WELCOME at the European Economic and Social Committee

WELCOME at the European Economic and Social Committee Dr. WELTNER János, EESC member

I'm glad to see you here. This is the right place for a civil society organisation, as we see ourselves as a bridge between civil society and the EU's administrative and decision-making institutions

The European Economic and Social Committee is a consultative body that represents organised civil society “The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an Economic and Social Committee and a Committee of the Regions acting in an advisory capacity. ” Treaty on European Union, Article 13

Who are the representatives of the organised civil society ? It comprises all the groups and organisations in which people work cooperatively: Employers Workers Diversity Europe (including farmers, consumers, NGOs, professions, etc. ) They are committed to defending their interests and causes, and they often act as intermediaries between decision-makers and citizens.

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What does the EESC do?

What we do – Ce que nous faisons Together with the Committee of the Regions, we are an advisory committee to the EU decision-making bodies (Commission, Parliament, Council). These institutions send us the legislative proposals before making a decision, and we give our professional opinion. Avec le Comité des régions, nous sommes un comité consultatif des instances de décision UE (Commission, Parlement, Conseil). Ces institutions nous envoient les propositions législatives avant de prendre une décision, et nous donnons notre avis professionnel.

Demolition of the fence between the East and the West Démolition de la clôture entre l'est et l'ouest It has made it possible to expand the Union. Advantages disadvantages! Cela a permis d'élargir l'Union. Avantages désavantages!

Contruction Member States, according to the size of their population, appoint representatives to the three EESC groups. Hungary (10 M) sends 4 members to each group. Small countries are discriminated positively, the largest ones negatively. Les États membres, selon la taille de leur population, nomment des représentants dans chaque groupe du CESE. La Hongrie (10 M) envoie 4 membres/groupe. Les petits pays sont discriminés positivement, les grands négativement.

Migration in and out from Europe? Demolition is followed by construction – migration out by migration in. Migration en Europe et en dehors? Démolition suivie de construction – emigration suivie de immigration First published on Caglecartoons. com, Slovakia, June 22, 2016 | By Martin Sutovec. http: //www. politico. eu/interactive/brexit-eureferendum-leave-david-cameron-boris-johnson-nigel -farage-ukip-cartoons/

The reasons for the migration Les raisons de la migration Escape Better life for people and their children Better job and/or scientific opportunities Brain drain to the west Echappatoire Meilleure vie pour les personnes et leurs enfants De meilleures opportunités d'emploi De meilleures opportunités

Hungary case Half of medical students plan to work abroad - with the support of the recipient country. It is a right. The cost of the community/university of the sending state is not compensated. Hungary Magyarország Hongrie La moitié des étudiants en médecine envisagent de travailler à l'étranger - avec le soutien du pays hôte. C’est un droit. Mais les coûts encouris par la communauté / l’université de l’Etat de départ n’est pas compensé.

How much is to be paid to his „school” for a football player now in Europe? Combien faut-il payer à son «école» pour un joueur de football actuellement en Europe?

Thank you for your attention! I hope you will have a good day at the EESC and a useful and meaningful meeting. Merci pour votre attention! J'espère que vous passerez une bonne journée au CESE et une réunion utile et significative.