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Last updated date: 27 Feb 2024
… Commission has adopted the Communication entitled "EU Enlargement Strategy". As part of the 2015 "Enlargement package" and as an integral part of the … remaining challenges. The main points of the REX/453 EU Enlargement Strategy opinion are: It supports the …
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Initiative
Last updated date: 18 Jul 2024
… [1] to participate in the EESC's pilot project and become "enlargement candidate members" (ECMs). This initiative made … Civil Society Organisations' Group. What is the role of "enlargement candidate members" (ECMs)? "Enlargement candidate member" is an honorary title, which …
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Tag
Last updated date: 08 Dec 2023
… The EESC is actively engaged in the enlargement process of the EU and has developed a dual … relations with civil society organisations (CSOs) in the enlargement countries. As far as the regional approach is … contacts and organises joint activities with the CSOs of enlargement countries with whom no joint body of civil …
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News
Last updated date: 04 Jul 2024
… In the opinion, the EESC: Highlights that this unique enlargement, shaped by current geopolitical circumstances, … posed by the present situation. Believes that this enlargement offers opportunities to enhance the EU’s … a related financial framework should be agreed upon before enlargement, with an increased CAP budget to compensate EU …
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Event
Last updated date: 27 Mar 2024
… One of the most important aspects of the enlargement process will be the cohesion policy and the … The need for a structural policy to be applied following enlargement is justified both by the external necessity of … on " The role of cohesion policy in upcoming rounds of EU enlargement". The debate is accessible via webstream . No …
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Opinion and Information report
Last updated date: 12 Jul 2024
… that pre-accession aid policy is an indispensable tool of enlargement policy whose influence can be boosted to promote … states are not only invaluable for the promotion of enlargement objectives; they are also in line with effective … society and social partners; underlines the fact that enlargement waves have also had an impact on the current …
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Event
Last updated date: 14 May 2024
… of the EU agri-food sector in the context of future enlargement. The event aims to provide recommendations to ensure that future enlargement of the EU will benefit both farmers in candidate … fostering the values on which the Union is founded. The enlargement of the EU will provide opportunities for the …
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News
Last updated date: 11 Jun 2018
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Document
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… Resolution on Enlargement and the Future of the EAA … Resolution on Enlargement and the Future of the EAA …
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Opinion and Information report
Last updated date: 01 Aug 2017
… ECO/189-EESC-2006-01-01-1370 Practical preparations –future enlargement of the euro area (third report) … … … Practical preparations –future enlargement of the euro area (third report) …
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News
Last updated date: 07 Jun 2024
… (EESC) discussed lessons learned from the 2004 EU enlargement. The current geopolitical and security situations make further enlargement an even more urgent task for Europe. The May plenary debate dedicated to the great 2004 enlargement held by the EESC included input from guest …
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News
Last updated date: 18 Jul 2024
… The European Union’s upcoming enlargement is poised to be a transformative event. It faces … strategic considerations surrounding the EU’s forthcoming enlargement, emphasising preparedness, sustainability, and … States. In addition to geopolitical considerations, this enlargement presents opportunities to better secure the EU’s …
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News
Last updated date: 31 May 2024
… The role of cohesion policy in upcoming rounds of EU enlargement and the Ninth report on economic, social and … policy is essential for addressing the challenges of EU enlargement, allowing civil society partners to engage and benefit from it. The EESC’s Enlargement Candidate Members Initiative has enabled Albania …
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Opinion and Information report
Potential challenges for the European single market arising from the future enlargement of the Union
Last updated date: 15 Jun 2024
… Background The enlargement of the EU will provide opportunities for the … to prepare the ground, ensuring that future enlargement is beneficial both for the candidate countries … been chosen to be part of the pilot project which sees Enlargement Candidate Members take part to the work leading …
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News
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… In February 2016, the Committee adopted an opinion on EU Enlargement Strategy , reaffirming its commitment to the … to the European Union, H.E. Ambassador Duško Lopandić . Enlargement and cooperation: meeting between EESC President and the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia … Enlargement and cooperation: meeting between EESC President …
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News
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… In February 2016, the Committee adopted an opinion on EU Enlargement Strategy , reaffirming its commitment to the … to the European Union, H.E. Ambassador Duško Lopandić . Enlargement and cooperation: meeting between the President of the EESC and the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia … Enlargement and cooperation: meeting between the President of …
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Document
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… Croatian Report - Communication on Enlargement - Ms ŽUVAN … Croatian Report - Communication on Enlargement - Ms ŽUVAN …
