Press releases

  • Reference number
    22/2025

    The conference on energy affordability held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission stressed the need for the active participation of as much of the population as possible. Households, vulnerable citizens and SMEs, including those in rural areas, must become the primary players in the energy transition.

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    21/2025

    Lors de la réunion extraordinaire du bureau du Comité économique et social européen (CESE) qui s’est tenue à Copenhague le 19 mai, les participants ont souligné l’importance des compétences, de l’éducation et de l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie pour mener à bien les transitions verte et numérique de l’UE.

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    20/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) launched its 10th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum today in Budva, Montenegro, gathering over 100 participants to discuss how to accelerate socio-economic convergence with the EU for improved living standards across the region. The two-day Forum, 13-14 May is taking place in Budva, Montenegro, to support Montenegro's ambition to become the next EU Member State by 2028 and to serve as a model for the rest of the region

  • Reference number
    18/2025

    L’Europe doit s’efforcer d’investir dans sa défense et sa sécurité, tout en préservant son modèle social. Des compromis financiers seront peut-être nécessaires en raison des défis géopolitiques qui nous obligent à repenser les priorités européennes. Le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) peut faciliter un dialogue social honnête sur les nouveaux besoins de l’UE.

  • Reference number
    18/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s mid-term review of cohesion policy 2021–2027, urging the EU to adapt to evolving priorities while staying true to the policy’s founding aim: to reduce regional disparities. During a plenary debate with Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto, the EESC called for greater flexibility, more effective funding tools, fair access for all regions and a more robust EU budget to support long-term investment.

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    17/2025

    Une conférence de haut niveau organisée à Varsovie sous les auspices de la présidence polonaise du Conseil de l’Union européenne a souligné l’importance d’adopter un cadre global pour une action publique à l’échelle européenne en matière de maladies rares.

  • Reference number
    16/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Training Foundation (ETF), and Eurofound are joining forces on 3 April in Tirana for a high-level event focused on promoting effective social dialogue and collaboration in the Western Balkans. Titled Enhancing quality of work and life through effective social dialogue in the Western Balkans, the by-invitation-only event will bring together key stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities in the region’s labour markets and social policies.

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    15/2025

    As the European Union undergoes significant transformation, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plays a key role in evaluating and influencing the European Commission’s 2025 Work Programme, which outlines the EU’s legislative and policy priorities. During its plenary session, the EESC discussed these priorities with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, emphasising economic resilience, social equity and sustainability.  

  • Reference number
    14/2025

    Lors d’un débat avec Michael McGrath, commissaire à la démocratie, le CESE a mis en garde contre les tentatives en cours de réduire au silence, discréditer et affaiblir les défenseurs de la démocratie, de la justice sociale et des droits fondamentaux, et s’est dit disposé à s’allier à la Commission pour protéger la société civile européenne et lutter contre la polarisation.

  • Reference number
    13/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to strengthen the bargaining position of farmers in food chains. However, it calls for more ambition in the Common Agricultural Policy.