Society

Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on October 10, 2016 11:39. EESC debate also calls for safeguards against misuse of data collected An EESC debate this week on fighting money laundering, terrorist financing and tax evasion called for a number of policy proposals aimed at “making the lives of criminals more difficult and their actions impossible”. The Brussels event made a clear distinction between tax fraud, tax avoidance and money laundering and brought forward policy proposals including enhanced control through cooperation of financial intelligence units, a centralised European register of bank accounts, more transparency on the beneficiaries of companies and trusts and tackling the anonymity of financial transactions made with prepaid cards. The ECO Section of the EESC (the EU body representing organised civil society) held a debate entitled “The fight against money … [Read more...] about Civil Society proposes to step up measures to fight money laundering and terrorist financing

Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on August 30, 2016 10:03. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will be organising a mission to Russia on 30-31 August. The two-day visit will provide an opportunity for EESC members to meet with both the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation and other Russian civil society organisations. The EESC delegation will discuss the current situation for civil society organisations, and specifically the situation with regard to human rights and the environment. The visit follows an invitation by the Ambassador of Russia to the EU, Mr Vladimir Alekseyevich Chizhov, to EESC President Georges Dassis. As the European body representing European organised civil society in the EU legislative process, in line with the guiding principles of the EU’s policy towards Russia[1], and convinced of the need for civil society dialogue between the EU and … [Read more...] about EESC delegation to Moscow in support of a continued dialogue with Russian civil society organisations

Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on November 29, 2016 12:46. The record number of 283 applications for this year’s EESC Civil Society Prize on Migration, has clearly shown that migration and the integration of refugees continues to be a major area of action and concern for European Civil Society. The 2016 Prize will reward model and inspiring projects that represent the best of human solidarity in Europe and which have demonstrated real on the ground impact. The EESC has shortlisted 5 applications from Hungary, Germany, Spain and two from Greece for the 2016 European Civil Society Prize on Migration. This year’s Prize is intended to go to individuals and organisations who have distinguished themselves through their work in improving the lives of migrants and fostering their integration in European society. The shortlisted applications include; a German-led project which … [Read more...] about EESC 2016 Civil Society Migration Prize to reward inspiring and successful examples of human solidarity

Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on November 25, 2016 10:43. At the 3rd meeting of the joint seminar between the EESC and the EU-Russia Forum on 23 November 2016, the representatives of both EU and Russia civil society organisations exchanged on the situation for civil society in Russia and in the EU and on migration. “Contacts between the civil societies on both sides form an integral part of EU-Russia economic and social relations. Ensuring that Russian and EU civil societies can interact freely and thus contribute to building mutual trust and understanding is of utmost importance“, declared Dilyana Slavova, President of the External Relations section at the EESC. Yuri Dzhibladze, member of the Steering Committee of the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum, highlighted: “Unfortunately, backlash against civil society has intensified in Russia: we have almost 150 NGOs … [Read more...] about EESC and the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum addressed migration policies and the situation of civil society in the EU and in Russia 3rd edition – joint seminar 23.11.2016

Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on November 15, 2016 12:48. BRUSSELS – The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have started a two-day high-level dialogue on the future of work bringing together more than 300 representatives of the social partners and civil society in Europe. They are expected to map out the main drivers of change which are transforming jobs and the economy in Europe. Participants will discuss possible solutions to future of work challenges and examples of good practice that will feed into the ILO’s Centenary Initiative on the Future of Work. The contribution of civil society in Europe to this debate will be crucial in shaping a world of work that will best serve people and the economy. European workers and employers are facing major challenges induced by increased globalisation, non-standard forms of … [Read more...] about Globalisation, climate change, technological advances and rising inequality: European social partners and civil society to discuss the future of work