Building a Resilient Future: Civil Society Week 2026 Kicks Off

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:51:32 +0000

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched the 2026 edition of Civil Society Week under the theme ‘People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future’. From 2 to 5 March, the event will bring together more than 1 300 participants, including youth organisations, activists, organised civil society representatives from across Europe, journalists and EU policymakers. Discussions will focus on tackling poverty, combating social exclusion, fostering civic engagement and bridging divides between regions and between generations to rebuild trust and strengthen social cohesion.