Events

  • At its 599th plenary session, held on 18 September 2025, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted an opinion on  Blue Diplomacy and water cooperation – solutions to relieve the pressure of climate induced migration.

  • Conference

    Conference co-organised by the EESC Workers’ Group and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) to explore the critical issue of how artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making systems are reshaping the workplace, impacting workers’ rights, privacy, and dignity.

  • The first meeting of the Eastern European Domestic Advisory Group for Ukraine/Moldova/Georgia took place on 4 November 2025.

    During the meeting, the EU DAG elected its presidency for the 2025–2028 term and held a tour de table to introduce its members and the organisations they represent.

    It was likewise an opportunity for members to receive an update from the European Commission on the implementation of trade and sustainable development commitments and to discuss the draft joint statement adopted at the EU–Ukraine DAG-to-DAG meeting on 5 November 2025, which was subsequently presented at the Civil Society Forum on 12 November. 

  • Inaugural Plenary session
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    Event type
    Plenary Session
  • Event type
    Debate

    The European Commission is in the process of developing a European Affordable Housing Plan, to be launched in 2026. This political debate will explore what elements and policies should be included in order to produce a holistic and inclusive housing plan.

  • The 16th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA, the last one chaired by Luisa Santos, was mostly dedicated to an exchange of views with Caroline Read, Deputy Ambassador at the UK Mission to the EU, on the implementation of the EU-UK Summit outcomes and the upcoming TCA review. 

    The EU DAG also discussed internally the end of mandate and the upcoming renewal. Finally, and in the spirit of good cooperation with the European Commission, DG Trade updated the EU DAG with preparations undertaken for the upcoming TCA committees season.

  • Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU

    The EESC's Permanent Group on disability Rights is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Accessible and Affordable Housing for All: Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU " on 15 September 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm.

    This event will feature insights from EU institutions, showcase good practices at the local level, and highlight recommendations from civil society and disability organisations.

  • Event type
    Conference

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) organised under the auspices of the Danish Presidency of the EU Council a conference entitled "AI Implications on European Union Civil Society: Perspectives from Denmark".

  • The 17th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group under the EU-Ukraine DCFTA took place on 12 September 2025. Click on the programme tab to consult the topics on the agenda.