This study focuses on the use of trilogues and early agreements in the European Union (EU). Today, trilogues form the standard operating procedure for reaching agreements between the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. The use of trilogues has long raised...

This study focuses on the use of trilogues and early agreements in the European Union (EU). Today, trilogues form the standard operating procedure for reaching agreements between the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. The use of trilogues has long raised...

The present Integrated report, issued in view of the Spring 2012 European Council, brings together the EESC opinion on the Commission's communication on 'Concluding the first European semester of economic policy coordination' that was adopted in December 2011 and a series of contributions on the...

The present Integrated report, issued in view of the Spring 2012 European Council, brings together the EESC opinion on the Commission's communication on 'Concluding the first European semester of economic policy coordination' that was adopted in December 2011 and a series of contributions on the...

The Presidency conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 March 2006 called on the EESC to focus on several areas for priority actions, including: investment in knowledge and innovation; business potential, especially of SMEs; employment of priority categories; and the definition of an energy...

This Study brings light to the economic factors that contribute to sustainable growth in the European Union (EU) and investigates the political feasibility of economic reforms enhancing such factors. It also explores the aspects influencing competitiveness and fostering convergence and cohesion...

As global environmental crises escalate and the EU generates 2.2 billion tonnes of waste annually, a circular economy is not just an option - it is a necessity. The model revolutionises how we manage resources, eliminating waste by keeping products and materials in use through recycling,...