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  • EESC renews call for an EU Blue Deal amid growing water crisis

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has renewed its call for a dedicated ‘EU Blue Deal’ in the form of a new opinion on water resilience and industrial development, adopted just ahead of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement of a Water Resilience Strategy. Europe’s industrial future hinges on water, and a recent Eurobarometer reveals Europeans overwhelmingly support stronger action on water issues.

  • Sport can play a pivotal role in developing and consolidating constructive values

    The EESC has always been at the forefront of promoting sport as a positive force for nurturing healthy values across all sections of society. The Committee has previously promoted cycling and, most recently, has advocated a focus on sport in the efforts to recover from the COVID‑19 pandemic, highlighting the role it can play in building a more resilient and sustainable society.

  • Together for the 2024 Paris Games values

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) takes the initiative to endorse the values enshrined in the 2024 Games in Paris, from the civil society perspective.

  • Energy digitalisation – Consumers must be able to continue to choose between digital and pre-digital methods

    The recent IT outage caused chaos for transport and businesses all over the world, and showed just how important it is not to be overly dependent on technology. The advantages of the transition to digital energy must not overshadow the other side of the coin: risks and challenges. Protecting consumers and supporting workers must remain high on the agenda.

  • Commission Rule of Law Report: an indispensable but still perfectible instrument

    Five years after its creation, the European Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report has become a cornerstone of the EU’s response to the serious challenges Member States face in the area of justice, media pluralism and freedom, anti-corruption, and checks and balances. The EESC president and the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group presidency reiterate the EESC’s full backing for this tool, but also highlight potential improvements that could make it more inclusive and efficient.

  • EESC issues an early alert : implications of EU enlargement for agriculture

    The European Union’s upcoming enlargement is poised to be a transformative event. It faces pressing global challenges, such as a new geopolitical environment, climate change and the just transitions in energy and environmental policies. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for meticulous preparation on both sides and for adherence to EU values as new members join.

    Agriculture, Rural Development & Fisheries
    Sustainable development
    Environment

  • EESC steps up relations with civil society across the African Union, reinforcing EU’s strategic partnership with the African Union

    On 17 July, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee, Oliver Röpke signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the  African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), represented by Presiding ECOSOCC Officer Khalid Boudali. The memorandum strengthens cooperation between the EU and Afriican Union civil societies on promoting economic and social development, enhancing civil society engagement, and fostering sustainable development, reaffirming the African Union’s strategic partnership with EU and promoting renewed democratic dialogue.

  • EESC calls for additional measures to boost EU capacities in advanced materials

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s Communication on Advanced Materials, urging a comprehensive strategy to boost the EU’s capacities in this critical sector. The EESC criticises the lack of funding, quantifiable targets, and sustainability indicators.

  • President Röpke discusses key contributions EESC can bring to Summit of the Future with UN Under-Secretaries-General

    From 15 to 17 July, an EESC delegation is participating in the High-Level Political Forum in New York – a pivotal event for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation. The HLPF in July 2024 will be the first HLPF under the auspices of ECOSOC after the 2023 SDG Summit. The 2024 HLPF will support the implementation of the Political Declaration and other outcomes of the SDG Summit for advancing the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

  • Role of caregivers being overlooked

    The ageing of the population that is affecting all European countries will mean an increase in the number of older people and, consequently, in the number of people affected by some form of disability. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the Commission to put the topic of informal carers high on the political agenda and to establish a platform for the exchange of best practices among Member States.

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