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Udvalget beklager i øvrigt, at der ikke i nogen af bestemmelserne om høringsmekanismen vedrørende universaltjenesten oprettet i medlemsstaterne for at beskytte forbrugerne henvises til det organiserede civilsamfunds rolle, som består i at deltage i de kompetente overnationale EU-organers beslutningsproces.
MEMBERS’NEWS NEWS to the preparation of the mediumterm Community agenda, in the run-up to 2010 for example, thus anticipating more effectively the strategic issues which will determine future work priorities.
Det støtter dog Kommissionens mål om yderligere at åbne telekommunikationsmarkederne for konkurrence og fremme investeringer i højhastighedsnet.
First,in relation to its main task, its consultative function,the Committee could, as I have suggested, develop its exploratory function and step up its cooperation with the Commission, for example by focusing on mediumterm social issues and contributing to the preparation of tomorrow’s Community agenda.
Under debatten blev behovet for mere
e Committee could also look at the modernisation of its working methods in the consultative domain — for example, making increased use of the Internet in drawing up its opinions.
Fortsatfra side 1 én bygning, i dag har vi i fællesskab med Regionsudvalget seks bygninger.
ere is a crisis of confidence and Europeans are indeed distanced from the European project.
Samtidig med denne kvantitative udvikling har udvalgets politiske rolle og betydning udviklet sig med hastige skridt.
And so we have to change the way we talk about Europe. ere is no shortage of innovative ideas or practices either.
Denne udvikling har været præget af flere etaper, bl.a.
Mr Floríval Rosa Lança, who joined the EESC in July, is a new member of the EESC’s Employees Group.
Nice- og Lissabontraktaterne, som har bekræet udvalgets rolle som repræsentant og debatforum for civilsamfundet, samarbejdsprotokollen med Kommissionen og mangedoblingen af de sonderende udtalelser, samarbejdet med EU’s skiende formandskaber, udviklingen af netværket af økonomiske og sociale råd i EU. Endelig er der for så vidt angår den interne administration sket adskillige fremskridt, ikke mindst saneringen af den økonomiske forvaltning.
Speaking personally, I think we need different methods: I think that there is still a lack of an ‘intermediate Europe’ between European superstructures and the people. ere are not enough forums for local e second area would be contributing to the development of an ‘intermediate Europe’ and enabling Committee members to play their part as a ‘bridge’ to the civil society organisations more effectively, while at the same time stepping up dialogue with the major civil society organisations and networks has six, shared with the CoR. is quantitative development has been matched by a strong development in the Committee’s role and political impact. ere have been a number of milestones along the way, in particular the Treaties of Nice and Lisbon, which confirmed the Committee in its role as civil society’s institutional forum for representation and debate; the cooperation agreement with the Commission and an increased number of exploratory opinions; cooperation with successive Union presidencies; and the development of the network of European ESCs.
Alt i alt er der en enorm forskel mellem EØSU i rue Ravenstein anno 1998 og EØSU af i dag.
Finally, in terms of internal management, much progress has been made, beginning with the reform of financial management. e difference between the Committee of Rue Ravenstein in 1998 and today’s Committee is enormous.
Generelt er det min opfattelse, at den rådgivende funktion med henblik på at sikre bedre forvaltning bør udformes anderledes.
In general terms, I believe that the consultative function ought to take on a new dimension with a view to better governance.
Hvis man ønsker et mere demokratisk og solidarisk EU, bør EØSU nødvendigvis i samarbejde med Kommissionen udfylde sin rolle fuldt ud i forhold til dri og udvikling af deltagelsesdemokratiet i henhold til Lissabontraktaten.
If we want Europe to be more democratic and more based on solidarity, the Committee, in partnership with the Commission, has to play its part in inspiring and developing participatory democracy, as envisaged by the Lisbon Treaty.
Det handler ligeledes om at sikre en moderniseret og endnu mere ambitiøs rådgivende funktion, ikke kun i forhold til Kommissionen, men også i forhold til Europa-Par-lamentet og Rådet. Som udgangspunkt bør det politiske partnerskab og den politiske dialog med disse tre store institutioner derfor styrkes på alle niveauer.
Finally, the Committee’s activities with regard to the European Union’s external policy could be maintained and even developed, by taking responsibility for the civ-il-society dimension of this policy and promoting the development of participatory democracy and the establishment of economic and social councils in non-Com-munity countries and regions, in close cooperation with the International Association of ESCs, the IAESCSI,which is also undergoing significant development.
