Ongoing (updated on 10/09/2026) - Bureau decision date: 22/09/2026
Reference
NAT/1004-EESC
  • Programme - ESG - 41st meeting - 16.9.2026

On 15 September, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will bring together civil society organisations, EU institutions and other stakeholders to help shape an ambitious, resilient and inclusive European contribution to the UN Water Conference, taking place on 8 – 10 December 2026. 

The EESC:

  • calls for a single, interoperable European rail ticketing framework to overcome fragmentation and enable seamless travel across operators and borders; 
Event type
Debate

On Friday 11 September, from 11:30 to 13:00 CEST, the European Economic and Social Committee is hosting a debate on managing animal diseases and zoonoses. It will focus on how the EU’s livestock sector can be made more resilient and sustainable in the face of the triple planetary crisis, changes in the international trade regime, and societal expectations.