EESC President

In a compelling address at the opening of the fifth annual Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) conference, EESC President Oliver Röpke underscored the critical need for civil society involvement in preserving democratic values across Europe. Held in Brussels, this year’s conference took place against the backdrop of international electoral developments and regional tensions, providing an important platform for discussions on Europe's democratic resilience.

From 29 to 31 October, EESC President Oliver Röpke visited Cyprus, where he took part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of SEK, one of the country’s leading labour organisations. This milestone event underscored the importance of social partnership in shaping the future of work and policy in the EU.

In a decisive address at the 9th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Forum in Barcelona, EESC President Oliver Röpke highlighted the urgent need for peace in the Middle East and called for a fortified commitment to civil society involvement to promote stability in the Mediterranean region. This year’s forum came at a particularly crucial moment, offering leaders a stage to discuss the intensifying humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Oliver Röpke took center stage at the third annual Forum on the Future of the EU, held at IE University in Madrid on October 26, 2024. This year’s forum, organized by Equipo Europa, brought together over 500 young Europeans to shape a vision for the EU’s future, emphasizing topics like European enlargement and the reformation of EU treaties.