Single market / Future enlargement of the Union
(own initiative opinion)
DG ENEST – Commissioner KOS

Pro-worker AI: levers for harnessing the potential and mitigating the risks of AI in connection with employment and labour market policies (own-initiative opinion)
DG EMPL – Executive Vice-President MÎNZATU

Euro area economic policy 2025
DG ECFIN – Commissioner DOMBROVSKIS

How to support social economy entities in line with State aid rules: thoughts following the suggestions in Enrico Letta’s report
(own-initiative opinion)
DG COMP – Executive Vice-President RIBERA

A competition policy at the heart of EU’s competitiveness 
(own-initiative opinion)
DG COMP – Executive Vice-President RIBERA

The negotiations on the EU 2040 climate target are currently in a deadlock. In today’s plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) decided to back the proposed Climate Law Amendment, urging the EU Council and the Parliament to seal the 90% target before COP30 in Brazil, warning Europe risks losing credibility if it drags its feet.

Ongoing (updated on 03/03/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
Reference
SOC/847-EESC
Workers - GR II
Italy
Plenary session number
606
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Adopted on 23/10/2025 - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
Reference
SOC/846-EESC-2025
Plenary session number
600
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  • Record of proceedings SOC/846
Download — EESC opinion: Sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive 2004/37/EC: extending the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work
Adopted on 22/01/2026 - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
Reference
SOC/845-EESC-2025
Workers - GR II
Italy
Plenary session number
602
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The European Social Fund (ESF) is the EU's main instrument to promote and strengthen social cohesion in Europe's societies by investing in Europe's people, their future and preparedness. The EESC's opinion welcomes the proposal to establish the ESF within the National and Regional Partnership Plans for 2028–2034, but calls for a stronger social dimension, clearer governance, and reinforced partnership structures. The EESC insists on protecting the ESF's distinctive role in supporting quality employment, skills development and social inclusion while ensuring that funding remains adequate, targeted and complementary with other EU instruments.

  • Record of Proceedings SOC/845
Download — EESC opinion: Establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan