left 0 0 0 Draft DISCUSSIO N CONCEPT The role of organized civil society in the process of Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone (9 Mаy 2023 in Sofia ) This Concept aims to define the objectives, topics, participants and expected results of holding a discussion dedicated to Bulgaria's accession the Eurozone and outlined in the Economic and Social Council (ESC) Action Plan for 2023. 9 May 2023 marks the 73 rd anniversary of the signing of the Schuman Declaration and as part of the European family, the ESC proposes to share common European values, integration, and protection on this day to preserve European unity and peace. Main objectives of the discussion The event aims to present the current situation and position of organized civil society on the way to Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone, discussing key issues among stakeholders : representatives of trade unions and employers, civil organisations, academic s , the National Assembly, the government, partners from Croatia, Estonia, Latvia , financial institutions, local and municipal administrations, European organisations, Fiscal Council, media , etc. There will be one event held in the capital on 9 May 2023 . And 6 more regional discussions in the country (in process of being specified the dates and venues of 6 regional conferences after coordination with the MoF ) Contribution of the ESC to the process of accession to the Eurozone We anticipate that the ESC will position itself as one of the main initiators and drivers of the debate on Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone, as a "citizen's parliament" and as the only advisory body that has expertly expressed a position on the subject beyond political talk. The Economic and Social Council of Bulgaria demonstrates the strength and will of all members to unite around the 2030 strategic goal of developing a greener, more digital, and more social Europe, of which Bulgaria is a part. In this context, the Council develops acts, expres sing the position of the organis ed civil society on socially significant issues of the socio-economic development of the country. T he ESC has already adopted two acts related to the process accession of Bulgaria to Eurozone on the i mpact on the economic development, the inflation and the incomes in the country, commissioned by the National Assembly , and an Opinion on the National plan . Bulgaria ’s accession to the Eurozone is the next step to bringing better social and economic convergence of the country. T he ESC actively participates in various forums and discussions because it considers it extremely important that Bulgarian citizens, workers, and employers are better informed about the protection of their savings and investments, about the measures to oppose the speculation in prices during the transition to e uro and to ensure the maintenance of the current exchange rate during the changeover to the e uro . ESC will organis e an international hybrid conference " The role of organized civil society in the accession process of Bulgaria to the Eurozone ", which will provide a platform for discussing more practical aspects and specific topics . Tha t will create better awareness of citizens in the country. The members of ESC will be able to present the positions of the three groups. The current status le gislation and readiness of national authorities and be broadly discusses. Sharing the experience of Croatia and the Baltic States, specifically Estonia and Latvia , which have been on a currency board and have 12 years of membership, can serve as lessons learned. Croatia, which from 1 January this year became part of the Eurozone, can pass on its practical knowledge from the recent few months about control and consumer protection measures, against unjustified price increases for goods and services, dealing with unfair trade practices, about the banking sphere, the labour market, and other issues. Each of these countries has encountered difficulties, passed through various specific stages of development, so that in direct communication with the participants of the discussion, they can share how they are coping and how they are helping civil society in the transition to a new currency. The discussion, expression of opinions and p roposals by citizens and organis ations is a serious step towards transparency, openness, and publicity of the actions by the state . The o rganized civil society in Bulgaria will cont ribute to raising public support in the whole process . DRAFT PROGRAMME, DISCUSSION - SOFIA , 9 May 2023 “The role of organized civil society in the process of Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone” PANEL 1 : Official opening Moderator: Zornitsa Roussinova , President of ESC Key- Speakers ( tbc ): V ice-president of ESC (Group 1) V ice-president of ESC (Group 2) Vi ce -president of ESC (Group 3) Deputy Prime Minister for EU Funds Management Minister of F inance of Bulgaria Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank President and Vice-Presidents of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria Chairperson of the Committee on Budget and Finance of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria PANEL 2 : Bulgaria's Eurozone membership - legal and regulatory framework Moderator: Valentina Zartova , V ice-president of ESC Main speakers ( tbc ): Representative of the Ministry of F inance of Bulgaria - legal and regulatory framework in the country related to the process of accession to the Eurozone Representative of the Bulgarian