The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate to celebrate both the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Olympic spirit during its plenary session on 5 December in Brussels.
European Consumer Day 2024 stressed the need for sustainable water management, improved infrastructure and consumer education to make sure water remains affordable to all Europeans
At its December plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EEESC) hosted a debate on democracy in Africa with representatives from the African Union Economic and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC). Both sides agreed that civil society is the driving force for a successful EU-Africa partnership based on equality, fostering civil and social dialogue.
In an opinion adopted in plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) made key recommendations to advance the EU’s Territorial Agenda 2030. The strategy should promote cohesion and the ‘freedom to stay’ in one’s home, align with cohesion policy to reduce disparities, and drive sustainable growth, while increasing civil society participation in regional development.
As the European Commission crafts its 2025 Work Programme, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a resolution to shape its priorities and tackle Europe’s critical geopolitical and socio-economic challenges. The EESC’s recommendations highlight the urgent need to drive long-term competitiveness, social cohesion, and environmental resilience to secure the EU’s global leadership and ensure a prosperous future for all.
Granting full Schengen status to Bulgaria and Romania will also benefit the EU single market, as any limitations on freedom of movement within the EU adversely affect EU competitiveness and hamper its economic growth
The conference on disinformation, held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), showcased that a horizontal approach leveraging on citizens in the fight against disinformation is moving in the right direction. The participants also pointed out that regional press can be a role model for big media platforms to rebuild the trust lost with their audiences.
Montenegro has a good chance of closing all chapters of its EU accession negotiations by the end of 2026, according to the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee. To this end, it needs a cross-party and broader social dialogue.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a public hearing on the situation of Roma women, exploring ways to tackle the key challenge of under-representation while addressing the different kinds of discrimination this group faces on a daily basis.
