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Bâtiment Jacques Delors – Salle JDE 62 (rue Belliard 99, 1040 Bruxelles)
Bruxelles
Belgium
Conférence organisée conjointement avec la Fondation européenne d'études progressistes (FEPS), qui abordera la question cruciale de la manière dont l'intelligence artificielle et les systèmes décisionnels algorithmiques remodèlent le lieu de travail, ce qui a des répercussions sur les droits, la vie privée et la dignité des travailleurs.
The first meeting of the Eastern European Domestic Advisory Group for Ukraine/Moldova/Georgia took place on 4 November 2025.
During the meeting, the EU DAG elected its presidency for the 2025–2028 term and held a tour de table to introduce its members and the organisations they represent.
It was likewise an opportunity for members to receive an update from the European Commission on the implementation of trade and sustainable development commitments and to discuss the draft joint statement adopted at the EU–Ukraine DAG-to-DAG meeting on 5 November 2025, which was subsequently presented at the Civil Society Forum on 12 November.
Rejoignez-nous du 21 au 23 octobre pour notre 600e session plénière, marquant le renouvellement de notre Comité avec l'élection de notre Président et la première plénière de nos membres sous un nouveau mandat. Un programme détaillé sera disponible prochainement. Vous pourrez suivre les débats en direct via web streaming
rue Belliard 101, Jacques Delors building, room JDE 70
Brussels
Belgium
The European Commission is in the process of developing a European Affordable Housing Plan, to be launched in 2026. This political debate will explore what elements and policies should be included in order to produce a holistic and inclusive housing plan.
L’agenda et toutes les informations concernant cette session plénière seront disponibles 8 jours avant la date de l’événement. Vous pourrez suivre les débats en web streaming. Web streaming
The 16th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA, the last one chaired by Luisa Santos, was mostly dedicated to an exchange of views with Caroline Read, Deputy Ambassador at the UK Mission to the EU, on the implementation of the EU-UK Summit outcomes and the upcoming TCA review.
The EU DAG also discussed internally the end of mandate and the upcoming renewal. Finally, and in the spirit of good cooperation with the European Commission, DG Trade updated the EU DAG with preparations undertaken for the upcoming TCA committees season.
garantir l’inclusion des personnes handicapées dans l’UE
Location
Salle VMA 22, bâtiment CESE, rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040
Bruxelles
Belgium
Le groupe permanent du CESE sur les droits des personnes handicapées organise une audition publique hybride sur le thème "Logement accessible et abordable pour tous: garantir l’inclusion des personnes handicapées dans l’UE" le 15 septembre 2025 de 10h00 à 13h00.
Cet événement présentera les points de vue des institutions de l’UE ainsi que les bonnes pratiques au niveau local et mettra en lumière les recommandations de la société civile et des organisations de personnes handicapées
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the Novo NordiskFoundation and the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) organised under the auspices of the Danish Presidency of the EU Council a conference entitled "AI Implications on European Union Civil Society: Perspectives from Denmark".
The 17th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group under the EU-Ukraine DCFTA took place on 12 September 2025. Click on the programme tab to consult the topics on the agenda.