A newly published brochure sets out how the EESC intends to help achieve the objectives of the Czech presidency.

The Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union will have to deal not only with the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, but also with the continuing economic consequences of the conflict. The fact that Europe has not yet fully recovered from the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic only makes the challenge greater. 

The incoming presidency intends to focus its efforts on ensuring energy security, developing the EU economy's strategic resilience and boosting defence capabilities and cybersecurity in Europe. At the same time, it will have to deal with issues relating to management of the refugee crisis and Ukraine's recovery. 

The rule of law and the resilience of democratic institutions will also be at the heart of the incoming presidency's priorities. 

The Czech presidency will also have another important role to play in ensuring an appropriate, transparent and substantial follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe. 

The EESC is determined to work closely with the Czech presidency on these joint objectives. A newly published brochure details the way in which each one of the EESC's thematic sections is planning to contribute in its policy areas. The brochure also highlights the issues on which the Czech presidency has specifically asked the EESC to provide its expertise.  The Committee will make every effort to ensure that the voices of Europe's civil society organisations are heard throughout the presidency.

The brochure is available in English, French, German and Czech on the EESC's website. Hard copies may be ordered from: vipcese@eesc.europa.eu. (fgr)