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President Oliver Röpke
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  • Statement on the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

    I am deeply shocked and appalled by the brutal attack on Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, following the government's meeting in the town of Handlova. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. Violence is unacceptable and has no place in the EU. An attack on an elected politician is an attack on our democratic values.

  • Transparency, ethics, and integrity are non-negotiable for EU institutions, stated EESC President Oliver Röpke at the signature ceremony of the Ethics Body

    On 15 May, EESC President Oliver Röpke participated in the official signature ceremony for the creation of the new Ethics Body, alongside the representative from seven other EU institutions and bodies. During the ceremony, President Röpke recalled that transparency, ethics, and integrity are non-negotiable for EU institutions. When taking office in April last year, he committed to boosting the transparency of the EESC’s work, including by supporting the EU Ethics Body. 

  • Presidential statement on the Georgian law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence"

    The EESC is deeply concerned about the reintroduction of the law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence" in Georgia.  This initiative targets in a discriminatory manner civil society organisations (CSOs), including employers' associations, trade unions and media. Hundreds of thousands are taking to the streets to protest against this law which they see as a means to silence NGOs and independent media. 

  • Social dialogue is a cornerstone of our European democratic values, said President Röpke at Europe Day celebrations in Madrid

    On 9 May, President Röpke celebrated Europe Day in Madrid at an event on "The future of the EU social agenda". Organised by the Spanish Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, the event gathered many prominent speakers. In his intervention, President Röpke underlined that social dialogue is a cornerstone of our European social model and democratic values. 

The President's agenda

22/05/2024

Meeting with Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

23/05/2024

Participation in the spring reception of AK Niederösterreich and ÖGB NÖ

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