EESC President

News

Displaying 1 - 9 of 85

  • Statement by EESC President Oliver Röpke on the European Council decisions on the next EU leadership

    Statement by
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    European Leaders just agreed on the direction the European Union should take in the coming years. The European Council not only adopted a Strategic Agenda to define the political priorities of our institutions, but also took a decision on the leadership that will guide them. I welcome the election of António Costa as President of the European Council, and the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, as well as Kaja Kallas to be the next High Representative. 

  • Presidents of the EESC and National and Economic and Social Councils call for a strong Just Transition Framework

    On June 19, 2024, the EESC together with the Central Council of the Economy (CCE) and the National Labour Council (CNT) hosted the "Annual Meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries-General of the national ESCs and the EESC," bringing together key leaders from the EESC and Economic and Social Councils across the EU.

  • 2024 Euromed Summit: The EESC puts youth involvement front and centre

    President Oliver Röpke and EESC members participated in the 2024 Euro-Mediterranean Summit of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions, a pivotal event held in Malta on June 18-19. The summit gathered around 120 participants, including representatives of a wide range of CSOs from the Euro-Mediterranean region, EU and MENA government representatives, guest speakers, and representatives from embassies.

  • President Röpke participates in the official launch of the ILO's Global Coalition for Social Justice

    On 13 June, EESC President Oliver Röpke participated in the inaugural forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, an initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo and which the EESC joined in January 2024. Speaking at the forum, President Röpke reaffirmed the EESC's dedication to championing social justice in European and around the world. 

  • A stronger Europe needs a stronger cohesion policy, said President Röpke during the visit to Budapest

    On 11 June, the EESC held its extraordinary Bureau meeting in Budapest, ahead of the start of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU next month. Opening the conference, EESC President Oliver Röpke discussed the importance of the EU's cohesion policy, which is among the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency. he said that the EU's cohesion policy needs new momentum, as it could reinforce people confidence in the European project.

  • Statement by EESC President on the results of the European Parliament elections 2024

    Statement by
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    The European Parliament elections came at a critical time for Europe and for our democracy. European citizens have spoken. While the pro-democratic majority in the European Parliament remains overwhelming, the rise of the far right and Eurosceptic forces is deeply worrying. I call upon the democratic forces to take the responsibility, work together, show a clear commitment to a strong Europe, and appoint a new Commission that is determined to take on the key challenges ahead. 

  • Strong and inclusive cohesion policy is key to a successful EU enlargement

    Reference number
    33/2024

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted two opinions at its May plenary, emphasising the crucial role of cohesion policy – the EU’s primary funding instrument for regional development – in future enlargements. The EESC calls for, among others, compliance tools to be included in accession treaties to address potential post-accession challenges, such as emigration and rule of law concerns.

    Cohesion, Regional and Urban Policy

  • We should bring the benefits of EU membership to the people of the Western Balkans, says President Röpke

    EESC President Oliver Röpke participated today (24 May) in the conference on "Continuing the success story of EU enlargement - Bringing benefits to the Western Balkans in advance of accession" alongside Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Luka Mesec and Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Majlinda Bregu.

  • Continuing the success story of EU enlargement – Bringing benefits to the Western Balkans in advance of accession

    GRAND PLAZA HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTER
    Slovenska cesta 60
    Ljubljana
    Slovenia

    The Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference brought together EESC members, organised civil society representatives from the Western Balkan countries, and members of organised civil society and officials from Slovenia. It marked 20 years of the biggest EU enlargement thus far, and 20 years since Slovenia joined the Union. The conference was organised in close cooperation with and support from our partners and will complement the EESC’s work, such as the Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, which the EESC has organised every two years since 2006. The event provided an opportunity for participants to exchange views on the needed reforms in the Western Balkans and in the EU to maintain enlargement policy as one of the most important EU success stories. It was an opportunity to discuss the current situation of civil society in the region and the need for its better inclusion in the accession process. The participants adopted conclusions addressed to national authorities and European institutions.

Displaying 1 - 9 of 85

Contact

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

Tel (secretariat): +32 (0)2 546 99 32
Email (secretariat)

Media Contact

For press and media inquiries, please contact the President's Spokesperson
For photos of the President, please consult the EESC Media Library