The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is a consultative body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the opportunity to give their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year, the EESC organises training periods for long-term (five months) and short-term (one […]
Traineeships at EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the ESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
EESC Civil Society Prize
The European Economic and Social Committee rewards excellence in civil society initiatives through its annual Civil Society Prize. The prize will reward innovative initiatives carried out by civil society organisations and/or individuals on the territory of the EU that support people with mental health conditions and promote an environment fostering mental well-being on an […]
Traineeships at EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the ESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
The renewed EU commitment to the fight against human trafficking must bring tangible results
The EESC broadly supports the new EU Strategy against trafficking in human beings 2021-2025, but also calls attention to the need of the social dimension to be incorporated into the policy. The new EU strategy on the fight to uproot trafficking displays a gap in terms of victims’ rights and social dimension. Trafficked people suffer […]
Civil society is ready to help the EU deal with the challenges posed by digital finance, says EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee supports the digital financial package proposed by the European Commission. While digitalisation brings major opportunities, it also presents risks for the EU financial sector that cannot be overlooked and require swift action. “Digital finance urgently needs to be regulated and the European Commission is on the right track to […]