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STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY At home 4
Bring citizens closer 4
Ensure the success of the European Elections 5
Promote fundamental values and the rule of law 5
STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY Abroad 6
The Civil Society Gateway to democracy and prosperity 6
Supporting EU soft diplomacy for strong and resilient civil societies 6
SPEAK UP FOR EUROPE A more representative voice 7
A new generation forum 7
A more equal forum 8
SPEAK UP FOR EUROPE A strong and meaningful voice 9
An institution heard outside its walls 9
An evidence-based and forward-looking institution 10
EESC PRESIDENT OLIVER ROPKE: Moving forward the EU's social agenda and safeguarding sustainable competitiveness for the 21st century 11
Moving forward the EU's social agenda 11
Safeguarding sustainable competitiveness for the 21st century 12
SELECTED POLICY PRIORITIES BASED UPON INPUT FROM THE SECRETARIAT 13
Accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 13
Youth engagement in climate and sustainability 13
Circular Economy 14
A green transition for the European industry 14
A comprehensive effort to digitalise European industry 14
Enhancing global competitiveness and the open strategic autonomy of EU industry 15
Reforms for a resilient EU economy 15
Completion of the Capital Markets Union and the Banking Union 15
A Multiannual Financial Framework fit to cope with the challenges of the future, including a strong cohesion policy 16
Economic and social recovery from the impact caused by the pandemic and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, and the resulting increase in energy prices... 16
Fundamental rights and the rule of law 16
Migration 17
A secure and stable neighbourhood 17
Working with partners for fair and just societies respecting human rights 17
Promoting sustainable trade that is beneficial for all 18
Studies and Policy Assessments: how to make the EESC consultative work more evidence-based 18
Enhancing the competitiveness of Europe's industry and supporting the fast transition to climate neutrality 19
Supporting entrepreneurship in all its forms: SMEs and social economy enterprises 19
Empowering consumers for the green and digital transition 20
Beyond the energy crisis: achieving a sustainable, fair and strategic energy security 20
The contribution of housing policies to economic, social and territorial cohesion 20
Greening the transport: addressing the needs of users, citizens and civil society organisations 21