On 30 June 2026, the Civil Society Organisations՚ Group will host a high-level conference entitled 'Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda' in Ireland. For in-person participation, please register by 24 June 2026 via our registration form. The event will also be webstreamed. Prior registration for the streaming is not required.
On 14 April, the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) launched its latest EU Poverty Watch Report, Promoting and Strengthening National and Local Anti-Poverty Strategies (NAPS & LAPS), at an event in Brussels hosted by the Civil Society Organisations’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
On 9 May 2026, Open Day at the EESC brought together more that 3,500 visitors from across Europe and beyond for a vibrant celebration of dialogue, democracy and unity.
Hosted by the Civil Society Organisations' Group on 8 May, the event entitled 'European leadership for the future: Civil society driving the post 2030 agenda' was attended by Teresa Ribera (Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition), Directors-General of the European Commission, civil society representatives and others.
ByCillian LOHAN, rapporteur for the EESC exploratory opinion requested by the European Commission on the Circular Economy Act, and President of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group, representing the Irish Environmental Pillar
We spoke with Katrīna Leitāne, the co-rapporteur for the EESC opinion SOC/842, representing the National Youth Council of Latvia in the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group
By Ileana IZVERNICEANU DE LA IGLESIA, member of the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group, representing the Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU)
