ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 349

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 66
29 September 2023

Contents

page

I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Economic and Social Committee

580th plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee, 12.7.2023–13.7.2023

2023/C 349/01

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on a review of tax policy to shield low-income households and vulnerable groups from the negative effects of the green transition (own-initiative opinion)

1

2023/C 349/02

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Strengthening collective bargaining power across the European Union’ (own-initiative opinion)

7

2023/C 349/03

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Follow up to inflation and energy measures and EU energy resilience for essential economic sectors’ (own-initiative opinion)

12

2023/C 349/04

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Water efficient consumption and consumer awareness about their water footprint’ (own-initiative opinion)

18

2023/C 349/05

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Revision of the Textile Labelling Regulation’ (Exploratory opinion)

24

2023/C 349/06

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on a European Strategy for Older Persons (exploratory opinion at the request of the Spanish Presidency)

28

2023/C 349/07

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the decarbonisation of European industry and the role of innovation and digitalisation in driving it (Exploratory opinion requested by the Spanish Presidency)

36

2023/C 349/08

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet’ (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Spanish Presidency)

41

2023/C 349/09

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the economics of an ‘EU Blue Deal’ — water-related investment needs in the EU (own-initiative opinion)

50

2023/C 349/10

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Access to water: tackling water poverty and its implications for social policy’ (own-initiative opinion)

60

2023/C 349/11

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘How to engage with the intended public and how to effectively use the results of the work of citizens’ panels’ (own-initiative opinion)

69

2023/C 349/12

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Water-intensive industries and water-efficient technologies’ (Own-initiative opinion)

74

2023/C 349/13

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Sustainable water management and climate emergency: circular and other solutions for the EU agri-food system in a future “Blue Deal”’ (own-initiative opinion)

80

2023/C 349/14

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Sustainable and resilient water infrastructure and distribution networks’ (own-initiative opinion)

87

2023/C 349/15

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Advertising through influencers and its impact on consumers’ (Exploratory opinion requested by the Spanish Presidency)

94

2023/C 349/16

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Measures to improve mental health’ (Exploratory opinion requested by the Spanish Presidency)

100

2023/C 349/17

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Measures to reduce child obesity’ (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Spanish Presidency)

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III   Preparatory acts

European Economic and Social Committee

580th plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee, 12.7.2023–13.7.2023

2023/C 349/18

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks and repealing Directive 2014/61/EU (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)’ (COM(2023) 94 final — 2023/0046 (COD))

116

2023/C 349/19

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 (COM(2023) 217 final — 2023/0124 (COD))

121

2023/C 349/20

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the EU action plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries (COM(2023) 102 final)

127

2023/C 349/21

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956’ (COM(2023) 88 final — 2023/0042 (COD))

134

2023/C 349/22

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020’ [COM(2023) 160 final — 2023/0079 (COD)] and on ‘Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — A secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials in support of the twin transition’ (COM(2023) 165 final)

142

2023/C 349/23

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council — European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence (JOIN(2023) 9 final)

155

2023/C 349/24

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the review of the crisis management and deposit insurance framework contributing to completing the Banking Union (COM(2023) 225 final) – on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action (COM(2023) 226 final — 2023/0111 (COD)) – on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/59/EU as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action (COM(2023) 227 final — 2023/0112 (COD)) – on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/59/EU and Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards certain aspects of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (COM(2023) 229 final — 2023/0113 (COD))

161

2023/C 349/25

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/881 as regards managed security services’ (COM(2023) 208 final) — 2023/0108 (COD) and on ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures to strengthen solidarity and capacities in the Union to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents’ (COM(2023) 209 final]) — 2023/0109 (COD)

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2023/C 349/26

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the Revision of the EU Pollinators Initiative — A new deal for pollinators’ (COM(2023) 35 — final)

173

2023/C 349/27

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘a) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age’ (COM(2023) 62 final) and ‘b) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)’ (COM(2023) 161 final — 2023/0081 (COD))

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