Photo by Antoine Schibler on Unsplash 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. It says the new European Parliament and Commission should, given the current multi-crisis, make use of the…
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Call for EU Labour Migration Policy
Photo by Fons Heijnsbroek on Unsplash EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has called for an effective policy on labour migration. The official was speaking at the April plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in a discussion on the EU Talent Mobility Package. Johansson called for a ‘team Europe’ approach to labour migration with a broader European…
EESC Recommendations to Belgian Presidency
Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash Competitiveness, SMEs and social inclusion are at the heart of the Belgian EU council presidency programme. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has subsequently made policy recommendations on the relationship between economic governance, long-term inclusive growth and sustainable security. In the first half of 2024, Belgium holds its thirteenth Presidency of…
EESC Delegation Visit to Ukraine
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash A leading EU organisation has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts and European aspirations. This comes after European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Oliver Röpke led a delegation to Ukraine. The visit, which took place ahead of the European Commission’s Enlargement Package, provided an opportunity for Röpke to discuss…