Implementing the New European Bauhaus

Download — EESC-2026-00440-00-00-PA-TRA — (TEN/0873)
Ongoing (updated on 04/05/2026) - Bureau decision date: 28/04/2026
Reference
TEN/887-EESC-2026
Plenary session number
607
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