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Last updated date: 23 Mar 2022
… to discuss two current and timely topics with the aim of strengthening the EU-US partnership on a global scene, … policy and the Year of Action between the two Summits for Democracy. Democracy is like oxygen; you cannot see it, you … to humanitarian action and have to set the example of strengthening democracy both domestically and …
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Last updated date: 02 May 2024
… to the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE), while strengthening the role of the EESC, can lead to more … to develop additional instruments of participatory democracy. Several of its recommendations involve building a … It advocates for making Article 11 TEU effective by strengthening actors in the different EU institutions dealing …
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Last updated date: 26 Feb 2024
… on the topic of 'Civil society organisations defending and strengthening European democracy' . As stated by the European Commission in its work … The conference 'Civil society organisations defending and strengthening European democracy' will address these …
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Last updated date: 20 Feb 2024
… in decision-making is a crucial component of European democracy and a prerequisite for the legitimacy of EU … the EESC; advocates for making Article 11 TEU effective by strengthening actors in the different EU institutions dealing … EESC; advocates for making Article 11 TEU effective by strengthening actors in the different EU institutions dealing …
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Last updated date: 22 Apr 2024
… The conference on Strengthening civil society and participatory democracy in the EU: the way forward will explore how the EU … Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in …
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Last updated date: 08 Dec 2022
… to discuss a core issue for the trade union movement - democracy in the workplace. It is crucial that workers and … legislative framework that supports workplace democracy. Strengthening workplace democracy … Strengthening workplace democracy …
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Last updated date: 31 Mar 2023
… supported as partners that defend and strengthen European democracy and contribute to a functioning rule of law … the conference Civil society organisations defending and strengthening European democracy , organised by the Civil Society Organisations' …
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Last updated date: 11 Apr 2024
… Conference on 'Strengthening civil society and participatory democracy in the EU: the way forward', Brussels, 25 March … democracy as a political system , but also invest in strengthening democratic practices . Citizens and civil …
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Last updated date: 08 Dec 2023
… The EU, US and Canada share the values of democracy, human rights, economic and political freedom and … standstill. However, the TTIP negotiations contributed to strengthening the links between the EU and US civil society …
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Last updated date: 15 Mar 2024
… effective sustainable civil dialogue and participatory democracy. Guest speakers will include: Pedro Silva Pereira , … recent initiatives will be presented: the EESC opinion on Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in … civil dialogue and participatory democracy Conference on Strengthening civil society and participatory democracy in …
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Last updated date: 20 Mar 2023
… Group What's the role of civil society organisations in strengthening European democracy? What's the state of play of relations between … conference on Civil society organisations defending and strengthening European democracy . This hybrid event will …
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Last updated date: 27 Feb 2024
… Key points The EESC: supports democracy at work, as it makes companies more resilient, … social economy, and cooperatives. The EESC believes that democracy at work should cover all workers, types of work, as … standards in the world of work. The EESC supports strengthening employees' data protection rights in a way that …
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Last updated date: 03 Jun 2024
… Key points The EESC: regrets that the Defence of Democracy package has been proposed much too late to ensure … the Recommendation on participation) calls for strengthening participative democracy and innovative forms of … the Recommendation on participation, the EESC calls for strengthening participative democracy, reforming the European …
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Last updated date: 26 Jan 2023
… the EESC is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Democracy at work", on 3 February 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00. … basis, roles and capacity of European Works Councils, strengthening collective action, the impact of new … basis, roles and capacity of European Works Councils, strengthening collective action, the impact of new …
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Last updated date: 22 May 2023
… with management about important decisions. The concept of democracy at work should cover all workers and types of work … social in nature and irrespective of their size. If more democracy in the world of work is to be achieved, employee … in EU law with workers' and civil society participation. Democracy at work … Democracy at work …
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Last updated date: 24 Apr 2024
… the timing of the European Commission’s Defence of Democracy package and the content of the proposed directive … EESC suggestions from its opinion on the European democracy action plan . Key points The EESC: while supporting … framework for effective participation. ... Defence of Democracy package … Defence of Democracy package …
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Last updated date: 22 Apr 2021
… For democracy to flourish, free media and civil society must be … (including democratic engagement beyond elections), the strengthening of media freedom, and the countering of … (including democratic engagement beyond elections), the strengthening of media freedom, and the countering of …
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Last updated date: 08 May 2024
