POSTPONED: Civil Society Days 2020, Brussels

Europees Economisch en Sociaal Comité (EESC)
© Kevin Bergenhenegouwen
date April 22, 2020 - April 23, 2020
city Brussels, Belgium
location Delors building (JDE) i Show location
organisation European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) i

Start date : 22/04/2020

End date : 23/04/2020

Where:

EESC, rue Belliard 99, JDE, 6th floor Brussels, Belgium

European Economic and Social Committee,

Justice and citizens’ rights,

  • Events/Conf/Fairs

Once again, the EESC Civil Society Days will take place at a crucial moment for Europe, shortly before the kick off for the Conference on the Future of Europe scheduled for 9 May 2020.

At a time when citizens are demanding broader involvement in shaping European policies, this pan-European conference is intended to be a bottom-up public forum to connect European citizens, civil society organisations and European institutions for a debate about the future shape of the European Union.

According to the new European Commission, the defining task of our times and the most pressing challenge for Europe "is keeping our planet and people healthy" - in other words, putting the European economy and society as well as the planet on a more sustainable path.

When delivering on the high expectations of its citizens, Europe must ensure that ecological and digital transitions are built on the values of solidarity and human rights, social justice, equality, education, culture, migration, democracy, participation and entrepreneurship.

Against this backdrop, the 2020 Civil Society Days will focus on the crucial question of how to build a sustainable future for European citizens.

More information on the event


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European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers' and employers' organisations and other interest groups. It issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, thus acting as a bridge between the EU's decision-making institutions and EU citizens.

What does the EESC do?

It gives the interest groups a formal say on EU legislative proposals. Its 3 key tasks are to:

  • ensure that EU policy and law are geared to economic and social conditions, by seeking a consensus that serves the common good

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