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.
