Events

  • This public hearing will aim to present and discuss the European Commission’s Strategy on Intergenerational Fariness, a new strategic framework to guarantee that current decisions are made with the future in mind, ensuring a fair balance of benefits and burdens across all generations. The event will gather key institutional actors, civil society organisations, social partners and experts to reflect on the Strategy's priorities and to contribute to the preparation of the EESC Opinion (SOC/868).

    The event will be webstreamed (EN, original). No registration is needed and participation is free of charge.

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  • This hearing will bring together representatives from EU institutions, organised civil society and voices from candidate countries to gather input for the EESC’s opinion on enlargement and climate.

  • Save the date! 🇪🇺 

    On Saturday 9 May 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opens its doors to you in celebration of Europe Day! This special occasion marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a defining moment that laid out the foundations of European unity and cooperation.

  • The 17th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under CETA will take place on 7 May 2026.

    During the meeting, EU DAG members will discuss the DAG's priorities and define its work programme for the coming years.

    The discussions will also provide an opportunity to exchange views with the European Commission on the implementation of the TSD Chapter, as well as prepare for the upcoming joint meetings with our Canadian counterparts, scheduled to take place in Ottawa from 1 to 3 June 2026.

  • This public hearing will bring together policymakers and civil society stakeholders to discuss on existing initiatives, the role that civil society should play, and what policy actions are necessary to untap their potential in this regard.

  • Event type
    Public hearing

    This public hearing will feed into the works on the own-initiative opinion which aims to clearly define social farming as an innovation in agriculture, highlighting its social impacts and to identify barriers to its development - such as legislative frameworks, recognition of services, financing, insurance, quality and safety, capacities and competences.

  • The 17th meeting of the EU-Moldova Civil Society Platform will place on 24 April 2026 in Chisinau. The debate will focus assessing the state of play in the implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement as well as the progress made by the Republic of Moldova on EU accession path. In addition, the Platform will discuss how to strengthen the civic space and the operating environment for civil society, the role of civil society in monitoring the Growth Plan, and the alignment of the national legal framework governing labour relations and social dialogue with the European acquis. A joint declaration will be adopted at the end of the meeting.

  • Event type
    JCC Meeting

    The 22nd meeting of the EU–Montenegro Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) was hold in Podgorica. The meeting brought together representatives of organised civil society from the European Union and Montenegro to exchange views on recent developments in EU–Montenegro relations and on key priorities in the EU accession process.

  • Event in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
    Event type
    Conference

    Registration for in-person participation is now closed. Streaming will be available on this page on the day of the event. Prior registration for the streaming is not required.