Building blocks for strengthening Europe’s manufacturing base in cleantech
DG GROW – Executive Vice-President SÉJOURNÉ

Union support for Asylum, Migration and Integration; Internal Security; and Integrated Border Management and Visa Policy
DG HOME – Commissioner BRUNNER

Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive
DG TAXUD – Commissioner HOEKSTRA

Looking to the future of EU-UK relations: 2026 TCA Review from a civil society perspective
SG.F.2. – President VON DER LEYEN

The 15th meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Viet Nam FTA will take place on 13 May 2026.

During the meeting, the EU DAG will exchange with the European Commission's DG TRADE on the implementation of the TSD chapter, as well as on the outcome and follow-up of the joint meetings held in January. Furthermore, EU DAG members will exchange with a member of the European Parliament.

An important feature of the meeting will be the discussion on the human rights dimension in the framework of the EVFTA.

The agenda will further cover priority areas for the current term, including sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, the empowerment of women, and consensus building relating to the ILO. Participants will also discuss the prospects for joint meetings in Hanoi in 2026.
 

Reference number
25/2026

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held an open day to celebrate Europe and highlight the important role played by organised civil society in the achievements of the European Union.

EESC Contribution to the UN Water Conference 2026: from the EU Blue Deal and Water Resilience Strategy to global water action

Download — EESC-2026-00500-00-01-PA-TRA — (CCMI/0254)

Notice of meeting - REX SECTION - 22 May 2026

Download — EESC-2026-01085-00-00-CONVPOJ-TRA — (Agenda)