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...

This study has examined 21 national Social and Economic Councils to study NGOs membership and their involvement in programming EU Structural Funds. From the findings of this study following observations can be made: Most Member States with a national social and economic council or committee have...

The EESC "Connecting EU" seminar is an event for communication professionals working for civil society organisations representing employers, workers and other social, professional and cultural organisations across Europe. Every year, "Connecting EU" focuses on a topic that has captured the...

The EESC "Connecting EU" seminar is an event for communication professionals working for civil society organisations representing employers, workers and other social, professional and cultural organisations across Europe. Every year, "Connecting EU" focuses on a topic that has captured the...

The transition from a linear to a circular economic model is an essential contribution to the EU's efforts to develop a sustainable, low carbon, resource efficient, resilient and competitive economy. To accelerate the transition, the European Commission included in its 2015 EU Action Plan for...