Civil society players – indispensable allies for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

At its March plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Ambassador Stoeva strongly supported the key role civil society must play in implementing the 2030 Agenda.  

EESC proposes concrete actions to counter threats to EU democracy

On 23 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a plenary debate and adopted a resolution entitled “United for Democracy” with concrete proposals to strengthen democracies and democratic values across the European Union. Policymakers, experts, and organised civil society representatives agreed that civic education, better funding to social partners and a focus on […]

Leena Ylä-Mononen selected as next Executive Director of the European Environment Agency

On 23 March 2023, the Management Board of the European Environment Agency (EEA) decided to nominate Leena Ylä-Mononen, a Finnish national, as the next Executive Director of the EEA. The decision was taken after the Management Board interviewed shortlisted candidates, as a result of a pre-selection by the European Commission following an open call for […]

Children Fleeing Ukraine – Interview With Martina Tomic Latinac Child Protection Specialist and Child Rights Expert at UNICEF

We have recently witnessed that millions of people had to flee their home country due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and there are thousand of children among the refugees who have to be protected. Interview with Martina Tomic Latinac child protection specialist and child rights expert at UNICEF.

State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Finnish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine

The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Finnish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel […]

European Economic and Social Committee discusses well-performing and inclusive EU labour markets with Italian minister Marina Calderone

At its plenary session in March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate with Italy’s Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Marina Elvira Calderone, on making EU labour markets stronger and more inclusive. The EESC reiterated its support for the European Commission’s proposal to strengthen national equality bodies, which are entrusted with promoting equality […]