In the opinion the EESC:

  • believes that trade policy must be closely coordinated with industrial policy and European economic security policy. This requires a common European foreign policy and security strategy;
  • believes that, in view of the current evolving circumstances, strong leadership is required and use of existing trade-defence tools if tariffs are imposed illegally, including retaliatory tariffs, economic diplomacy action, and WTO challenges;
  • proposes the establishment of an EU Investment Fund for Economic Resilience and Sustainable Competitiveness to boost financial capacity, alongside strengthening the European Investment Bank and completing the Banking and Capital Markets Unions;
  • stresses the importance of civil society's participation in trade negotiations through structured consultations to address critical concerns before agreements are finalized.

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how do we ensure their sustainable access to the labour market?

This event, organised by the EESC's Permanent Group on Immigration and Integration, aims to explore policies, strategies and best practices for enhancing labour market integration of vulnerable migrants. By including perspectives from institutional stakeholders, think thanks, social partners and civil society organisations we will examine how to ensure that vulnerable groups of migrants can contribute meaningfully to the workforce while securing their dignified livelihoods.

Your participation is most welcome!

Civil society's vision for a European Oceans Pact

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AC

A European Liquid Fuels Strategy

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AC

Working time, efficiency of the economy and well-being of workers

Document Type
AC

Health and safety at work

Document Type
AC

Inclusion of persons with disabilities in the context of new technologies and AI

Document Type
AC

Crises and crisis phenomena in modern Europe and civil society

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AC
Adopted on 18/09/2025 - Bureau decision date: 21/01/2025
Reference
REX/606-EESC-2025
Workers - GR II
Austria
Civil Society Organisations - GR III
Croatia
Plenary session number
599
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  • Record of proceedings REX/606
  • Infopack REX/606
  • Follow-up from the Commission REX/606
Download — EESC opinion: A new Pact for the Mediterranean