"We must be united for the future of Europe, and now is the time for action", say EESC president Luca Jahier and European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira
At its June plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a debate on the recovery of the European economy following the crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, stressing that the focus must now be on implementing the European Commission's plan
Europe Day, EESC calls for more unity and solidarity in fight against coronavirus pandemic
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) celebrates 9th May online for the first time ever, highlighting the commitment on the ground of its members to fighting the coronavirus crisis
EESC president Luca Jahier calls for future Health Union
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) holds online debate to discuss latest developments in EU response to ongoing COVID-19 outbreak
Yemen, MSF: Chaos and fighting in Aden as over 50 wounded admitted in just a few hours
The city of Aden, Yemen, has been hit by heavy fightings between various armed groups. This was stated in a note by MSF, reporting that, in the space of a few hours, their teams have admitted 51 wounded people to their hospital
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France 20 April Apr 2017 1609 20 April 2017 Paris, record of tourists
Following a promotion plan launched by the City of Paris and the State there has been an important increase in tourists in Paris. Today the record level can be compared to that of 2014, before the 2015 terrorist attacks.
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Conflicts 18 April Apr 2017 1525 18 April 2017 Central African Republic: Civilians pay the price of renewed, brutal fighting
In the past weeks, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have witnessed summary executions and terror among civilians
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Politics 12 April Apr 2017 1442 12 April 2017 USA/Russia: Diplomatic meeting must tackle deplorable human rights record at home and abroad
Though recent developments in Syria are bound to dominate US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s first official visit to Moscow this week, he must also raise the issue of Russia’s wide-ranging denial of human rights at home, Amnesty International said.
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Latin America 7 April Apr 2017 1242 07 April 2017 Colombia: Prosecution Suspended on Army Killings Case
On March 28, 2017, the 9th Judge of Judicial Guarantees of Bogotá declined to carry out a hearing to charge 12 soldiers for the murder and enforced disappearance of two men and a boy in 2008, as reads a Human Rights Watch news release. This sets a worrying precedent, 33 Colombian and international human rights groups said.
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Human rights 23 January Jan 2017 1151 23 January 2017 Bahrain: 2 Face Execution Despite Torture Allegations
Two Bahrainis appear to be at imminent risk of execution despite allegations of torture, Human Rights Watch said today. 3 were executed in a similar case on January 15 .
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Migrants 20 January Jan 2017 1559 20 January 2017 Caritas helps vulnerable people suffering from cold winter
Winter time clearly highlights the vulnerable situation of people who struggle to deal with extreme weather conditions. This is particularly true for migrants and refugees. And this year this is truer than ever as the situation in Greece and Serbia shows. Read the post written by Silvia Sinibaldi, Caritas Europa's Humanitarian Director.
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Missed opportunity 20 December Dec 2016 1608 20 December 2016 Transparency missing under the EU Christmas tree
Publicly accessible registers are on course to become a global transparency standard – the EU should get on board rather than get left behind.
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Migration 16 December Dec 2016 1337 16 December 2016 Children on the move remain forgotten and unprotected
As EU leaders are discussing migration within the Council arena, World Vision is calling on them to protect children on the move from all forms of violence.
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Next step 14 December Dec 2016 1456 14 December 2016 Green bonds need to be more than marketing tactic
The rapidly growing green bonds market is still self-regulated. More stakeholders than ever before are asking for concrete results
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Impact 12 December Dec 2016 1326 12 December 2016 Better international co-ordination could lead to more worldwide benefits from migration
Despite growing economic dynamism in many developing regions, international migration flows are not being diverted towards these new alternative poles but rather are concentrating in advanced economies, according to a new OECD Development Centre report.
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Independent living 9 December Dec 2016 1624 09 December 2016 Someday nobody will try to imagine how her life looks like
The full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe is challenging. However, the battle is being fought by men and women whose dedication will make the difference for the life of disabled people.
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Op-Ep 9 December Dec 2016 1118 09 December 2016 Transparency, silver bullet for a more just society
As more than 70 governments, together with the private sector and civil society, are meeting in Paris for the Open Government Partnership Summit to promote transparency, citizen participation and democratic innovation, let's make sure the topic is on the table for elections across Europe.
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Solidarity in action 7 December Dec 2016 1312 07 December 2016 Skills, volunteerism, opportunities. Commission goes ahead with European Solidarity Corps
European Commission presents measures to improve opportunities for young people and launches European Solidarity Corps
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Making inroads 6 December Dec 2016 1610 06 December 2016 Migrants make Europe stronger
Caritas Europa new report explores what are the barriers that are robbing migrants social and professional opportunities that would allow many new comers to make inroads in our society. The good news? Such barriers can be overcome. Here is how...
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Migration 6 December Dec 2016 1225 06 December 2016 Study of EU hotspot approach reveals serious challenges in Greece and Italy
The study "The implementation of the hotspots in Italy and Greece" takes stock of the implementation of the hotspots in Italy and Greece during this last year, and particularly since the entry into force of the EU-Turkey Statement in March 2016. It analyses the legal framework and practices developed in each country, the role of the different actors involved, and the challenges that have emerged.
