The EU-Chile DCG will hold its 2nd meeting on 28 September 2026.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental EU value, but also a driver of economic growth, competitiveness and democratic resilience, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) says in its opinion on the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030, adopted during its July plenary session.

Minutes of the 236th meeting of the REX Section - 7 July 2026

Download — EESC-2026-01722-00-00-PV-TRA.docx — (Minutes)

With the European energy system facing deep geopolitical, economic and social transformation, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) argues, in a newly adopted opinion, that the EU now needs a clear, common plan for energy storage, something that is essential for energy independence and security of supply.

Ongoing (updated on 22/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/711-EESC
Ongoing (updated on 22/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/710-EESC-2026-02247
Diversity Europe - GR III
Italy
Ongoing (updated on 23/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/709-EESC-2026-02226
Employers - GR I
Belgium
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Ongoing (updated on 23/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/708-EESC
Workers - GR II
Spain
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Conclusions and recommendations
Conference on 'Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda'

Europe's migration policy must be built on rights, integration and legal pathways, not just border controls and returns, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) says in its opinion on the European Migration and Asylum Strategy, adopted during its July plenary session.