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Strengthening Cooperation and Competitiveness in Europe

The EEA Consultative Committee meeting discussed important topics, including

  • Stefano Mallia (EESC Employers' Group) gave a presentation on enhancing the Single Market and European competitiveness  
  • Line Eldring (Norwegian Trade Unions) provided insights into Norway’s experience under the EEA Agreement since 2012
  • Alexander Renggli (Mission of Switzerland to the EU) updated participants on EU-Switzerland cooperation and negotiations
  • Ariane Rodert (EESC) concluded with a presentation on coordinated EU civil preparedness and defence.

 

The webstreaming of the NAT section meeting will be available on this page on 26/02/2026.

The EESC:

  1. believes that EU agriculture, fisheries, and food policies must better address challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and conflicts. Improved crisis tools, fair pricing, and financial support are essential to ensuring food security, strategic autonomy, and fair incomes for producers.
  2. points out the need to prioritize sustainability by restoring soil health, improving water use, rewarding eco-friendly practices, and addressing unfair trading like below-cost pricing. Supporting local and sustainable food chains is equally important.
  3. recommends encouraging young people and women into the sector. Increased budgets, disaster insurance, fair trade practices, and creating a European food council will strengthen resilience and drive innovation.