For eksempel kan der indledes fremadrettede drøelser med kommissærerne og Kommissionens generaldirektorater med henblik på at give EØSU mulighed for at bidrage til udformningen af dagsordenen for fællesskabets arbejde på mellemlangt sigt, f.eks.
e challenge is also to make the consultative function more modern and more ambitious, not only when advising the Commission, but also vis-à-vis the European Parliament and the Council. is means stepping up the partnership and political dialogue, at all levels, with these three major institutions.
Hvordan forenes den nationale og den europæiske dimension i formidlingen af Europa?
Reconciling the national and European dimension when communicating Europe common ground and allegiance to a common system of values and a shared venture.
med at der holdes fast i de fælles aspekter og tilhørsforholdet til et bestemt værdisæt og det europæiske projekt.
Rapporteur-general Béatrice Ouin, drawing on expertise from Babette Nieder, secretary- general of the Maison de l’Europe in Paris, and the EESC members Jane Morrice and Marie Zvolska, proposes simple and tangible actions.
Béatrice Quin, der var udpeget til hovedordfører med Babette Nieder, generalsekretær for Det Europæiske Hus i Paris, som ekspert, samt Jane Morrice og Marie Zyolska, foreslår på baggrund bl.a. af medlemmernes ekspertise, enkle og konkrete tiltag.
Towards a common communication policy ings, training courses and sessions as an effective means of disseminating information on what other people are experiencing.
En fælles kommunikationspolitik anstaltninger.
explain what Europe does and answer questions put by European citizens.
Det foreslås bl.a., at alle europæere får med i bagagen fra skolen, hvordan EU historisk er blevet til, hvordan EU fungerer, og hvilke værdier der adskiller EU fra resten af verden.
All European, political and trade union representatives should report once a year on their activities at European level.
Skal formidlingen af Europa opfylde målsætningerne, må medlemsstaterne udstyres med et fælles fundament af viden, som eleverne kan gøre brug af og som lærere, journalister, de folkevalgte og medlemmer af civilsamfundet skal undervises i.
a proposal to the effect that, from school age, all European citizens should receive a common core of knowledge about Europe, specifically its history, how it works and the values which differentiate it from the rest of the world.
Et sådant vidensfundament skal være fælles for alle medlemsstater og oversættes til alle EU-sprog.
Communicating Europe is a complex task, requiring a strategy, proper means and universally accessible language.
Det skal godkendes af Europa-Parlamentet, selv om tilrettelæggelsen af undervisningen hører under det nationale niveau.
However, there is no common communication policy to explain what the institutions do jointly, and what the European Union is about.
om året aægge rapport om deres europæiske aktiviteter.
Coverage of Europe should be made a public service obligation
At debattere Europa bør være en pligt for den oentlige forvaltning
Finally, the EESC recommends making blog-friendly reports, images and statistics available to elected representatives, to encourage them to speak about Europe.
Endelig foreslår EØSU nem adgang til reportager, billedmateriale og statistikker med henblik på anvendelse i de folkevalgtes blogs for på den måde at tilskynde disse til at tage EU-emner op.
e European Economic and Social Committee recommends producing fewer, better targeted brochures and implementing new and tangible actions. is includes
At formidle Europa er en kompliceret aære, som forudsætter en plan, midler og et sprog, der kan forstås af alle borgere.
National and local elected representatives and members of civil society have the most democratic legitimacy and are best placed to
EU-institutionerne og EU-agenturerne har hver deres kommunikationspolitik, der skal forklare, hvad de laver hver især.
Furthermore, encouraging exchanges and direct meetings is one of the most effective means of promoting Europe.
Men der findes ikke nogen fælles kommunikationspolitik, der forklarer, hvad EU-institutionerne og EU-agenturerne gør sammen — hvad EU gør.
Similarly, sports events, national festivals and Europe Day are all opportunities for discussing Europe. ●
Sportsarrangementer, nationaldage og Europadagen er ligeledes en god anledning til at tale om Europa.
competitiveness, especially in services, and the operation of the labour markets.
Det Europæiske Økonomiske og Sociale Udvalg foreslår, at man skærer ned på antallet af brochurer og i stedet målretter disse bedre og gennemfører nye konkrete for-
However, the reforms carried out to date under the auspices of the Lisbon strategy have borne fruit, but some time is still needed to deal with the challenges of unemployment, competition, globalisation and the new environmental techniques.
