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8th EDRT: Why should Europe change its mindset and get ready for war? 2025-02-21 02:33 Shortly after the so-called Weimar+ meeting comprising France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK, the Munich Security Conference 2025 and NATO’s Defence Ministers gathering in Brussels, CESI’s 8th European Defence Round-Table (EDRT) took place. |
EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector: A call for balance 2025-02-13 04:41 As the European Commission consults on a new EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector, CESI and its Italian metal worker member union Fismic-Confsal call to balance environmental objectives and industrial feasibility, to secure the industry’s future and jobs in Europe. |
It’s the economy, stupid. But not only. | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger 2025-02-13 10:16 Priorities are shifting in EU policymaking. As Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign famously put it: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Today, this focus has fully resurfaced in Europe, placing competitiveness as a cornerstone of future prosperity. |
Programme Commission and Presidium set CESI work topics for 2025 2025-02-06 02:57 At their first meeting of the year on January 30, CESI’s Presidium and Programme Commission set CESI’s work topics for 2025. |
Presidium reinstates CESI Commissions and Expert Commissions, establishes new ‘CESI Seniors’ 2025-02-04 02:49 At its first meeting after the recent Congress in December, the Presidium reinstated CESI’s horizontal Commissions and sectoral Expert Commissions. It also re-established the Working Group on the Future of Work and put in place a new ‘CESI Seniors’ platform. |
New CESI position on quality traineeships 2025-02-03 10:35 A new position of CESI on the currently negotiated new EU Directive on Quality Traineeships is now available. |
EU Competitiveness Compass: With workers, not to workers 2025-01-30 08:37 A reaction statement by CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger in response to the Competitiveness Compass that the European Commission published this week. |
Lobby successes: CESI welcomes new Eur. Parliament Intergroups on Civil Protection & the Future of Education 2025-01-27 02:52 The chairs of the political groups of the European Parliament established two new Intergroups on Civil Protection and on the Future of Education. CESI, as co-initiator and co-supporter of the two intergroups, strongly welcomes it. |
CESI’s 8th European Defence Round Table (EDRT) 2025-01-24 12:12 18 February 2025 1:30 – 3:00 PM | online & in Brussels | In English & German languages |
The Polish EU Presidency: Delivering in times of uncertainty 2025-01-22 03:50 Today, the Polish Prime Minister Tusk presented the priorities of the Polish Council Presidency to the European Parliament. |
Towards a European Defence Union: How ambitious are the efforts? 2025-01-08 10:08 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected for a second term, has prioritised defence as a key pillar for completing the European Single Market and establishing a robust European Defence Union. |
Empowering workers for the future: A mandate for the next five years | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger 2024-12-17 11:44 Under the theme “Independence, Unity, Progress: Empowering Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow,” the Congress gave us an opportunity to reflect on our achievements while also addressing the challenges ahead. |
SynCrisis final conference: Strengthening public services in an era of ongoing crises 2024-12-16 02:14 On December 13, the CESI EU co-funded SynCrisis project reached its culmination with a final conference, marking the conclusion of a two-year initiative focused on the essential role of public services in addressing Europe’s multifaceted and interconnected crises. |
2024 Congress: CESI sets path into new EU mandate 2024-12-12 05:06 Elections for CESI’s leadership during the next five years, the adoption of policy motions to steer interest representation and distinguished keynote addresses dominated CESI’s Congress today in Brussels. |
2024 CESI Congress: Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger re-elected to lead European independent trade unions 2024-12-12 01:15 Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger were re-elected President and Secretary General of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) at its Congress held today in Brussels. |
