AGENDA Debates Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 15:00 New Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights with Roxana Mînzatu, European Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Korinna Schumann, Federal Minister for Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection of Republic of Austria and Katarzyna Nowakowska, Polish Deputy … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission have reaffirmed their close cooperation on the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) at the official launch of EU Green Week 2025. At the opening, EESC President Oliver Röpke and Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessica Roswall, came … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a conference underscoring the importance of community engagement in the fight against disinformation. By fostering media literacy, encouraging critical thinking, promoting active communication and leveraging AI as an ally, societies can be resilient to false information and toxic propaganda. The conference Citizens can defeat disinformation held in Lisbon … Leer más
For the past three years, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Parliament’s MEP Water Group have walked side by side in calling for a comprehensive EU Blue Deal – a strategic response to Europe’s growing water challenges. This collaboration continued on 12 May with a joint panel discussion at the European Parliament … Leer más
As the voice of organised civil society, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plays a crucial role in shaping policies that impact social and economic aspects within the European Union. The EESC’s Section for Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship (SOC) is preparing two key opinions: one will tackle the fight against poverty head-on, while the … Leer más
With Brussels Pride Week currently underway, it is important to take stock of the situation surrounding the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Europe. Though there are significant variations between Member States, overall, 37 % of LGBTIQ respondents to a recent EU-wide survey felt discriminated due to their belonging to this community. Though there has been gradual progress … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) demands urgent action from the European Commission and EU Member States to dismantle barriers fragmenting the single market and keeping living costs high, even as inflation rates fall. Despite steadily decreasing inflation in Europe, cost of living remains a concern, as millions of Europeans — especially the 94.6 … Leer más
The April plenary of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) saw the adoption of an opinion on the high cost of living as part of the package of EESC opinions on the cost-of-living crisis. The package is made up of seven sector-specific opinions to be adopted at the April and June plenaries plus an … Leer más
At its April plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a debate where EESC members underlined the strategic importance of the next Multiannual Financial Framework to address Europe’s growing challenges. The EESC calls for a strong European budget that gives the EU the financial resources it needs to achieve its political priorities. The … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched work on a major package of recommendations to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, starting with four new opinions adopted at its April plenary session. This marks the first block in a series of eight opinions, each developed by a different EESC section and focused on a specific … Leer más