De folkevalgte på nationalt og lokalt plan og medlemmer af civilsamfundet er bedst placeret til at forklare, hvad EU gør, og til at besvare de europæiske borgeres spørgsmål.
Of all the economic difficulties, it is the sudden increases in oil and food prices which are causing the greatest concern to the public. In fact the price per barrel of crude oil has risen sharply since early 2008 and the surge in prices at the pump has sometimes been spectacular.
Alle, der har et EU-mandat bør (hvad enten mandatet er politisk eller fagligt) én gang
Europe is having to deal with extreme inflationary pressures at the same time as weak growth.
Andre gode metoder til at fremme EU er udvekslinger og møder.
e new challenges posed by the economic and social situation in the European Union were the subject of a conference organised by the Employers’ Group at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 9 July.
Man må gøre adgangen til mobilitetsfonde lettere, så man kan invitere repræsentanter for civilsamfundet i andre medlemsstater til generalforsamlinger, kurser, råd m.m. for eektivt at sprede information om andre europæeres erfaringer.
Mr Joachín Almunia, European Commissioner responsible for economic and monetary affairs, took part in the debate, analysing the various difficulties currently facing the European Union. ese include spiralling food and oil prices, the challenge of globalisation and an aging population. e meeting was chaired by Mr Henri Malosse, president of the EESC Employers’ Group, and was followed by a debate with members of the group.
Bender Europa sig på randen af en recession?
Developments in the business service sector
Blandt de økonomiske vanskeligheder er de stærkt stigende olie- og fødevarepriser nogle af dem, der giver anledning til størst bekymring blandt borgerne.
Setting up civil society organisations networks in the Black Sea region
Prisen for en tønde råolie er skudt kraigt i vejret siden starten af 2008, og stigningerne i benzinpriserne har i nogle tilfælde været opsigtsvækkende.
In line with the Lisbon agenda, the Commission consulted the EESC on developments in the business service sector in Europe, with a view to increasing European industry’s competitiveness and, where necessary, updating legislation.
Samtidig er EU konfronteret med et stigende inationspres og svag vækst.
Last October, the French presidency asked the EESC to draw up an exploratory opinion on the link between climate change and agriculture at European level.
Flere og flere økonomiske nøgletal peger på en kraig opbremsning i den økonomiske aktivitet i resten af 2008, og udsigterne for 2009 er fortsat usikre.
At the same time, it asked it to address the issue of biofuels. e EESC is extremely concerned at the negative effects that climate change will have on European agriculture and consequently on economic performance in a number of rural areas.
Det stadigt stigende pres på forbrugernes købekra pga. de stigende olie- og fødevarepriser og den stærke euro gør, at risikoen for en økonomisk recession ikke helt kan udelukkes. »Den Europæiske Centralbank kan ikke fuldstændig på egen hånd bekæmpe inationen«, understregede Joaquín Almunia,
It calls on the Black Sea governments and regional and international organisations to e EESC has drawn up a list of priorities for making progress on the 10 key objectives laid down by the Community Lisbon programme 2008–10. ese include, notably, promoting service science as a new discipline in education and training; business services standards development; and encouraging business services in innovation policies.
»også regeringerne bør yde deres bidrag hertil.« Blandt de foreslåede løsninger på problemerne var en forbedring af konkurrencen, navn-
Southern Europe is likely to be particularly hard-hit, in view of the expected long periods of drought and even water scarcity. e EESC opinion analyses the role of agriculture in causing climate change, as the agricultural sector is a major emitter of methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas.
Udfordringerne i den nuværende økonomiske og finansielle situation i EU var den 9. juli 2008 genstand for en konference, der blev aoldt af arbejdsgivergruppen i Det Europæiske Økonomiske og Sociale Udvalg. Kommissær med ansvar for økonomiske og monetære anliggender, Joaquín Almunia, deltog i debatten og gennemgik de aktuelle vanskeligheder, som EU står over for, herunder de stigende priser på fødevarer og olie, udfordringen fra globaliseringen og den aldrende befolkning.
involve civil society in regional dialogue and cooperation, with the aim of sustaining political stability, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and also promoting economic reforms and cooperation in the field of transport, energy and the environment.