… 2019, the Commission has attached particular importance to strengthening and revitalising European democracy with the goal of empowering citizens and building … this topic, underlining its negative effects for European democracy. In particular, the Committee has pointed out that …
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Last updated date: 27 Feb 2024
… Key points The "Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections" package was issued by … in national referendum campaigns; etc. On resilience and strengthening the role of civil society in electoral … best practices and draw up an annual plan to strengthen democracy, participation and civic dialogue and the …
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Last updated date: 28 Jul 2023
… values, civic space, media freedom, diversity and liberal democracy are all under pressure on both sides of the EU's … fighting for democracy in Iran, Belarus and Moldova. Strengthening them strengthens democracies. It is now more … we should engage in joint reflection on new approaches to strengthening the structures for participatory democracy. A …
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Last updated date: 20 Oct 2017
… over 25 recommendations for a better civic dialogue, for strengthening the relations between CSOs and the EU … dangerous factor for the functioning of CSOs and European democracy," Mr Roirant said. "The EU institutions must loudly … role in promoting active citizenship and participatory democracy in Europe ". The EESC also recommended that …
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Last updated date: 10 Jun 2024
… a fair outcome and secures a democratic process. Economic democracy offers a solution by giving people agency over … and practices that help build and scale up economic democracy. Hosted at the EESC , this event will bring … and policymakers on diverse aspects of economic democracy including: Democracy in public spending: Spending …
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Last updated date: 02 Jun 2017
… the ECO section. The Eurozone and the Americas: Debt and Democracy … The Eurozone and the Americas: Debt and Democracy …
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Last updated date: 01 Aug 2017
… in the ILO Conventions which it considers a key pillar to democracy development; Forming and joining trade unions … in policy dialogues during the programming process. Strengthening of the EU delegations' capacities in human rights and democracy support and civil society development is seen as …
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Last updated date: 06 May 2024
… Background The opinion will explore the state of democracy in Africa and the role that the EU-Africa … and the recently signed Samoa agreement can play in strengthening democracy and democratic values in the region. … in the democratic processes. The role of civil society in strengthening democracy will also be analysed, including how …
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Last updated date: 14 Mar 2022
… The EESC opinion on the "Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections package" , adopted at … and an active role of civil society. The Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections package was issued by … best practices and draw up an annual plan to strengthen democracy, participation and civic dialogue. The EESC opinion …
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Last updated date: 25 Feb 2022
… Ukraine and its people shows the urgency of further strengthening the European project and Europe's fundamental values, like peace, freedom and democracy , said Ms Schweng . Ms. Schweng highlighted: In … unfolding aggression directed at Ukraine calls for further strengthening of the EU project … The unfolding aggression …
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Last updated date: 06 Feb 2024
… Freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are among the … of our society in our work. Speaking Up for Europe by strengthening the quality of our outreach and our … contributing to mapping existing actions and initiatives, strengthening dialogue and cooperation with civil society …
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Last updated date: 16 Sep 2021
… is time to act! Defending Europe starts with defending and strengthening European competitiveness … Defending Europe starts with defending and strengthening European competitiveness …
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Last updated date: 15 Mar 2019
… priorities in the EU's next legislative term-of-office. Strengthening the single market and the single currency are … plays an essential role in in promoting decent work and democracy in developing countries. Change in human society …
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Last updated date: 11 Apr 2024
… Commitee (EESC) organized a parallel session on Food Democracy during the Open Food Conference held in Leuven from … the EESC was asked to discuss the importance of food democracy in achieving sustainable food systems and … Professor Tim Lang , also known as "the father of Food Democracy", introduced how this term was born many years ago …
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Last updated date: 25 Mar 2021
… more resilient democracies across the EU, the European Democracy Action Plan is being hailed by many as a timely … sets out several measures around the three main pillars: strengthening democracy through promoting free and fair … (ECAS) said that some proposals in the plan, such as strengthening media literacy, may be more difficult to …
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Last updated date: 23 Jan 2024
… awareness of fundamental rights, the rule of law and democracy. The EESC welcomes the Commission's Communication on Further Strengthening the Rule of Law within the Union. It regrets … concerning these key issues. SOC/627-EESC-2019 Further strengthening the Rule of Law within the Union. State of play …
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Last updated date: 11 Jan 2022
… President Biden's initiative to organise a Summit for Democracy at a time when autocracies are on the offensive is … Europe have historically been close allies in championing democracy and its values across the world. Any attempt to … both the same fundamental values and constitutional democracy based on the rule of law, than to China or Russia. …
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Last updated date: 27 Feb 2024
