The European Union (EU) enjoys the status of a global trade powerhouse. It is the second biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services with a global share of 15% (only extra EU-28 trade flows) in 2014. In terms of imports, it has the second biggest global share at 14.5% (only extra EU-28...

The European Union (EU) enjoys the status of a global trade powerhouse. It is the second biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services with a global share of 15% (only extra EU-28 trade flows) in 2014. In terms of imports, it has the second biggest global share at 14.5% (only extra EU-28...

The European Union (EU) enjoys the status of a global trade powerhouse. It is the second biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services with a global share of 15% (only extra EU-28 trade flows) in 2014. In terms of imports, it has the second biggest global share at 14.5% (only extra EU-28...

The European Union (EU) enjoys the status of a global trade powerhouse. It is the second biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services with a global share of 15% (only extra EU-28 trade flows) in 2014. In terms of imports, it has the second biggest global share at 14.5% (only extra EU-28...

The Committee calls upon the EU urgently to adopt jointly-agreed, consistent measures to define an integrated strategy for the external dimension of industrial policy which ensures a leading role for the EU in the area of trade and a common approach in multilateral and bilateral trade...

This document seeks to provide input, albeit not comprehensive, to the Global Coalition for Social Justice. It highlights key messages from EESC opinions on the six priority areas identified by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for immediate action: 1. Addressing inequality,...

This document seeks to provide input, albeit not comprehensive, to the Global Coalition for Social Justice. It highlights key messages from EESC opinions on the six priority areas identified by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for immediate action: 1. Addressing inequality,...

On 13 and 14 February 2014, over 150 civil society representatives gathered at the European Economic and Social Committee to voice and discuss their positions on a global Post-2015 framework for poverty eradication and sustainable development. Participants from local, regional and national...