Mødet blev ledet af formanden for EØSU’s arbejdsgivergruppe, Henri Malosse, og blev eerfulgt af en debat med gruppens medlemmer.
e EESC therefore urges politicians to act swily and incorporate climate policy into other policy areas, notably the common agricultural policy.
EØSU beder medlemsstaterne om at fortsætte ratificeringen af Lissabontraktaten
EESC urges Member States to continue ratification of the Lisbon Treaty
Debatten fandt sted eer et møde mellem EØSU’s formand, Dimitris Dimitriadis, og den slovenske premierminister og
e President also supported the approach of the European Commission and more particularly the statement of President Barroso following the Irish referendum that ‘the EU institutions and the Member States should continue the work of delivering for the citizens of Europe on issues like growth and jobs, social cohesion, energy security, climate change and fighting inflation’.
På et ekstraordinært EØSU-præsidiemøde, som blev aoldt i Portoroz, Slovenien, den 17. juni
At an extraordinary EESC Bureau meeting, held on 17 June 2008 in Portoroz, Slovenia the referendum result in Ireland on the Lisbon
og interesseorganisationerne engagerer sig stærkt i udformningen af de institutionelle rammer for »Barcelonaprocessen: Middelhavsunionen«.
Declaration of the EESC President on the ‘Barcelona process: union for the Mediterranean’ in the institutional framework of the ‘Barcelona process: union for the Mediterranean’.
Umiddelbart inden topmødet mellem Euro-Middelhavs-landenes stats- og regeringschefer i Paris den 13.-14. juli erklærede EØSU’s formand, Dimitris Dimitriadis, Det Europæiske Økonomiske og Sociale Udvalgs fulde støtte til initiativet »Union for Middelhavet«, som forsøger at puste nyt liv i Barcelonaprocessen.
e Euromed network of economic and social councils and similar institutions, headed by the EESC, is ready to play a crucial role in strengthening the dialogue among economic and social interest groups in the region and in cooperating closely with the institutions of the future union for the Mediterranean.
Euromed-netværket af økonomiske og sociale råd og lignende institutioner, som ledes af EØSU, er parat til at spille en afgørende rolle med henblik på styrkelse af dialogen mellem de økonomiske og sociale interesseorganisationer i regionen og indgåelse af et tæt samarbejde med den fremtidige Middelhavsunions institutioner.
On the eve of the summit of Heads of State or Government of the Euro-Medi-terranean countries in Paris on 13 and 14 July, EESC President Dimitriadis expressed the Economic and Social Committee’s full support for the union for the Mediterranean initiative, which intends to give new impetus to the Barcelona process.
For yderligere oplysninger se:
For more information: http://eesc.europa.eu/sections/rex/index_en.asp.
Han understregede, hvor vigtigt det er, at civilsamfundsorganisationerne, arbejdsmarkedets parter
In this context, he underlined the importance of a strong involvement of civil society organisations and economic and social partners
Ifølge Dimitris Dimitriadis vil Middelhavsunionen blive udformet i tråd med det, der allerede er blevet opbygget siden Barcelonaerklæringen, og nedsættelsen af et netværk af økonomiske og sociale råd og lignende institutioner i 1995.
According to Mr Dimitriadis, the union for the Mediterranean should be made in line with what has already been built up since the Barcelona declaration and the establishment of a network of economic and social councils and similar institutions in 1995. is network has since then served as a forum for dialogue and exchanges between the different economic and social interest groups of the two shores of the Mediterranean.
Chefredaktør Karel Govaert
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Reproduction is permitted if EESC info is mentioned as the source and a copy is sent to the editor.
Oplag: 20500.Næste nummer udkommer i oktober 2008.
Print run: 20 500 copies. Next issue: October 2008.
Medredaktører Christian Weger Nathalie Vernick Nadia Boukhenfouf
Mr Christian Weger Ms Nathalie Vernick Ms Nadia Boukhenfouf
Energiudfordringen: EØSU opfordrer Kommissionen til at være mere ambitiøs
Energy challenge: EESC calls upon Commission to be more ambitious
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Lige siden Lissabonstrategien blev lanceret af EU’s stats- og regeringschefer i Lissabon i 2000, har EØSU ment, at dette projekt er et af de vigtigste for Europa. Lissabonstrategien er et projekt for hele det europæiske samfund, som ruster det til at tage den globaliserede verdens udfordringer op.