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Document
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… EESC Report - Communication on Enlargement - Ms SIGMUND … EESC Report - Communication on Enlargement - Ms SIGMUND …
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News
Last updated date: 04 Mar 2024
… from EU candidate countries. A total of 131 ' Enlargement Candidate Members ' (ECM) were selected to make … countries and involve their representatives – the ‘Enlargement Candidate Members’ – in our work. Enlargement is one of the most critical and strategic choices …
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Opinion and Information report
Last updated date: 23 Jul 2024
… Key points: The EESC: highlights that while this enlargement is different from all previous enlargements due … production in the future; highlights opportunities of this enlargement to better secure the EU’s strategic autonomy and … same time acknowledges the mixed outcomes of the previous enlargement, noting that there were winners and losers, with …
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News
Last updated date: 01 Sep 2023
… The two Presidents also discussed about Ukraine and the EU enlargement. In this context, President Röpke explained the … work of the EESC, through the appointment of the Honorary Enlargement Members. On 31 August, President Röpke met with … voters' turnout. President Röpke discusses elections, enlargement and future cooperation with European Parliament's …
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News
Last updated date: 17 Apr 2019
… for the next Commission to maintain the Western Balkans enlargement policy as one of its priorities in the interest … of the EESC, observed in his opening speech that the enlargement, and in particular the spread of the EU's … role it plays in increasing public support for EU enlargement. Director Angelina Eichhorst (European External …
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Opinion and Information report
Last updated date: 01 Aug 2017
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Opinion and Information report
Last updated date: 02 Aug 2017
… Employment policy: the role of the EESC following the enlargement of the EU and from the point of view of the … … Employment policy: the role of the EESC following the enlargement of the EU and from the point of view of the …
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News
Last updated date: 07 May 2024
… to the industrial and business community 20 yrs after the enlargement and 1 month before the elections … Listen to the industrial and business community 20 yrs after the enlargement and 1 month before the elections …
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Event
Last updated date: 01 Jul 2024
… from Slovenia. It marked 20 years of the biggest EU enlargement thus far, and 20 years since Slovenia joined the … reforms in the Western Balkans and in the EU to maintain enlargement policy as one of the most important EU success … of Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement The Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level …
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News
Last updated date: 20 Jul 2023
… session, announcing the initiative to appoint Honorary Enlargement Members and invite them to participate in the … held a debate on the importance of civil society in the EU enlargement process at its July plenary session. President … debate was an important step towards welcoming Honorary Enlargement Members into our EESC family in the future. I …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 29 May 2024
… accession to the EU, reflects on the impact of the enlargement that took place 20 years ago and the economic and … Malta and Cyprus, to the EU not only represented a "great enlargement" but was a historic milestone for the entire … the economic landscape of the newly admitted nations. The enlargement significantly boosted the standard of living in …
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Document
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… Resolution on Enlargement of the European Economic Area (EEA) - Institutional and legal issues … Resolution on Enlargement of the European Economic Area (EEA) - …
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News
Last updated date: 17 Jan 2024
… launched a call for expression of interest to become "enlargement candidate members (ECM)" and contribute to the … Today, the EESC proudly launches the call for the "Enlargement Candidate Members", the bright and dedicated … to this project." EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi said: “ Chambers of commerce, …
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News
Last updated date: 07 Jun 2024
… in the European Union, announcing the 'Civil Society Enlargement Summit' in Brussels on 19 September. Enlargement has proved to be one of the most successful tools … Union. The conference "Continuing the success story of EU enlargement - Bringing benefits to the Western Balkans in …
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News
Last updated date: 07 Oct 2021
… Zoran Zaev and the Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, insisted on the fact that EU enlargement is a geostrategic investment in peace, poverty … Schweng, We must also not forget that any discussion on enlargement is implicitly a discussion on the future of …
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News
Last updated date: 28 Nov 2022
… on the Balkans and on lessons for Ukraine regarding EU enlargement. The enlargement process shows that the later you enter this … took place in Zagreb, Croatia, on 24 and 25 October 2022. Enlargement, communication and energy top the agenda at the …
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News
Last updated date: 17 Apr 2024
… visit, which took place ahead of the European Commission's Enlargement Package, provided an opportunity for President … into EU and the recent EESC initiative to involve "Enlargement Candidate Members" from Ukraine in its work, … by gradually integrating Ukraine through initiatives like "Enlargement Candidate Members". Civil society and social …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 29 May 2024
