26-27 March 2025 European Commission – Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room) Web stream click here AGENDA Debates Thursday 27 March 2025 at 9:00 De-polarising societies – Key Take-aways of Civil Society Week 2025 with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Brikena Xhomaqi, Co-chair of the … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding for a second year the Civil Society Week: Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies from 17-20 March 2025, at the EESC premises, Jacques Delors Building (rue Belliard 99, B-1040 Brussels). To address the outcomes of the 2024 elections worldwide and the growing trend of polarisation … Leer más
Tourism is a powerhouse for the EU economy which can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. It is time to rethink the way tourism works and move beyond sustainability towards regenerative tourism – where destinations don’t just survive but thrive. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is urging the European Union to transform its tourism sector, emphasising … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding its annual youth event – Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) 2025 – in Brussels on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025. Some 100 young people will participate. They are representatives of youth organisations, national youth councils and secondary schools as well as from EU Member States, candidate countries and … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is urging the EU to implement a robust industrial strategy that enhances competitiveness, creates quality jobs and aligns with the Green Deal. To succeed, this strategy must be closely monitored and adapted to emerging challenges. Addressing deindustrialisation ‘Europe faces a serious risk of deindustrialisation. Industry and climate … Leer más
As Europe faces an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, the need for a strong, unified approach to defence funding has never been more urgent. In response to a request from the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and at a time of escalating security threats, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has … Leer más
European farmers are facing mounting crises, from extreme weather to market instability and unfair competition. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a stark warning: existing EU policies are failing to protect farmers, and urgent reforms are needed to secure their incomes, strengthen their bargaining power, and ensure a sustainable future for European agriculture. … Leer más
26-27 February 2025 26 February, 2.30 p.m. | 27 February, 9.00 a.m. European Commission – Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room) Web stream click here AGENDA Debates Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 15:00 EU competitiveness, single market and regulatory simplification, with Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union and Michal … Leer más
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) gathered to celebrate the inauguration of a bust honouring Jacques Delors, a visionary leader of European integration and the architect of the European Union as we know today, and the joint communication space. This tribute recognizes Delors’ pivotal role in … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is spearheading the debate around AI in the world of work, by holding two high-level events, taking part in the AI Action Summit and adopting key opinions on this burning issue. The rollout of AI technology in the workplace will inevitably bring important changes with it and the … Leer más