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By working together, our members help shape a better future for everyone in Europe. They belong to 3 different groups: 1️⃣ Employers Group of the EESC; 2️⃣ Workers' Group EESC; 3️⃣ Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC. #EUCivilSociety
The future labour market must overcome #skills poverty! President Séamus Boland spoke to Renewable Matter | Materia Rinnovabile about the new European Economic and Social Committee study on ways to eradicate #SkillsPoverty among the most vulnerable. Read the interview: renewablematter.eu/en/boland-eesc… & the study: europa.eu/!QJccgK
It's #WorldWaterWeek, a crucial time to remember that water is a vital resource we must protect, especially in the face of climate change. This is why at the European Economic and Social Committee, we call for an #EUBlueDeal, to start addressing water as a priority at European scale.
💧 Water matters! Citizens sent a clear message to the EU in the latest Eurobarometer survey on the environment. #WorldWaterWeek is a reminder of the crucial role water plays. Our call for an #EUBlueDeal outlines concrete principles & actions to safeguard water.
The world's largest cycle route network is in Europe! EuroVelo 🇪🇺 includes 17 cycling routes of over 90,000 km. Cycling has many advantages & we insist on the need for good infrastructure in Europe. Check out the European Cycling Lexicon prepared with the European Cyclists' Federation. ↓
🔍🤖 One month ago, the EU’s #AIAct officially took effect. Our opinion helped shape crucial recommendations, like banning social scoring. We will adopt new recommendations on General-purpose AI this October at our #EESCPlenary at the European Commission’s request. Stay tuned. ↓
The quality of traineeships across the EU must be improved. While they are a great opportunity to gain first professional experience, not all are fairly compensated. We call on the European Commission to ensure fair remuneration for trainees in its proposal. #BanUnpaidInternships
I was honored to be invited by European Policy Centre for the 🇪🇺#DemocracyConversation today! I discussed strategies for enhancing citizen engagement, our recent work with the European Citizens Panel on hatred & the vital role #CivilSociety should play in the upcoming #EUEnlargement process.