Civil society organisations (CSOs) have been gradually expanding their role in monitoring the Code of Conduct jointly developed in 2016 by the European Commission and four large social media platforms to counter online hate speech. While their function was initially limited to collecting data...

This article examines global content governance on social media platforms through the lens of digital constitutionalism, which explores how fundamental rights can be embedded within the socio-technical architecture of digital technologies. It highlights the often-overlooked role of civil society...

Die Frage nach sozialer Gerechtigkeit bleibt aktuell – auch und gerade in »modernen« europäischen Gesellschaften. Denn der Kapitalismus erzeugt neben Wohlstand für wenige auch viel Armut und Leid, in Deutschland und der ganzen Welt. Diese Ungerechtigkeit ist heute eng verbunden mit der...

This report aims to synthesise civil society's views on national trends in fundamental rights and the rule of law, drawing on the EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group's first cycle of country visits. Covering the 27 EU Member States visited by the FRRL Group between 2018 and...

This report aims to synthesise civil society's views on national trends in fundamental rights and the rule of law, drawing on the EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group's first cycle of country visits. Covering the 27 EU Member States visited by the FRRL Group between 2018 and...

Since the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, the European Union's economic governance framework has played a key role in promoting economic stability, growth, and employment across Europe. As this framework has evolved over time, it has become increasingly intricate, with some of its instruments failing...

On 4-7 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) brought together more than 800 participants of all ages and backgrounds from civil society for a vibrant debate on the upcoming 2024 European elections and Europe's future. If there is one unmistakable takeaway from this week, it is...

This report provides an overview of the country visits organised by the EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) group in 2022. It deals with six country visits to Greece, Finland, Slovakia, Portugal, Sweden and Slovenia. The report follows the two previous synthesis reports, which covered...

This report provides an overview of the country visits organised by the EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) group in 2022. It deals with six country visits to Greece, Finland, Slovakia, Portugal, Sweden and Slovenia. The report follows the two previous synthesis reports, which covered...

Since 2006, the EESC's flagship Civil Society Prize shines a light on the often unrecognised contributions from civil society to shaping and upholding a European identity, one based on shared values, and to fostering European integration. Each year, the prize focuses on a different topic linked...

Since 2006, the EESC's flagship Civil Society Prize shines a light on the often unrecognised contributions from civil society to shaping and upholding a European identity, one based on shared values, and to fostering European integration. Each year, the prize focuses on a different topic linked...

At the political level in the European Union (EU), 2024 will clearly constitute a pivotal year due to the elections to the European Parliament and the appointment of a new college of European Commissioners. As a year of change, for both the European legislature and executive, 2024 will also be a...

At the political level in the European Union (EU), 2024 will clearly constitute a pivotal year due to the elections to the European Parliament and the appointment of a new college of European Commissioners. As a year of change, for both the European legislature and executive, 2024 will also be a...

The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is the main funder of basic research projects in Austria, selecting projects purely based on their scientific quality, rather than any impacts outside academia. Nevertheless, usually such impacts arise from basic research over time, even if unintended. This study...

The Youth Test is a tool designed to strengthen youth participation and youth mainstreaming in policy-making. At the EESC, it means that youth representatives can participate in the preparation of the EESC policy recommendations: - Participate in meetings and hearings - Provide written...

On 4-7 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) brought together more than 800 participants of all ages and backgrounds from civil society for a vibrant debate on the upcoming 2024 European elections and Europe's future. If there is one unmistakable takeaway from this week, it is...

Die Demokratie in Deutschland steht vor einer Bewährungsprobe. Kritik und Radikalisierung wachsen, Akzeptanz und Unterstützung schwinden. Das hat viele Ursachen - nicht zuletzt ökonomische. Die Wachstumsschwäche wird zu einem Problem der "Tragfähigkeit". Durch eine Überlastung von...

Die dem ungebremsten Wachstum verschriebene Wirtschaftspolitik in den USA führt zu erheblichem emotionalen Stress. Den Wirtschaftsmotor auf Hochtouren laufen zu lassen, bedeutet, dass die Maximierung der Produktion im Vordergrund steht, ohne Berücksichtigung der negativen Externalitäten,...

Dem Zusammenhang zwischen wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Modellen und modelliertem Wirtschaftsleben kommt eine Schlüsselbedeutung bei der Bewältigung gesellschaftlicher Krisen zu. Wenn ökonomische Modellwelten mit anderen Welten interagieren, spricht man von »Performativität«. Carsten Damm...

Biographical note: Johannes Blome-Drees ist Lecturer am Seminar für Genossenschaftswesen der Universität zu Köln. Philipp Degens, Dr. rer. pol., ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der DFG-Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe »Zukünfte der Nachhaltigkeit«. Dr. Burghard Flieger, promovierter...

In this paper we examine the legacies on civil society of routine repressive activities carried out by authoritarian regimes, such as the targeting of opposition organizations. We focus on participation in voluntary associations in post-authoritarian Spain. We hypothesize that while repression...

This paper examines the regulation of technology platform companies – those companies that provide a platform for user-generated media content. These companies play an increasingly dominant role in the global flow of news and information. In doing so, platform companies play a crucial role in...

India is experiencing a sustained change in the age structure of its population, with 13.1 percent of the population projected to be classified as elderly by 2031.This data on rapid ageing in India, not only points towards a need for greater economic security for them but also posits a challenge...

Fifth Industrial Revolution: The fifth industrial revolution is a term that is used to describe the impact of converging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, biotechnology and much more. This phase marks an increasingly deep integration between...