Category Archives: Social & Economic Affairs
In 1957 the six founding nations of the European Economic Community set out to create a common market with a common competition and trade policy. This project remains central to the European Union.
Under the terms of the Maastricht Treaty a monetary union dimension was added to the project. Today, the Treaty of the European Union requires in art 3,3 the EU to become “a highly competitive social market economy”.
COMECE has welcomed the inclusion of this goal and recommended balancing responsibility and solidarity in the Euro zone.
The COMECE Secretariat follows socio-ethical questions raised by the process of European integration in the field of social and economic policy.
COMECE is assisted in this mission by a Commission on Social Affairs.
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VIDEO | COMECE participates in Article 17 TFEU Seminar on Housing in the EU
COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Seminar on “Housing in the EU: Strategies for a Europe that Supports People, Families and Young Generations”, held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. The event was hosted by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Antonella Sberna, who also serves as the EP responsible for the Article 17 dialogue. Full video recording | COMECE Contribution … Continue reading
04/06/2025
Adviser Moravitz’s speech during EP Article 17 TFEU Seminar on housing [EN]
25/05/2025
COMECE contribution to the EC initiative “European Democracy Shield” [EN]
08/01/2025
Address by the President of COMECE, Mons. Crociata, to the Social Pastoral Ministry of the Dioceses of Triveneto [IT]
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European Sunday Alliance issues new Manifesto promoting a Work-free Sunday for all
In view of the European Day for a Work-free Sunday (3 March), the European Sunday Alliance (ESA) issues on Friday, 1 March 2024, a new manifesto stressing that “synchronised resting time is an effective tool to counter loneliness and highlights its importance for the mental health of workers”. Download the new Manifesto | Video campaign Furthermore, in the view of upcoming EU elections in June … Continue reading
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“Economy should serve humanity and promote the dignity of every person”, says COMECE at EP conference on Social Market Economy
“The purpose of the economy is to serve humanity, not the other way around. It should promote the dignity of every person,” stated Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of COMECE, during the conference ‘A Social Market Economy that Cares’, hosted by the EPP Group at the European Parliament on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Full video recording | Photo Gallery The conference focused on addressing … Continue reading
13/07/2023
COMECE President Mgr. Crociata’s speech during webinar on civil society recommendations to the EU [IT]
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Video of the Conference “Towards a new model for companies in Europe” is now online
The video of the conference “Towards a new model for companies in Europe” is now online on our YouTube channel. If you did not have the opportunity to attend the event, click here to watch the video! The video offers a reflection on new inclusive business models in Europe, taking inspiration from the experience of the Spanish corporation Mondragon. The conference took place in Brussels … Continue reading
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The European Sunday Alliance advocates for including fight against loneliness in the EU agenda
The European Sunday Alliance held on Wednesday 26 April 2023 a Breakfast event in the European Parliament on the topic “Work and loneliness: Quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers”. Participants discussed the need for flexibility in the labour market in a post-Covid context, while securing a synchronised weekly day of rest. The discussion highlighted that a common day of rest would decrease loneliness, improve mental … Continue reading