Following the third edition of Civil Society Week, under the theme ‘People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future’, the EESC reviewed its key outcomes in a plenary debate with the European institutions and stakeholders on 18 March. It concluded that civic participation is more important than ever, with democratic values under growing pressure globally and across parts of the EU.
At its March plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) stressed that the EU needed more decentralised energy and better coordination on electricity grids. Networks should be rapidly digitalised and be aligned with national energy and climate plans.
PGDG 10 AMS - EU Policy agenda for liveable cities
At its March 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on how to ensure social inclusion and independent living for persons with disabilities through high‑quality, specialised social services. Building on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030, and years of civil‑society advocacy, the Committee sets out a clear roadmap to close the gap between commitments and reality.
