Tourism is a powerhouse for the EU economy which can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. It is time to rethink the way tourism works and move beyond sustainability towards regenerative tourism – where destinations don’t just survive but thrive. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is urging the European Union to transform its tourism sector, emphasising … Leer más

Get ready for the next DiscoverEU call!

Última actualización Martes, 11/03/2025 Have you got all you need to win one of the 36,318 travel passes to discover the richness of Europe while travelling by train? DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union, now part of the Erasmus+ Programme, offering a travel pass to young people aged 18 years old. The next … Leer más

Los controles de la contratación pública y las ayudas estatales del fondo de recuperación de la UE tras la pandemia siguen siendo insuficientes

Los fondos de recuperación tras el COVID–19 se utilizan para financiar múltiples medidas que implican contratación pública y ayudas estatales La Comisión Europea intensificó sus comprobaciones de los sistemas de control en los países de la UE, pero sigue habiendo insuficiencias Algunos países de la UE no intentan recuperar los fondos gastados indebidamente y, cuando … Leer más

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 10 March 2025

Let me walk you through the main points from today’s meeting. Our first item was stocktaking of macroeconomic developments. It’s clear that we are in a very dynamic and uncertain environment. There is obvious uncertainty with regard to tariffs on trade, to the security situation in Europe and the impact of all these developments on growth … Leer más

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding its annual youth event – Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) 2025 – in Brussels on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025. Some 100 young people will participate. They are representatives of youth organisations, national youth councils and secondary schools as well as from EU Member States, candidate countries and … Leer más

Orano The loan finances part of the total investment of nearly €1.7 billion that Orano is devoting to a 30% increase in uranium enrichment capacity at its Orano Tricastin site. It strengthens security of supply in Europe in accordance with the EIB’s energy sector lending policy and the European Commission’s REPowerEU programme. It contributes to supporting … Leer más

Have your say on the upcoming Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness!

Última actualización Lunes, 10/03/2025 Speak up for the future you envision! Share your ideas and influence policy to ensure a fairer EU for all generations. What does a fair future look like to you?  Imagine an EU where generations come together to create a thriving society. The European Commission is looking for your ideas to … Leer más

Climate change impacts leading to increased exposure to harmful toxins

Climate change impacts leading to increased exposure to harmful toxins Press releasePublished 10 Mar 2025 ImageGlenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash Share Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed and crops according to a European Environment Agency … Leer más