By Rudolf KOLBE, Vice-President of the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group, representing the Austrian Federal Conference of the Liberal Professions and the Austrian Federal Chamber of Architects and Chartered Engineering Consultants
EU and Brazilian civil society pledged closer collaboration on safeguarding democracy, the Mercosur trade deal, social inclusion and climate action during the tenth meeting of the EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table, which took place on 25-26 February 2026 at the EESC.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) believes that the challenges faced by EU islands are not adequately addressed by the EU's sectoral policies. Instead of being treated as peripheral territories, islands should be recognised as frontline regions for Europe.
