The 10th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will take place on 28 May 2026 at the EESC.
Building on the successful joint meeting held in December, this meeting will be organised together with the EU DAGs for Japan and Korea. The aim is to foster synergies, exchange best practices, and discuss cross-cutting issues relevant to all three DAGs.
Members of the three DAGs will exchange with the European Commission's DG TRADE on the state of play of the implementation of the respective TSD Chapters under the FTAs. Further discussions will include TSD in the digital economy, including AI governance and new forms of work, the implementation of ILO Conventions in Singapore, Korea and Japan, as well as the follow up of the Commission's Evaluation of the impact of EU's agreements on key environmental aspects, including the climate
During the meeting, the EU DAG will also exchange views on EU-Singapore relations and recent developments in Singapore, including their priorities, with Ambassador Heng Aik Yeow, Head of the Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the European Union.
Building on the successful meeting held in December, which gathered also the EU DAGs for Korea and Singapore, the format of the meeting will be the same this time. The aim is to foster synergies, exchange best practices, and discuss cross-cutting issues relevant to all three DAGs.
This public hearing will gather policymakers and civil society stakeholders to discuss on how public banks can better support EU industrial policy, innovation, the scale-up of EU businesses, and, ultimately, economic growth.
The 37th meeting of the EEA Consultative Committee takes place in Vaduz, bringing together EESC and EFTA representatives to discuss key developments within the EEA. The meeting focuses on the future of the EEA Agreement, current policy challenges, and priorities such as jobs, skills and labour mobility.
This public hearing will aim to present and discuss the European Commission's Action Plan against Cyberbullying, bringing together key institutional actors, civil society organisations, social partners and experts to exchange views on effective prevention and response measures. The discussion will contribute to the preparation of the EESC Opinion SOC/869.
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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The 15th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement focused on the implementation of the TSD chapter, labour rights, civic space in Viet Nam, and the future role of DAGs in monitoring the agreement.
Representatives from the European Commission provided updates on recent developments in EU-Viet Nam relations, including the establishment of a new EU-Viet Nam Task Force aimed at strengthening technical and political engagement on key implementation issues under the EVFTA. Members welcomed efforts to reactivate the agreement’s institutional structures but stressed that deeper bilateral cooperation must remain linked to concrete progress on sustainability and labour commitments.
Discussions highlighted persistent concerns regarding the ratification and implementation of ILO Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association, labour inspections, and the broader shrinking space for civil society and human rights defenders in Viet Nam. Members reiterated the importance of maintaining pressure on Viet Nam to fully implement its TSD obligations.
Saskia Bricmont (MEP) exchanged views with members on the role of the European Parliament in monitoring the implementation of the EVFTA, particularly regarding labour rights and human rights commitments. Participants stressed the need for stronger involvement of DAGs in institutional discussions and closer cooperation with the European Parliament.
The meeting also addressed the follow-up to complaints submitted under the EU’s Single Entry Point mechanism and discussed the potential role of civil society under the upcoming Forced Labour Regulation.
Finally, members confirmed priority areas for future work, including sustainable fisheries, women’s empowerment, and continued engagement on ILO conventions, ahead of future joint meetings with the Vietnamese DAG.
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.
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