As the European Union approaches a pivotal review of its social policy agenda, a new report requested by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offers a detailed snapshot of the state of play for the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). The findings highlight both significant advances and persistent challenges as the EU strives to meet its ambitious 2030 social targets.
At the World Food Forum (WFF) in Rome, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) delivered a clear message: resilient and sustainable food systems must be the cornerstone of global policy. Regenerative agriculture is part of this vision, but so too is giving young people and youth organisations a real say in shaping the future.
EESC plenary session, 21-23 October 2025, European Parliament
At its October plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will elect its new President and two Vice-Presidents for the 2025-2028 mandate. The new President will announce the work programme of his mandate during the inaugural ceremony, which will highlight topical issues with prominent speakers from EU institutions and Member States.
Press conference with the incoming EESC PresidentSéamus Boland and Vice-Presidents Marija Hanževački and Alena Mastantuono Wednesday 22 October 2025, at 12.30-13.15
European Parliament, Paul-Henri Spaak building, Anna Politkovskaja room, SPAAK 0A50
Europe’s cleantech sector has considerable research expertise but struggles to turn innovation into commercial success. Competition from the US and China makes it harder for Europe to scale up investment and maintain leadership in clean-energy and water technologies. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the European Commission to treat cleantech as a distinct industrial sector and take concrete steps to help it grow, create jobs and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.
EESC adopts two opinions at September session: one pushing for reduced red tape in the Common Agricultural Policy, the other calling for a cross-cutting food policy to boost quality and organic products.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted two opinions at its September session, calling on the EU to build a coherent food policy around organic and quality products while also simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to cut red tape for farmers.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s proposals to amend the EU Securitisation Regulation and prudential rules for banks. While supporting efforts to revive the securitisation market as a way of channelling more finance to Europe’s economy, the Committee warns against repeating mistakes of the past and calls for strict safeguards to protect households, small businesses and financial stability.
At its September 2025 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on the EU Employment Guidelines, urging Member States to accelerate efforts on inclusion, skills, and productivity to ensure a fair and competitive labour market for all.
In an opinion adopted at the September plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) identifies that fostering entrepreneurship and quality job creation in the Mediterranean region is the answer to high unemployment rates. Leveraging the potential of women and young people can promote inclusive, resilient growth.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted two important opinions in plenary outlining the priorities for the euro area economy and the European Semester in 2025. The EESC calls for urgent and coordinated measures to boost investment, competitiveness, social cohesion and strategic autonomy, while responding to global economic and geopolitical challenges. One opinion, drafted by rapporteur Juraj Sipko, focuses on additional considerations on the euro area economic policy 2025. The other, led by rapporteur Javier Doz Orrit, puts forward recommendations for additional considerations on the way forward for the European Semester 2025.
