Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers. On 3 February, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a joint high-level conference entitled ‘Social Justice in the Digital Era: AI’s Impact on work and society’, gathering over 300 experts, policymakers and social partners and civil society representatives to discuss how AI can contribute to inclusive labour markets, decent work and social justice.
With artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace, it is crucial to continue promoting human-centric AI and advocating for policies that balance strong AI development in Europe with social justice and workers’ rights, a high-level debate at the EESC heard.
Young people in the Mediterranean region must be included in every step of the way, from policy-making to implementation. They shape not only policies but also life, as highlighted in the debate held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the EESC's Liaison Group, the founders and current members of the Group called for intensive action to defend European democracy, open public space and a just Europe.
În cadrul sesiunii sale plenare din decembrie, Comitetul Economic și Social European (CESE) a organizat primul său Forum privind locuințele, subliniind nevoia urgentă de locuințe decente, durabile și la prețuri accesibile în întreaga Uniune Europeană. Forumul a reunit părți interesate la nivel înalt pentru a aborda actuala criză a locuințelor și pentru a explora posibile soluții.
António Costa, the new President of the European Council, used his first appearance at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to share his key priorities for the EU. He highlighted competitiveness as the basis for Europe’s future prosperity and reiterated his commitment to combining competitiveness with social rights to secure a sustainable future for Europe. In line with this, EESC President Röpke highlighted that the EU needs to strive for a competitiveness works for the many, not the few.
Conferința la nivel înalt a CESE, care a avut loc la Budapesta, a îndemnat noua Comisie Europeană și statele membre ale UE să elaboreze un cadru de politică cuprinzător, care să stabilească obiective comune și măsurabile pentru a aborda parcursul bolilor rare și pentru a intensifica și mai mult cooperarea europeană.
The 9th European Migration Forum, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, focuses on how civil society can play a key role in the forthcoming implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, while highlighting the direct work of civil society organisations on the ground.
The next Commission must be the enlargement Commission. It is not a question of whether or not to enlarge, but rather how to do it right. This was the focus of the Enlargement High-Level Forum held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and attended by EESC President Oliver Röpke, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit and ministers from EU Member States and Enlargement candidate countries alike.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for a European flagship initiative for health, aiming to build a cross-cutting health architecture within the European Union. It also calls on the European Commission to publish an Action Plan on Rare Diseases with clearly achievable targets.
