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.
