Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical instability, multiple social fractures and an accelerating climate change crisis, the Committee has set out key recommendations for the European Commission, which is expected to adopt its 2027 work programme in October.
Ahead of the UN Water Conference 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a plenary debate with EU Commissioner for Environment and Water Resilience Jessika Roswall. The EESC calls for water to be treated as a strategic resource for Europe’s economy, security and global role.
On 17 June, the EESC Employers' Group hosted a debate on housing with representatives from the housing and construction sectors. As the number of housing units granted building permits in the EU fell by 25% in five years, from 2 million permits to 1,5 million, the discussion delved into how the supply of housing can be increased and barriers overcome.