… political forces in Europe are undermining liberal democracy and want to destroy the European Union. Liberal democracy relies on civil liberties and a pluralistic civil … the core European values. However, civil society and democracy are being challenged in many areas, such as in the …
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Last updated date: 31 Mar 2023
… debate and adopted a resolution entitled " United for Democracy " with concrete proposals to strengthen democracies … partners and a focus on the local dimension, are key to democracy in Europe. The Democracy Index 2022 shows that … Metsola , in a video message, reiterated the importance of strengthening participatory democracy in the EU: With the …
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Allies in defence of democracy: Presidents Röpke and Lula da Silva meet for the first time in Brazil
Last updated date: 11 Apr 2024
… reaffirmed Brazil's strategic partnership with the EU, strengthening political ties with President Luiz Inacio Lula … Angelova. A call for more inclusive and participatory democracy On 10 April, President Röpke held a bilateral … reaffirmed Brazil's strategic partnership with the EU, strengthening political ties with President Luiz Inacio Lula …
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Last updated date: 24 Apr 2024
… The European Commission’s Defence of Democracy package was the subject of a debate at the April … accountability in Europe, the EESC sees the Defence of Democracy package as deeply flawed. It argues that the … to address the Committee’s previous recommendations for strengthening European democracy. In his remarks, EESC …
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Last updated date: 18 Jul 2024
… African Union ECOSOCC Citizens Forum. The event focused on democracy and institutional resilience, featuring notable … of the EU-Africa partnership and the Samoa Agreement in strengthening democratic values in the region. The EESC is … approach to addressing the common challenges in strengthening democratic institutions in Africa and Europe. …
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Last updated date: 18 Oct 2023
… laid down in his Manifesto, namely the fight for freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, within the EU, … from important civil society organisations (CSOs). Strengthening the fight for Human Rights: EESC President … exchanges with UN High Commissioner Volker Türk and CSOs … Strengthening the fight for Human Rights: EESC President …
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Last updated date: 21 Sep 2022
… general interest as a contribution to a more participative democracy in the EU , which puts forward concrete actions to stimulate participative democracy and ensure that people's needs are met, including … of the most effective tools for stimulating participative democracy, and thus for bolstering European integration. For …
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Last updated date: 29 Nov 2017
… said that the EESC had set out over 25 recommendations for strengthening relations between CSOs and the EU and for … says the EESC Financing of civil society is essential for democracy … Financing of civil society is essential for democracy …
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Last updated date: 04 Mar 2022
… in the EU. While addressing the sanitary situation and strengthening the resilience of European health systems … precondition to maintaining the rule of law and a healthy democracy. CSOs must be supported in their missions with … rights and the rule of law across the EU and the future of democracy' by Séamus Boland … Speech on 'The impact of …
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Last updated date: 14 Jun 2019
… At a crucial time in Europe and in the world, Sustainable Democracy in Europe was this year's topic at the Civil … drive the process of carrying out this change. Sustainable Democracy in Europe is extremely important for Europe. We … to uphold our values, and defend our multi-cultural, open democracy against nationalist movements, but also against any …
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Last updated date: 26 Apr 2023
… Committee will take on a more active role to stand up for democracy and strive for a more resilient, prosperous and … presidency, Mr Röpke has chosen the motto Stand up for democracy, speak up for Europe . The four pillars of his … EESC more representative; and speaking up for Europe by strengthening the quality of the EESC's outreach and its …
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Last updated date: 23 May 2023
… presidency, Mr Röpke has chosen the motto "Stand up for democracy, speak up for Europe". The four pillars of his … and peaceful future. The pillars are standing up for democracy at home and abroad and speaking up for Europe by making the EESC more representative and by strengthening the quality of the EESC's outreach and its …
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Last updated date: 23 Jun 2020
… civil society organisations to strengthen participatory democracy and become a key player in the European … a legal basis for the enhancement of participatory democracy, and the Committee's ongoing commitment to ensuring … itself vis-à-vis the other institutions . Participatory Democracy - A success story written by the EESC is available …
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Last updated date: 22 Mar 2022
… Europe's fundamental values, such as peace, freedom and democracy", said Ms Schweng . She highlighted the importance … unfolding aggression directed at Ukraine calls for further strengthening of the EU project … The unfolding aggression directed at Ukraine calls for further strengthening of the EU project …
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Last updated date: 06 Apr 2023
… partners and a focus on the local dimension are key to democracy in Europe. "The European elections in 2024 will be … by civil society organisations in defending and promoting democracy, often working in spaces where states have failed. … is not only desired but highly necessary," she said. "Democracy is under a stress test and we need to do much more …
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Last updated date: 09 Jun 2020
… the Rule of Law, human rights and the concept of liberal democracy , said José Antonio Moreno Díaz , president of a … civil society, which plays an important role in upholding democracy, the Rule of Law and fundamental rights. It was … on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human …
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