EESC Info February 2026

In this issue:

  • Justice as a human right, by Oleksandra Matviichuk
  • Ukraine’s stolen children, by Alina Dmytrenko
  • Ukraine’s EU path, by Nadija Afanasieva
  • Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s energy sector, by Nataliia Fiebrig

Also:

  • The most beautiful (and cruellest) winter, by Tetyana Ogarkova
  • The EESC’s recommendations on the 2026 European Semester, by Luca Jahier

Participation in the informal EPSCO meeting in Nicosia

Location
Nicosia, Cyprus

Meeting with the Scottish First Minister

Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Meeting with the Scottish Parliamentary committee for relations with EU

Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Meeting with the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe

Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Notice of meeting - ECO section 5.2.2026

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Presentation of Nis Grünberg

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MERICS
  • Presentation of Nis Grünberg, Lead Asia Analyst, MERICS
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Delivering Full Inclusion: which measures for the second half of the EU Disability Strategy?

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The EESC's Permanent Group on disability Rights is organising a hybrid public hearing on " Delivering Full Inclusion: which measures for the second half of the EU Disability Strategy?" on 5 March 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm.

This event will feature insights from EU institutions, and highlight recommendations from civil society and disability organisations.

#DisabilityRights

REFLECTIONS BY CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS: EU budget

By Sarah DE HEUSCH, Director of Social Economy Europe (SEE)