The 17th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under CETA will take place on 7 May 2026.

During the meeting, EU DAG members will discuss the DAG's priorities and define its work programme for the coming years.

The discussions will also provide an opportunity to exchange views with the European Commission on the implementation of the TSD Chapter, as well as prepare for the upcoming joint meetings with our Canadian counterparts, scheduled to take place in Ottawa from 1 to 3 June 2026.

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Location
Nicosia, Cyprus

The EU needs a strong and coherent bioeconomy strategy grounded in strict sustainability safeguards, circular design, and reduced resource use, ensuring competitiveness and climate goals remain within planetary boundaries. It must also clearly define the societal value of the bioeconomy.

  • Editorial by EESC President Seamus Boland
  • Conference "Leading Change in Disability Services", Porto/Portugal
  • Policy Camp: Beyond the Bubble – VET, AI & the Future of EU Funding, Thessaloniki/Greece
  • Meet the ‘Inclusion ImpactBOX’: Unlocking the power of diversity in education
  • Shifts in EU development budget spending
  • Social Economy Europe calls for a strong social EU budget
  • The Digital Services Act: Weak Democratic Safeguards on Big Tech
  • Call on the European Parliament to Support Funding for Democracy as a Smart Investment to Achieve EU Foreign Policy Goals
  • Property owners ready to contribute to better neighbourhoods, new UIPI report finds
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This public hearing will aim to present and discuss the European Commission's Action Plan against Cyberbullying, bringing together key institutional actors, civil society organisations, social partners and experts to exchange views on effective prevention and response measures. The discussion will contribute to the preparation of the EESC Opinion SOC/869.

The permanent group on Inclusion of the Roma is organising a public hearing on 8 June 2026 on the topic of "United in Diversity: Roma Inclusion and Our Shared European Culture". The hearing will bring together policy-makers and civil society organisations to exchange views on how Roma culture is connected to a shared European identity, as well as on the visibility of Roma contributions in culture, media, and education across the European Union.