National Bank - technical preparation s for adopting the euro to eliminate legal inconsistencies Representative of the F inancial S upervision Commission - regulations in the field of non-banking financial sector Representative of the Commission on Protection of Competition Q&A Coffee break PANEL 3 : Membership of Croatia, Estonia and Latvia in the Eurozone - experience and good practices Moderator: Plamen Dimitrov , V ice-president of ESC Main speakers ( tbc ) : Representatives of E mployers' and trade union organizations form Estonia and Latvia Representatives of Employers' organizations f ro m Croatia Representative of the State Inspectorate of Croatia Q&A PANEL 4 : Challenges, issues and solutions facing citizens and businesses in the preparing process for Eurozone membership Moderator : Bogomil Nikolov , V ice-president of ESC Main speakers ( tbc ): Representative/s of E mployers’ organizations - practical questions and challenges Trade union representative/s - practical questions and challenges Representative of the National Association of the Municipalities in Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) - challenges for municipal and local administrations Representative of the Ministry of I nterior Discussion with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, Bulgarian national Bank, Commission on Protection of Competition , Commission for Consumer Protection DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR REGIONAL DISCUSSIONS ( tbc ) ( In process of being specified t he dates and venues of 6 regional conferences after coordination with the MoF ) … Duration 9.00 – 14.00 hrs Participants in the discussion the members of the ESC; representatives of institutions that are relevant to the topic - National Assembly, Council of Ministers , National Social Security Institute , Bulgarian National Bank , Financial Supervision Commission, National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria , Ministry of Economy and Industry , Ministry of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry of Finance, National Revenue Agency , Commission for Consumer Protection, Ministry of Interior, etc. Guests from Croatia, Estonia, Latvia from E mployers’ organizations and T rade union organis ations Representatives of other non-governmental organizations, outside the ESC , who are also relevant to the topic ; Representatives of universities and students . Media . Participants , dates, venues A hybrid conference in Sofia on 9 May 2023 – approx. 100 participants in-person and additional number of online attendees ; venue ( tbc ) Six national regional conferences – approx. 6 0 participants in-person and additional number of online attendees ; dates and venues ( tbc ) Working languages Bulgarian and English Financing The events’ costs and the expenses for the foreign key- speakers will be covered by the host organization
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Subject: Invitation from Plamen Dimitrov CITUB
Mr. Peep Peterson
Minister of Health and Labour of the Republic of Estonia Rahukohtu St 3,
15161, Tallinn, Estonia
Dear Mr. Peterson,
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you
on
your new post as Minister of Health and Labour.
The Bulgarian Economic and Social Council and the Confederation of
Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria are going to arrange a discussion
for
the role of organized civil society in the process of Bulgaria’s
accession
to the Eurozone. The event will be held on May 9, 2023 in Sofia City and
will be attended by representatives from trade unions and employers,
civil
organisations, academics, the Bulgarian Parliament, the government,
financial institutions, local and municipal administrations, European
organisations, Fiscal Council, media, etc.
PANEL 3 from the discussion is: “Membership of Croatia, Estonia,
Lithuania
and Latvia in the Eurozone - experience and good practices”.
Due to the fact, that I will be Moderator of this panel, let me invite
you
to take part as a speaker (online) in the frames of 10 – 15 minutes.
In case you are not able to participate, I will highly appreciate your
recommendation of someone instead.
In the hope of a positive answer,
Best Regards,
Plamen Dimitrov
Mr. Peep Peterson
Minister of Health and Labour of the Republic of Estonia
Rahukohtu St 3, 15161, Tallinn,
Estonia
Dear Mr. Peterson,
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new post as
Minister of Health and Labour.
The Bulgarian Economic and Social Council and the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions
in Bulgaria are going to arrange a discussion for the role of organized civil society in the process
of Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone. The event will be held on May 9, 2023 in Sofia City and
will be attended by representatives from trade unions and employers, civil organisations,
academics, the Bulgarian Parliament, the government, financial institutions, local and municipal
administrations, European organisations, Fiscal Council, media, etc.
PANEL 3 from the discussion is: “Membership of Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia in the
Eurozone - experience and good practices”. Due to the fact, that I will be Moderator of this
panel, let me invite you to take part as a speaker (online connection) in the frames of 10 – 15
minutes. In case you are not able to participate, I will highly appreciate your recommendation
of someone instead.
In the hope of a positive answer,
Fraternal regards
Plamen Dimitrov
President of CITUB