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President Oliver Röpke
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  • EESC President Röpke Meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

    EESC President Oliver Röpke met today with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. The meeting marked their first official bilateral discussion since President von der Leyen’s reappointment.

  • Statement on Serbia

    On behalf of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), we express our deep concern about recent developments in Serbia and the troubling reports of growing pressures on civil society representatives. The protection of freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly for citizens and civil society organisations are fundamental rights, and should be respected even in times of turmoil and protests.

  • Statement on Ceasefire in Gaza

    As the President of the European Economic and Social Committee, I welcome the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, which has allowed for the release of the first hostages. Others must follow and critical humanitarian aid must be delivered to the suffering civil population in Gaza.

  • EESC President Röpke kicks off New Year meeting Newly-Appointed Commissioners

    This week, EESC President Oliver Röpke conducted a series of bilateral meetings with Commissioners to address key topics on the EESC's agenda and establish strong working relationships with members of the newly-appointed College. On Tuesday, January 14, President Röpke met with Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy. On Wednesday, January 15, President Röpke held a bilateral meeting with Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné and with Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.

The President's agenda

17/02/2025

Keynote speech at the 5th Meeting of the Erasmus Project of organized civil societies “Demographic Challenges for Europe and issues involved”

18/02/2025

Participation in the EPC Community Meeting Event: 'Guarding the Foundations: EU Rule of Law in a Changing Geopolitical Context'

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Oliver Röpke European Economic and Social Committee rue Belliard/Belliardstraat
99-101 1040 Brussels Belgium

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