Press releases

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    30/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) reaffirmed its commitment to youth inclusion in policymaking during a high-level debate with European Commissioner Glenn Micallef at the EESC plenary session. The debate brought together EU stakeholders, youth representatives and institutional leaders to discuss the future of youth participation, intergenerational fairness and the practical tools that make youth mainstreaming a reality, chief among them the EESC Youth Test.

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    29/2025

    На юлската пленарна сесия на Европейския икономически и социален комитет (ЕИСК) беше проведен дебат относно политическите приоритети на настоящото председателство на Съвета на Европейския съюз. Основни цели: ЕС трябва да поеме отговорност за собствената си сигурност и да засили конкурентоспособността си.

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    28/2025

    The annual meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries-General of the Economic and Social Councils (ESCs) of the EU and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took place in Warsaw on 25–26 June 2025. This year's discussions focused on one of the EU’s most urgent priorities for citizens: improving living and working conditions across the Union.

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    27/2025

    The finalists for the 2025 EU Organic Awards have been officially announced, celebrating outstanding contributions to organic production and consumption across the European Union. Twenty-one finalists from thirteen EU countries have been selected across seven categories. Winners will be revealed at the official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September 2025, during the EU Organic Day celebrations.

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    26/2025

    At its June plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a resolution contributing to the European Commission’s 2026 work programme. It outlines a wide-ranging set of proposals to boost competitiveness, strengthen strategic autonomy, enhance social cohesion and renew democratic life.

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    25/2025

    At its June plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) became the first EU body to formally endorse the Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society, backing the European Commission’s Roadmap for Women’s Rights. This move sends a clear signal that urgent, concrete action is needed to close persistent gender gaps.

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    24/2025

    The European Economic and Social Committee reaffirmed its unwavering support for a democratic Belarus by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Belarusian democratic forces, as represented by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. This new Memorandum of Understanding formalises a new phase of structured collaboration to support Belarusian civil society and its European aspirations. 

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    23/2025

    Following a debate in plenary with European Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted an own-initiative opinion urging the European Commission to deliver a more ambitious and fairer action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

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    22/2025

    Конференцията относно финансовата достъпност на енергията, организирана от Европейския икономически и социален комитет (ЕИСК) и Европейската комисия, подчерта необходимостта от активно участие на възможно най-голяма част от населението. Домакинствата, уязвимите граждани и МСП, включително тези в селските райони, трябва да се превърнат в основни участници в енергийния преход.

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    21/2025

    The extraordinary Bureau meeting of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), held in Copenhagen on 19 May, underlined the importance of skills, education and lifelong learning in successfully navigating the EU’s green and digital transitions.