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  • Adopted on 24/09/2026 - Bureau decision date: 19/02/2026
    Reference
    ECO/702-EESC-2026-00666
    Plenary session number
    608
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    Download format:
    Download — EESC opinion: Boosting the capacity of the EIB Group and national promotional banks
    Download — Keypoints
    Download — Record of Proceedings
  • Adopted on 18/06/2026 - Bureau decision date: 17/02/2026
    Reference
    ECO/698-EESC-2026-00577
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    Plenary session number
    606
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    • Record of proceedings ECO/698
    • Annex to the OPINION of the European Economic and Social Committee EU budget expenditure tracking and performance framework
    • Overview of the EESC opinions on the Multiannual Financial Framework
    Download — EESC opinion: EU Budget expenditure tracking and performance framework
    Download — Keypoints
  • Adopted on 18/06/2026 - Bureau decision date: 17/02/2026
    Reference
    ECO/697-EESC-2026-00699
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    606
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    • Record of proceedings ECO/697
    • Follow-up from the Commission ECO/697
    Download — EESC opinion: Strategy to support the eastern border regions to address their specific challenges and support them in the reorientation of their local economy
    Download — Keypoints
    Download — Record of Proceedings
  • Event type
    Public hearing

    "Cohesion policy 2028–2034: A new fund, a new framework, a new role for civil society?" brings together EU institutions, social partners and civil society representatives to reflect on the future of cohesion policy in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The hearing explores proposals for reforming cohesion funding and governance, assesses the implications of the new framework through the National and Regional Partnership Plans and examines how civil society organisations can play a stronger role in the design, implementation and monitoring of cohesion policy. The discussion aims to identify how cohesion policy can continue to deliver territorial, social and economic cohesion while responding to new challenges and transitions facing the European Union.

  • Event type
    Public hearing

    The legislative package proposed by the European Commission are likely to affect the availability of financial instruments for EU citizens, the returns of their savings and national policies on supplementary pensions. This event will gather institutions and civil society stakeholders.

  • To celebrate Bulgaria's accession to the euro zone, the ECO section organises a public debate to discuss Bulgaria's road to the euro, its prospects as part of the common currency area, and the outlook for the euro area in a world of geopolitical challenges, inflationary pressures and economic uncertainties.

  • Adopted on 18/06/2026 - Bureau decision date: 04/12/2025
    Reference
    ECO/691-EESC-2025-04323
    Plenary session number
    606
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    • Record of proceedings ECO/691
    Download — Information report: The point of view of organised civil society in the EU Member States on national reform and investment proposals and their implementation (2025-2026 European Semester cycle)
    Download — Keypoints
    Download — Record of Proceedings
  • Adopted on 17/06/2026 - Bureau decision date: 04/12/2025
    Reference
    ECO/692-EESC-2026
    Plenary session number
    606
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    • Record of proceedings ECO/692
    Download format:
    Download — The EESC's recommendations on the reform and investment proposals formulated as part of the 2025-2026 European Semester cycle
  • Public debate
    Event type
    Debate

    Public debate in the ECO Section on the Latest twists and turns on the road to the next Multiannual Financial Framework in the framework of the opinion ECO/682 Multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

  • Adopted on 30/04/2026 - Bureau decision date: 02/12/2025
    Reference
    ECO/695-EESC-2025
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    605
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    The Commission proposal is an important element of the Savings and Investments Union agenda. The EESC recognises the benefits of a multi-pillar pensions system, calls for a holistic approach, proposes a number of amendments to the legislative proposals to better serve its objectives, and explores changes on governance.

     

    • Record of proceedings ECO/695
    • Follow-up from the Commission ECO/695
    Download format:
    Download — EESC opinion: Supplementary pensions package: PEPP and IORP