EESC Info

In this issue:

• Finnish EU presidency presents programme based on sustainability and wellbeing;
• Conny Reuter, co-chair of the EESC Liaison Group: "We are here to promote civil dialogue in a progressive and inclusive Europe";
• European agriculture should move in the direction of agroecology;
• Circular Economy: time to unleash the power of consumers;
• Without a strong European battery industry, car manufacturers may leave the EU.

In this issue:

• Civil Society Days cautiously optimistic about sustainability of democracy in Europe
• EESC calls for socially fair energy transition and permanent dialogue with citizens
• Grand Départ of the Tour de France - EESC hosts event on clean mobility
• Media should let go of a charity approach to disability

Also in this issue:

• The fight against antisemitism is also a fight for a democratic, value-based Europe 
• EESC puts forward proposal to enhance SMEs' contribution to the bioeconomy
• Artificial intelligence in Europe: no one must be left behind
• Europe's civil society calls for political commitment to achieving equal treatment of men and women

In this issue:

• Millions of citizens with disabilities will not be able to cast their ballots in European elections
• EESC puts forward blueprint for Future of Europe
• EESC calls for action to uphold democracy amid alarming reports from EU civil society
• The White Dove way - EESC proposes a plan to make EU the peace-building leader both in Europe and globally

• Young Europeans want education and social media to boost democracy and citizen participation in the EU
• At ten YEYS is more relevant than ever, says initiator
• YEYS as seen by former participants: a transformative experience
• A digital history of YEYS

Also in this issue:
 

• EESC votes in favour of EU-supported decent minimum income
• EESC proposes new Sustainable Dietary Guidelines for Europe
• Commissioner Hogan at EESC: decision on CAP budget lies now with co-legislators

Also in this issue:

• No-deal Brexit threatens the viability of the aeronautics and chemical industries
• EESC to call for legal recognition of philanthropic activities in EU
• Time to break the mourning silence on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

• Tastes of Danube - Breaking bread to break barriers
• Women who fly with the SWANS
• Aria Nuova: cultural heritage for social inclusion
• Balkans Beyond Borders: unleashing the power of youth creativity to heal the wounds of war
• Safe Passage: keeping the culture of human rights alive

• "The past is a good teacher but not a destination for the future";
• Without migrants, Europe's economic and social model is in danger, says the EESC;
• Implementing the EU's green legislation must become a priority;
• Romania's EU Presidency: a fresh start for the European project.

• Commissioner Stylianides: rescEU is only a first upgrade of Civil Protection Mechanism
• EESC wants civil society to play greater role in EU external action
• 40% of EU budget should be earmarked for climate change
• A strong, fully-funded CAP is essential