Meeting Venue: The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
Address: Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:252 (Eskişehir Yolu 9. Km.) 06530 /ANKARA
Ankara
Türkiye
The 43rd meeting of the EU–Türkiye Joint Consultative Committee brings together representatives of organised civil society to reinforce dialogue and cooperation between the EU and Türkiye. The opening session sets the political and institutional context through high-level interventions, including reflections on the role of civil society in a shifting geopolitical environment. The programme then focuses on SMEs, examining their resilience, competitiveness, and inclusive transformation in times of economic and global uncertainty. A second working session addresses digital transformation, innovation, and governance, with particular attention to the social and labour dimensions of technological change. The format combines policy presentations with practical testimonials, ensuring a balanced exchange between institutional perspectives and real-economy experience. Interactive discussions throughout the meeting foster stakeholder engagement and the sharing of diverse views
Le bénévolat joue un rôle essentiel dans la construction de sociétés résilientes et inclusives, mieux préparées aux défis actuels et futurs. Cette audition publique réunira des acteurs institutionnels, des organisations de la société civile, des partenaires sociaux et des experts afin de réfléchir au rôle que peut jouer le bénévolat dans le cadre d’une approche globale de la préparation (préconisée par la Commission européenne). Les discussions alimenteront l’Avis du CESE (SOC/864) relatif à ce sujet.
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
Joint events of the Domestic Advisory Groups of the EU and six Central American countries were hosted by the European Unionin Brussels, on 15-16 June 2026.
This event will explore how sustainable food systems can advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in today’s geopolitical and environmental landscape. The meeting will focus on SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), both under review at the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
The 9th meeting of the CARIFORUM–EU Consultative Committee brought together civil society representatives from the Caribbean and the European Union to discuss key developments in CARIFORUM–EU relations. The agenda included updates on the implementation of the CARIFORUM–EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the provisional application of the OACPS–EU Samoa Agreement in relation to CARIFORUM, and discussions on the revision of the EPA review process.
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), JDE Building, Rue Belliard 99–101, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
The Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) is convening a high-level debate on “The Future of the European Battery Industry” to advance policy discussions on strengthening Europe’s battery manufacturing sector, with particular attention to the strategic potential of sodium batteries.
This conference will serve as a platform to showcase the societal and political significance of public services in promoting intergenerational solidarity, providing concrete action points for policymakers and practitioners. The aim is to broaden the debate and to serve as a constructive contribution to the development and refinement of the Intergenerational Fairness Strategy announced by the European Commission, to be adopted in the second quarter of 2026.
Reset and Recharge: All-island contributions to a resilient EU-UK relationship
Event type
Conference
Location
Europe House - 5 Balfe Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin
Ireland
The EU-UK Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is pleased to announce that the Annual All-Island Stakeholder Forum will be held in Dublin on 10th June 2026. This forum is the second of its kind, the first having been held in Dundalk last year.
This year’s forum is titled: ‘Reset and Recharge: All-island contributions to a resilient EU-UK relationship’. It is organised in collaboration with an Advisory Group of representative organisations from the three ‘pillars’ of the EESC – workers, employers and civil society organisations – from both jurisdictions.*
Le groupe permanent sur l'intégration des Roms organise une audition publique le 8 juin 2026 sur le thème « Unis dans la diversité : l'intégration des Roms et notre culture européenne commune ». Cette audition permettra de recueillir les points de vue des décideurs politiques et des organisations de la société civile sur les liens entre la culture rom et une identité européenne commune, ainsi que sur la visibilité des contributions des Roms dans les domaines de la culture, des médias et de l'éducation à travers l'Union européenne.
