CESI@noon on affordable housing
As rents and real estate prices continue to skyrock, CESI Youth held a CESI@noon lunchtime debate on possible EU measures for more affordable housing.
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Women, public employment and artificial intelligence
On 14 July 2025, CESI organised a conference in Terrasini (Palermo) to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and digitalisation on gender equality in the public sector, highlighting challenges, best practices and the key role of social partners in promoting fair and inclusive workplaces.
MFF 2028-2034: The EU needs the means to deliver
CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger generally welcomes the European Commissionâs publication of its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 yesterday.
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New CESI Europe Academy Board
On June 26 CESI's Europe Academy General Assembly elected a new Europe Academcy leadership.
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French CFE CGC Public Service Federation becomes a member of CESI
At its statutory meeting on June 26, the Board of CESI endorsed the membership application of the French CFE CGC Public Service Federation to join CESI.
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In memory of Ulrich Silberbach- A tireless advocate for public services and social justice
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Ulrich (Uli) Silberbach who died on June 25, 2025, at the age of 63.
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Celebrating World Public Service Day 2025
Public sector investment and social partnerships as pillars of resilient and competitive societies
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Resolution now available on reconciling defence spending and investments in people
At its meeting on June 18, the Presidium of CESI adopted a resolution on a reconciliation of necessary defence spending and much-needed investments in people.
New position on public procurement rules in the EU
On June 19, the Presidium of CESI adopted a new position on a foreseen revision of EU public procurement rules.
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New consultation contribution on the forthcoming EU Quality Jobs Roadmap
On June 18 the Preidium of CESI adopted policy priorities for a new EU Quality Jobs Roadmap.
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A New Quality Jobs Roadmap for Europe
Editorial by Klaus Heeger, Secretary General of CESI
Hearing with the European Commission on the future of the automotive industry
Today CESI participated in a hearing with the European Commission on change management in the automotive industry in Europe.
Open call for tender: 'The postal sector - an inclusive employer'
The European social partners for the postal sector - PostEurop, CESI and UNI Europa - are looking for a consultancy to support their EU co-funded project 'The postal sector: an inclusive employer for a more inclusive society'.
CESI Commissions on Employment and Gender Equality elect new leadership
At its constitutive meeting on May 16, following CESI's Congress in December, CESI's Commissions on Employment and Social Affairs (SOC) and Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) elected their new leadership.
CESI: New EU public procurement rules must be socially fair
In response to an ad-hoc European social partner consultation, CESI has called for new public procurement rules to be socially balanced.
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CESI publishes priorites for next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034
On May 5, CESI published its priorites for the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
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Violence is not part of the job!
CESI SG Klaus Heeger co-signed the updated European guidelines to protect workers from third party violence and harassment.
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CESI on World OSH Day: Put digitalisation and AI in the spotlight
Today, on the occasion of this year's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, CESI reaffirms its commitment to promoting occupational safety and health for all workers.
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Gender equality in public administration: A CESI debate in Rome
On April 9, 2025, CESI hosted an eQualPro event in the liaison office of the European Parliament in Rome, focusing on gender equality in public administration.
CESI participates in social partner kick-off on EU Quality Jobs Roadmap
Today, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger participated in a high-level kick-off meeting on a new EU Quality Jobs Roadmap with EU Jobs Commissioner Roxana MĂźnzatu.
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Activer event in Italy: Unions driving skills and inclusion
At the #ACTIVER event in Salerno, trade unions advanced strategies for skills, inclusion, and fair transitions.
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CESI at SEISMEC to share trade union views on human-centric ICT at work
On April 7/8, CESI participated at the SEISMEC project's most recent General Assembly in Cork to present trade union priorities for human-centric ICT in workplaces.
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Defending Europe's social model in an era of disruption| Editorial of Secretary General Klaus Heeger
How to secure competitiveness without sacrificing cohesion and build economic strength without undermining social stability (?)
Strengthening equality and union partnership in Riga
By focusing on past EU achievements, present obstacles, and future risks, CESI aims at helping workers and unions be agents of fairness and change.
