrow. Let’s not waste this chance

The final results of yesterday’s European elections are trickling in one by one, giving us a chance to set the political backdrop for the next parliament.

27/05/2019

2019 European election results

Click here to find the provisional results of the 2019 European election.
(source European Parliament)

15/05/2019

Let's turn out and vote for a united Europe

EESC resolution urges civil society to turn out in force at European elections and vote for a united Europe
The EESC's plenary session on 15 May adopted a resolution calling on all EU citizens to turn out at the forthcoming European elections and vote in favour of a united Europe. The Committee also invited civil society organisations to join efforts to mobilise voters. Read the full text here.

 

 

29/04/2019

Go to vote and choose your future

From the second we come into this world, we’re in it together.

Each of us can leave a mark, but together we can make a real difference. Choose your future. Voting is not all you can do.

Watch the video clip on the European elections to be held 23 - 26 May 2019

01/04/2019
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European Elections 2019: Special Newsletter of the Workers' Group

“The upcoming European Elections, taking place 23-26 May 2019, are going to be decisive for all European citizens. To help you engage your national members in the campaign leading up to the elections, the EESC Workers’ Group has prepared an EU Election Special that provides you with several resources outlining the importance of the European Union in citizens’ everyday lives and its accomplishments for working people. I invite you to share these resources with your national networks.

11/04/2019

EESC Info - in this issue

  • Young Europeans want education and social media to boost democracy and citizen participation in the EU
  • At ten YEYS is more relevant than ever, says initiator
  • YEYS as seen by former participants: a transformative experience
  • A digital history of YEYS
29/03/2019

Ahead of the European elections, the EESC will assess the impact of the Social Pillar

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is starting to take stock of progress made so far in implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights ("the Social Pillar"), a tool for social policy proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission at the Gothenburg Summit in November 2017.

20/03/2019

The real right of persons with disabilities to vote in European Parliament elections (Information report)

In each of the 27 EU countries, there are laws or organisational arrangements which exclude some voters with disabilities from participating in EP elections. If the best practices from across all countries were implemented, an ideal system would emerge in which every EU citizen with disabilities not only would have the full possibility to vote but also would be able to choose for themselves the most convenient way in which to vote.

22/03/2019
Participants in YEYS 2019

”Ingen utbildning, ingen röst” – en obligatorisk kursplan om EU-frågor för europeiska skolelever, var det förslag som fick flest röster vid evenemanget ”Ditt Europa, din mening” 2019

En obligatorisk kursplan om EU-politik för att öka medborgarnas kunskaper innan de röstar var det förslag som fick flest röster i 2019 års upplaga av ”Ditt Europa, din mening”, ett ungdomsevenemang som anordnades av Europeiska ekonomiska och sociala kommittén (EESK) den 21–22 mars 2019. Detta initiativ och tre andra utvalda förslag, inriktade på användning av ny teknik och sociala medier för att öka deltagandet i valet till Europaparlamentet, kommer att översändas till Europaparlamentet för övervägande.

14/03/2019

The EESC pinpoints the 7 key issues for Europe's future.

As part of its Civil Society for rEUnaissance conference on 21 February, the EESC organised seven parallel thematic workshops, focusing on seven issues which will be decisive for the future of Europe.

Find the conclusions from the seven workshops here.

05/12/2018

EESC and European Parliament will work together to raise awareness about European elections and encourage participation

Luca Jahier, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament (EP), signed on 5 December a joint declaration in view of the European elections that will be held in May 2019.

EESK står vid Ukrainas sida – det organiserade civila samhället i solidaritet och handling

Ledamöterna i Europeiska ekonomiska och sociala kommittén fördömer den ryska regeringens oberättigade och oprovocerade invasion av Ukraina, uttrycker sin solidaritet med det ukrainska folket och kräver kraftfulla åtgärder på både EU-nivå och nationell nivå i en anda av enighet i denna dramatiska tid.

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Participants in YEYS 2019

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Education about the European Union (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

Antagna on 21/03/2019
Dokumentreferens: 
SOC/612-EESC-2018
Rapporteur: 
Tatjana BABRAUSKIENĖ (Workers - GR II / Lithuania)
Co-rapporteur: 
Pavel TRANTINA (Czech Republic)

The opinion, requested by the Romanian Presidency, aims to look at possible ways through which people can acquire solid knowledge about the European Union, its foundations, procedures and actions, as well as its positive achievements and the concrete benefits it offers. This type of education would contribute towards building citizens' ownership over the European decision-making process and ensure that their vision, needs and priorities are adequately reflected in the European agenda at all levels.

EESK:s yttrande: Education about the European Union (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

The Future of the EU: Benefits to citizens and respect for European values (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

Antagna on 20/03/2019
Dokumentreferens: 
SC/52-EESC-2018-5821
Rapporteur: 
Mihai IVAŞCU (Romania)
Co-rapporteur: 
Stéphane BUFFETAUT (France)

The opinion tables proposals on how to enhance the European project and bring it closer to its citizens.

EESK:s yttrande: The Future of the EU: Benefits to citizens and respect for European values (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

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