What should a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 look like for Europe? What are the key strengths the EU should draw on to ensure a bright future for its citizens? These will be the questions at the heart of the EESC's Civil Society Days 2021, taking place online from 1 to 5 March.

Throughout the pandemic, organised civil society has played a key role in coping with the countless challenges posed by COVID-19, including supporting public authorities which were struggling under the overwhelming difficulties.

This hands-on experience means it can bring precious insights to the debate about the recovery and offer some timely input into the Conference on the Future of Europe, as the end of the stalemate regarding its leadership paves the way for it to kick off in May.

The EESC's Civil Society Days 2021 will offer a series of stimulating debates with inspirational speakers and centred on the following key topics:

• multilevel sustainable democracy in Europe
• the social economy and youth entrepreneurship for a sustainable recovery
• the role of education and culture in the sustainable recovery for Europe
• the future of work in the wellbeing economy
• youth activism, systemic change and recovery in Europe
• a social Green Deal for a sustainable recovery
• the role of key civil society groups in the renovation wave
• the role and economic value of volunteers on the road to recovery and beyond.

Individuals and organisations wishing to participate in the conference can find out more and register here. (dm)