… Parliament President Pat Cox, remembers the big bang enlargement of 20 years ago as a time of outstanding hope … , expressing the underlying optimism that this historic enlargement could ‘Move lips, move minds and make new … marathon for all involved. My contention is that enlargement has perhaps been the EU’s most powerful, …
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News
Last updated date: 19 Sep 2023
… in the advisory work of the Committee by appointing the "Enlargement Candidate Members (ECMs)". The EESC is now the … of the EESC opinions and Plenary meetings, that focus on enlargement. A political priority of EESC President, Oliver … the civil society in the candidate countries, so that the Enlargement Candidate Members can start their work as of …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 17 Jul 2018
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 05 Jul 2024
… (EESC) discussed lessons learned from the 2004 EU enlargement. The current geopolitical and security situations make further enlargement an even more urgent task for Europe. At its plenary debate dedicated to the great 2004 enlargement, the EESC welcomed speakers who played a …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 29 May 2024
… With the wisdom of the past two decades and seven waves of enlargement since the beginning of the European project, it … appropriate to celebrate the anniversary of the ‘big bang’ enlargement of 2004 with facts and figures to dispel … The three-year-long war in Ukraine has pushed the issue of enlargement to the forefront of the European geopolitical …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 26 Jun 2024
… the need for a robust cohesion policy to address EU enlargement challenges and prevent a fragmented EU. Tailoring … like Ukraine. The EESC also noted the broader impacts of enlargement on current Member States, highlighting the need … and inclusive cohesion policy is key to a successful EU enlargement … Strong and inclusive cohesion policy is key to …
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News
Last updated date: 03 Aug 2017
… freedom, opening the doors of the Western Balkans to EU enlargement, the implementation of migration policies and … despite the multitude of challenges EU is facing, the EU's enlargement policy will remain one of EU's priorities and … freedom, opening the doors of the Western Balkans to EU enlargement, the implementation of migration policies and …
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News
Last updated date: 03 Aug 2017
… freedom, opening the doors of the Western Balkans to EU enlargement, the implementation of migration policies and … despite the multitude of challenges EU is facing, the EU's enlargement policy will remain one of EU's priorities and … freedom, opening the doors of the Western Balkans to EU enlargement, the implementation of migration policies and …
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News
Last updated date: 02 Oct 2023
… in the area of fundamental rights in Member States and enlargement countries Plenary debate with Gabriella Civico, … in the area of fundamental rights in Member States and enlargement countries … Speech by President Séamus Boland, … in the area of fundamental rights in Member States and enlargement countries …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 11 Dec 2022
… Council (GSV). The seminar featured three panels: on EU enlargement, communication in times of crisis, and energy. In … on the Balkans and on lessons for Ukraine regarding EU enlargement. The West's struggle in the "battle of … took place in Zagreb, Croatia, on 24 and 25 October 2022. Enlargement, communication and energy top the agenda at the …
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Document
Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… on Employment policy: the role of the EESC following the enlargement of the EU and from the point of view of the … on Employment policy: the role of the EESC following the enlargement of the EU and from the point of view of the …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 14 Mar 2024
… from EU candidate countries. A total of 131 ' enlargement candidate members ' (ECM) were selected to make … countries and involve their representatives – the enlargement candidate members – in our work'. Prime Minister … Vice-President for Values and Transparency, said: "Enlargement is our mutual interest. It remains a …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 11 Sep 2023
… session, announcing the initiative to appoint "Honorary Enlargement Members" and invite them to participate in daily … session on the importance of civil society in the EU enlargement process. EESC President Oliver Röpke has also … South East Europe. The Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, commended the EESC's "Honorary …
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Online Newsletter Article
Last updated date: 27 Jun 2024
… The conference " Continuing the success story of EU enlargement - Bringing benefits to the Western Balkans in … to continue to do its part by organising a ‘Civil Society Enlargement Summit’ in September." Tanja Fajon , Slovenian … Balkan region lies in the European Union. Keeping the EU enlargement momentum: civil society’s push to bring benefits …
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Audio
Last updated date: 12 Dec 2023
… Grassroots View, where we delve into the dynamics of EU enlargement, shedding light on the Western Balkans as we near … MEP. Together, we explore the European Parliament's role, 'enlargement fatigue,' and alternative pathways to EU … the EESC's decision to appoint candidate members from enlargement countries. S4 Episode 4 - Crossroads of the Union …
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Statement / Speech / Presentation
Last updated date: 08 Nov 2023
… of organised European civil society in advocating for EU enlargement. Just last week, an EESC delegation had the … to provide unwavering support within the framework of the enlargement process, assisting these nations upgrading their … the first institution to integrate representatives from enlargement countries into our ranks, working alongside our …
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