With the European energy system facing deep geopolitical, economic and social transformation, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) argues, in a newly adopted opinion, that the EU now needs a clear, common plan for energy storage, something that is essential for energy independence and security of supply.

Ongoing (updated on 22/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/711-EESC
Ongoing (updated on 22/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/710-EESC-2026-02247
Diversity Europe - GR III
Italy
Ongoing (updated on 23/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/709-EESC-2026-02226
Employers - GR I
Belgium
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Ongoing (updated on 23/07/2026) - Bureau decision date: 16/07/2026
Reference
ECO/708-EESC
Workers - GR II
Spain
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Conclusions and recommendations
Conference on 'Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda'

Europe's migration policy must be built on rights, integration and legal pathways, not just border controls and returns, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) says in its opinion on the European Migration and Asylum Strategy, adopted during its July plenary session.

Children in migration
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VMA 22

As wildfires become more frequent and destructive across Europe, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is calling for prevention to become the cornerstone of EU wildfire policy.

RAAVI - Des pratiques et des outils innovants au service de l’autodétermination et de la vie inclusive
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VMA 23