On 11 February, the European Commission published its 2025 work programme. Several initiatives in the work programme – initiatives to enhance competitiveness through the promotion of reforms and investments, both private and public, the new the Savings and Investment Union, as well as the next Multiannual Financial Framework, just to name a few – fall in the remit of the Section for Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion (ECO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). We organise this debate to discuss with representatives of the Commission and the members of the EESC the conditions and actions needed for the EU and its Member States to successfully implement what is outlined in the Commission and achieve the shared goals of the Union.
The ECO section is organising a high-level debate on Defence Funding in the EU. This topic is of utmost importance in the current political debate, particularly given the new geopolitical context, the new EU institutional and legislative cycle that is just starting, and the preparations for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework.
The EESC is organising this public debat to discuss how civil society partners can use a results-orientation approach in cohesion policy for the next programming period. The principles of multi-level governance and shared management are contradictory or complementary to the results-focused cohesion policy ?
In the context of the European Gender Equality Week, the European Economic and Social Committee is organising a thematic debate during the meeting of its Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT) on 13 November 2024 (14:30 - 16:00 CET), focusing on the disproportionate impact of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss on women and girls, and the critical role they play in advocating for solutions.
Public debate organised by the EESC's Associational Life Category in cooperation with Civil Society Europe
Event type
Debate
Location
Rue Belliard 99
Brussels
Belgium
The debate will be a hybrid event. For in-person and online participation prior registration is required. The registration period has ended. You can still follow the event live via webstreaming on our website in English.
Public debate with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
Event type
Debate
Location
Online event
Belgium
Public debate on Reforms for a more resilient economy for all: the new EU legislature with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
The Capital Markets Union (CMU) is an initiative that was launched in 2014 with the aim of creating a single market for capital in the EU. Today, despite concerted efforts towards more integrated capital markets, such as the 2015 and 2020 Action Plans, the CMU remains incomplete. Yet, recent developments offer hope for renewed momentum. The statement of the Eurogroup in inclusive format on the future of the CMU, and the report "Much more than a market", by Enrico Letta, outline fresh proposals on how to further integrate financial markets in the EU and stimulate investment. Against this backdrop, this public debate will convene institutional actors and civil society stakeholders to take stock of current developments and discuss policy solutions for the upcoming parliamentary term.
Recognizing sustainable finance as a critical element in the pursuit of sustainability, this event aims to explore the intersectionality between biodiversity conservation and climate finance, shedding light on their interdependencies, challenges, and opportunities and providing input to the EESC own-initiative opinions (A comprehensive strategy for biodiversity at COP16 and Climate finance).