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Tariffs, tensions, and the cost to workers: CESI on the U.S. trade measures
Trumpâs tariffs risk a trade war that threatens jobs, fuels inflation, and hits workers hardest. CESI urges a united EU response to protect our industries and social model.
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CESI welcomes the EU's new Internal Security and Preparedness Union Strategy
CESI welcomes the EU Internal Security Strategy and the Preparedness Union Strategy as important milestones toward safeguarding the Union and its people from an increasingly complex landscape of threats.
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OPINION | Public services and social dialogue: Europe's competitive advantage
CESI SG Klaus Heeger emphasises that social dialogue and public services are Europe's competitive advantage, not obstacles to growth.
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CESI urges socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for Europe
As the European Commission moves ahead with a policy agenda of deregulation, CESI has adopted a new resolution to call for a socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for Europe.
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Joint letter: CESI supports call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term care
Today, together with 20 European civil society and trade union organisations, CESI supports a joint call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term care. A corresponding letter was transmitted to the European Commissioner for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana MĂźnzatu.
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Defence â A third transition underway, after the green and the digital?
CESI broadly welcomes the new EU White Paper on European Defence, published by the European Commission on March 19. It could lead to a new third major transition after the green and the digital.
CESI calls on social outcomes as priorities in revised EU public procurement rules
In a consultation statement, CESI has called on the European Commission to make social outcomes a priority in revised EU directives on public procurement and concessions.
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International Womenâs Day: CESI welcomes new EU Roadmap for Womenâs Rights
CESI underscores that the success of the Roadmap will depend on continued collaboration between the European institutions, Member States, social partners and civil society.
âReArm Europeâ: A Paradigm Shift in European Defence and Societal Resilience
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen couldnât have been blunter. In her letter to the special European Council she wrote: âA new era is upon us. Europe faces a clear and present danger on a scale that none of us have seen in our adult lifetimeâ.
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March 3 â European Day for a Work-Free Sunday
Ensure synchronised resting time also in times of competitiveness
The European Employment and Social Rights Forum and the proposed âUnion of Skillsâ
CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger participated in the European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2025, Europeâs largest event on employment and social affairs, which took place on March 5-6 in Brussels.
Equal Care Day 2025â Towards a fairer society
Today, on March 1, Equal Care Day 2025, CESI reaffirms its commitment to building a more balanced and equitable society and labour markets in Europe through a fairer distribution of care responsibilities.
8th EDRT: Why should Europe change its mindset and get ready for war?
Shortly after the so-called Weimar+ meeting comprising France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK, the Munich Security Conference 2025 and NATOâs Defence Ministers gathering in Brussels, CESI's 8th European Defence Round-Table (EDRT) took place.
Union of Skills: Improve training, recognition of qualifications & fair transitions
In a new position on an EU social partner consultation on a Union of Skills, CESI has called on the EU to issue concrete measures to improve professional training, recognition of qualifications and fair transitions for workers in the EU.
CESI in Strasbourg to discuss European Commission work programme with MEPs
During the European Parliament plenary week of February 10, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger met with a series of MEPs in Strasbourg to discuss the newly issued work programme of the European Commission for 2025.
EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector: A call for balance
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.
Itâs the economy, stupid. But not only. | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger
Priorities are shifting in EU policymaking. As Bill Clintonâs 1992 campaign famously put it: âItâs the economy, stupid.â Today, this focus has fully resurfaced in Europe, placing competitiveness as a cornerstone of future prosperity.
CESI calls for ambitious EU Roadmap for Women's Rights
As part of a social partner consultation, CESI adopted a new position on a forthcoming EU Roadmap for Women's Rights.
Programme Commission and Presidium set CESI work topics for 2025
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'
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
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
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
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.
The Polish EU Presidency: Delivering in times of uncertainty
Today, the Polish Prime Minister Tusk presented the priorities of the Polish Council Presidency to the European Parliament.
SynCrisis final conference: Strengthening public services in an era of ongoing crises
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 Europeâs multifaceted and interconnected crises.
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