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.
Journalists are under increasing pressure from governments and private interests that curb media freedom. On top of more familiar obstacles, they are now battling the challenges of generative AI, which, despite the many benefits it could bring, threatens to undermine the economic foundations of the profession.
A conference on radioactive waste management held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission has highlighted the importance of taking the views of organised civil society on board while carefully assessing the latest scientific developments.
Civil society organisations, individuals and private companies can now enter their non-profit projects for the EESC’s prize dedicated to combating the harmful polarisation of European society
On 23 September, the European Commission announced the winners of the third edition of the EU Organic Awards. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) proudly welcomed the winners of three key categories: Best organic food processing SME, Best organic food retailer, and Best organic restaurant/food fervice.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) today presented a Joint Declaration at the UN Summit of the Future in New York, emphasising the crucial role of civil society in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.
In its effort to lead global climate action, the European Union should set an ambitious target for 2040, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, in line with its broader goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. This target, endorsed by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) at its September plenary session, aligns with the scientific consensus on the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a resolution tracking democratic progress in the European Union and calling for a stronger EU with a new six-fold concept of security.
The names of the finalists for the 2024 EU Organic Awards have been revealed today. For each of the eight categories, the top three projects have been selected, representing 24 finalists from 12 EU countries. The winners of the eight awards will be unveiled at the official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September, as part of a series of events and activities celebrating the annual EU Organic Day.
