In November 2011, the EESC's yearly civil society media seminar addressed the complex issue of media freedom in the EU and its eastern neighbours. This year, media freedom in the Euro-Mediterranean region will be the central focus. Anti-government protests and revolutions that have swept through...

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...

Civil society plays a crucial role in societal and political development, creating the political and social space for collaborations that are based on the core values of trust, service and the collective good. The role of civil society organisations (CSOs) has evolved significantly and will...

Europe's cultural heritage and values have huge untapped potential as a force for unity, while the multiplicity of identities within Europe imbues us with an openness to diversity. These elements will be vital in healing our divisions and overcoming the disaffection that provides fertile ground...