Cultured meat (CM) is raising interest globally, including from multinational food companies, as an innovative technology to produce meat without farming animals. This completely different way of obtaining animal proteins is perceived as disruptive to the existing system. This study reviews the state of the art of research related to the potential impact of CM development on environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability, highlighting important knowledge gaps. These gaps fuel polarised positions.
At a time when the EU is grappling with slow productivity growth and rising global competition, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a set of recommendations highlighting the important role trade unions can play in helping Europe close the productivity gap, especially with the United States. The opinion argues that boosting productivity is not just about investing in technology and capital, but also about empowering workers, strengthening social dialogue and supporting workplace innovation.
At its July 2025 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a landmark opinion calling for a comprehensive EU strategy to support, protect and empower civil society. The opinion, requested by the European Commission, outlines a blueprint for a more structured, inclusive and resilient civil dialogue framework across the EU.
Across Europe, rising rents and house prices are putting decent housing out of reach for many. In response, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion calling for urgent action, stressing that affordable housing must be a cornerstone of EU cohesion policy, as the crisis threatens both social inclusion and economic competitiveness.
