As the European Union undergoes significant transformation, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plays a key role in evaluating and influencing the European Commission’s 2025 Work Programme, which outlines the EU’s legislative and policy priorities. During its plenary session, the EESC discussed these priorities with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, emphasising economic resilience, social equity and sustainability.  

In a debate with the Commissioner for Democracy, Michael McGrath, the EESC warned about ongoing efforts to silence, discredit and weaken those who stand up for democracy, social justice and fundamental rights, and expressed its readiness to join forces with the Commission to protect Europe’s civil society and fight polarisation