Innovation is indeed a key component of Belgium’s economy and its productivity, and has been encouraged and supported by several instruments and policy measures, be it at the federal or at the regional level. By showcasing best practices in fostering synergies between the private sector, businesses and the R&D community, the conference aims to present the Belgian example and discuss the situation in different EU Member States.
EESC/CoR Building Jacques Delors -
Room Atrium 6 & 5, JDE 53 -
Rue Belliard, 99-101
1040 Brussels
Belgium
The workshop will delve into Europe's AI landscape, explore Europe's position in the global talent race for AI expertise and identify EU´s comparative edge and its most promising sectors when it comes to AI in R&D. Join us for the timely debate in view of the preparation of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
Meeting of the Category "Workers' Voice for more democratic participation"
Rue Belliard 99
Brussels
Belgium
The upcoming meeting of the category "Workers' Voice for more democratic participation" will focus on the role European Works Councils can play in ensuring corporate due diligence, with a focus on human rights.
Conference on Professional Support for the EU Blue Deal
Belliard street 99
Brussels and online
Belgium
Join us on 7 May 2024, when the Liberal Professions Category of the EESC proudly presents the 8th edition of the Day of Liberal Professions. The conference is open to the public. Registration is now closed. We invite you to follow live via webstreaming.
Public hearing in the framework of own-initiative opinion ECO/641 - Taxation Framework for Social Economy Entities
Public hearing
Online event
Brussels
Belgium
The social economy is a vital part of the European social and economic system. It generates and maintains high-quality jobs, fosters the inclusion of marginalised groups into the labour market, promotes sustainable business practices, and provides employment for millions of people. In this way, it makes the single market more inclusive, our societies more cohesive and fosters employment models that are tailored to local and communal needs.
The EESC in the context of the European elections campaign #UseYourVote is organizing a book-talk event on EU elections 2024: where is Europe heading to? with the participation of Paolo Gentiloni Commissioner for Economy and Luca Jahier, former EESC president and author of the book "Farel'Europa, fare la pace". The debate will be moderated by Marco Zatterin, Deputy chief editor of "La Stampa".
This public hearing aims to exchange views with civil society representatives from candidate countries and EU's stakeholders on the opportunities and challenges for the EU-agri-food sector with EU enlargement and to identify the contributions of the accession countries to the EU's social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
During the meeting, DG Trade will update the EU DAG on the EU-Vietnam FTA in general and on the implementation of the TSD-chapter in particular. The EU DAG will discuss main challenges for companies related to due diligence legislation and how to take the work of the DAG on this topic further, the space for civil society in Vietnam based on the presentation of a recent report on Directive 24, and the issue of cat and dog meat trade and consumption in Vietnam from a health perspective. The members will also exchange views on the DAG's priorities for this mandate.
