As many as one third of the EU’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets will not be achieved by the EU by 2030. This is what was heard at an event hosted…
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Young people’s mental health is being increasingly compromised by the excessive use of social media, concerns about climate change and a sense of powerlessness. This is a “political” issue for…
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However, unlike traditional advertising, which is subject to very strict rules, influencer advertising can fall through the cracks of ad disclosure. The commercial nature of influencer posts is not always…
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POLITICS
UKPNP High-Level Delegation Briefs European Economic & Social Committee on Human Rights Situation in Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir
During the meeting, the UKPNP delegation passionately conveyed their concerns regarding the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir as well as in the whole region. The…
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With the mental health of Europeans deteriorating, the European Economic and Social Committee is urging policy-makers at EU and national levels to make it a top priority The Committee has…
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The blueprint for a net-zero industry “lacks vision on how to ensure Europe’s industry stays competitive and attracts investment.” That is the critical view of the European Economic and Social…
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The EU and Member States need to put an end to discriminatory practices against young people, such as low youth minimum wages and unpaid traineeships. Young people also need to…
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
EESC calls for special international tribunal on “crimes of aggression against Ukraine”
The demand was made by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) which said it supports establishing a special international tribunal on “crimes of aggression against Ukraine” and points out that…
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POLITICS
Brexit: UK civil society seeks “deeper and & constructive” relationship with EU says EESC report
UK organised civil society is strongly in favour of a “deeper and more constructive” relationship with their EU counterparts and the EU as a whole, says a new report. This, it…
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ENVIRONMENT
EESC calls for increased international cooperation, the safeguarding of the well-being of the marine environment and the protection of fish stocks from overfishing
The Brussels-based European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has backed a new and strengthened governance of the oceans, calling for increased international cooperation, the safeguarding of the well-being of the marine…