The European Economic and Social Committee in 2040
This report evaluates the future of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) by 2040, considering its challenges, potential roles, and scenarios for its development.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | European Economic and Social Committee |
| Authors: | Eckhard Voss, Katharina Schöneberg, Sascha Meinert |
| Time horizon: | 2040 |
| Geographic focus: | European Union |
| Page count: | 54 pages |
Methods
The research method included literature review, stakeholder interviews, an online survey, and a workshop with the EESC Workers’ Group to gather data on the current state of the EESC and its potential future scenarios.
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Key Insights
The EESC faces challenges such as relevance in EU policy, representation legitimacy, and adapting to societal changes. Four scenarios are proposed: Creeping Decline, Assessment and Foresight, Agora of Civil Society, and Coreper of Social Partnership, each outlining different future pathways for the EESC's role and influence in the EU.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2040 | 2040 time horizon | 2040s time horizon | English publication language | European Union geographic scope | adaptation | challenges | civil society | civil society organisations (csos) | eesc | eu democracy | eu policy | european economic and social committee | european future | european institutions | future scenarios | governance | identity | legitimacy | participation | project europe | representation | resources | social partnership