Since the Lisbon agenda was launched by the European Heads of State or Government in Lisbon in 2000, the EESC has always considered this to be one of the most important projects for Europe. e Lisbon strategy is a project for European society as a whole, enabling it to meet the challenges of a globalised world.
Gennemførelsen af Lissabonstrategien er af afgørende betydning på grund af den usikkerhed, der lige nu præger den økonomiske og sociale situation.
Considering the present uncertain economic and social situation, the implementation of the Lisbon agenda is of key importance.
EØSU’s plenarforsamling den 17. september 2008 bød på et indlæg ved Andris Piebalgs, EU’s kommissær for energi, der takkede for den store opbakning, som han havde fået fra udvalget i de seneste år.
e EESC plenary session of 17 September 2008 saw the intervention of Mr Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Energy, who thanked the Committee for the strong support in recent years.
På samme plenarforsamling vedtog udvalget tre vigtige udtalelser om energi og klimaændringer: »Ener-gieektivitet— Første vurdering af de nationale energieektivitets handlingsplaner«, »Anvendelsen af vedvarende energikilder« og »Bæredygtig elproduktion fra fossile brændstoer«.
During its plenary session, the Committee adopted three key opinions concerning the topics of energy and climate change: ‘Energy efficiency — a first evaluation of national action plans’, ‘e use of energy from renewable sources’, and ‘Sustainable power generation from fossil fuel’.
Det civile samfund spiller en særligt vigtig rolle i gennemførelsesprocessen.
Civil society has a particularly important role in the implementation process.
For at fremskynde sit arbejde på dette område besluttede EØSU i juli måned i år at oprette et Observatorium for Lissabonstrategien, der k mandat til yderligere at styrke de berørte parters inddragelse i Lissabonprocessen.
In order to step up its work in this area, in July 2008 the EESC decided to create a Lisbon Strategy Observatory (LSO) with the mandate to further strengthen the involvement of relevant stakeholders in the Lisbon process.
Andris Piebalgs, EU-kommissær med ansvar for energi, sammen med EØSU’s formand, Dimitris Dimitriadis ved de biobrændstoer, der produceres i dag, og anmoder om omfattende bæredygtighedskriterier.
Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Energy, with the EESC President, Dimitris Dimitriadis dubious environmental benefits of currently produced biofuels and asking for comprehensive sustainability criteria.
Andris Piebalgs understregede ligeledes, hvor vigtigt det er at udskille og lagre kulstof. Han var bevidst om, at der på dette område— som påpeget af EØSU— er behov for
Mr Piebalgs also pointed out the crucial value of carbon capture and storage (CCS), and declared himself aware of the need, stressed
> > > side 2 gælder om at løse dette presserende problem«. Hvad angår vedvarende energikilder, understregede kommissæren, at det er vigtigt at gøre eektiv brug af biobrændstoer, og han sagde, at »vi ikke bør opgive muligheden for at producere energi fra biomasse«. EØSU deler ikke denne opfattelse. Det fremhæver de tvivlsomme miljømæssige fordele EØSU opfordrer i disse udtalelser Kommissionen til generelt at være meget mere ambitiøs i sine initiativer.
Concerning renewable energy resources, the Commissioner stressed the importance of making efficient use of biofuels: ‘Producing energy by biomass is an opportunity we shouldn’t give up.’ e EESC is opposed to this view, stressing the e work of the LSO was launched on 22 September 2008. e discussions concentrated on the financial crisis and the interdependence between economic resilience, social cohesion and sustainable development objectives.
Andris Piebalgs var enig med EØSU i, at man primært skal satse på at nå målene for kulstofemissioner i 2020 og sætte en stopper for EU’s voksende energiforsyningsaæn-gighed af tredjelande.
During the new Lisbon cycle (2008–10) the LSO will prepare jointly with national economic and social councils and other partner organisations a comprehensive, substantial and detailed ‘Integrated report on the implementation and the future of the Lisbon strategy in the post-2010 period’ to be presented to the 2010 Spring Council.
Han sagde, at »EU, dets medlemsstater og borgere ikke har råd til at komme for sent, da klimaændringerne er en meget stor udfordring.
An ‘Opinion on the external dimension of the renewed Lisbon strategy’ and an ‘Opinion on the impact of energy and climate on the Lisbon strategy’ will set the background for the integrated report.
De bør i stedet samarbejde, således at Europa kan påtage sig en ledende rolle, når det
In addition, Commissioner Wallström has asked for an exploratory opinion dealing with questions of governance of the process.