The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions and information reports a year.
It also organises several annual initiatives and events with a focus on civil society and citizens’ participation such as the Civil Society Prize, the Civil Society Days, the Your Europe, Your Say youth plenary and the ECI Day.
Here you can find news and information about the EESC'swork, including its social media accounts, the EESC Info newsletter, photo galleries and videos.
The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
The EESC has six sections, specialising in concrete topics of relevance to the citizens of the European Union, ranging from social to economic affairs, energy, environment, external relations or the internal market.
Dans un contexte comme celui que traverse l'Europe, marqué par de multiples crises, il est opportun de promouvoir une réflexion sur les biens publics européens et sur les priorités politiques fondamentales capables d'assurer la croissance durable de l'UE et le bien-être de ses citoyens. Cette réflexion prend d'autant plus d'importance dans la perspective des négociations à venir sur le prochain cadre financier pluriannuel européen pour la période post-2027.
Rue Van Maerlant/Van Maerlantstraat 2, 1040 Bruxelles/Brussel
Bruxelles
Belgium
Les inégalités persistantes sur le marché du travail en Europe touchent les femmes, les jeunes et les groupes vulnérables, y compris les personnes handicapées. L’entrepreneuriat recèle un potentiel considérable pour remédier à ces disparités en responsabilisant les individus, en favorisant l’innovation et en générant une croissance économique qui profite à la société dans son ensemble. Cette audition réunira des experts et des parties prenantes afin de recenser les défis communs, de partager les bonnes pratiques et de proposer des solutions stratégiques pour favoriser l’égalité et l’inclusion sociale grâce à l’entrepreneuriat.
Teatro Thalia, Estrada das Laranjeiras 205, Lisboa 1600-134
Lisbon
Portugal
This conference in Lisbon is the fourth event on disinformation being hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) as part of its ongoing project aiming to fight disinformation with the help of civil society.
On 21 May 2025 the EESC will hold an online event on the link between trade policy and sustainability, with a particular focus on agri-food systems. Through panel discussions, EESC members, representatives of the European Commission and of civil society will exchange views on the role of reciprocity in achieving a fair green transition.
Le CESE estime qu'il est important de créer un système fiscal performant, propice à la prospérité, au service des citoyens et des entreprises et favorisant la compétitivité. Les différents actes législatifs récents ont enrichi le cadre fiscal existant. Lors de cette audition, le CESE examinera les moyens de simplifier le cadre fiscal complexe de l'UE.
The EESC will hold an online event on Tuesday 20 May 2025 to discuss the EU wine policy package in which the Commission proposed to amend the relevant wine regulations to introduce targeted measures to help the sector manage production potential, adapt to changing consumer preferences and exploit new market opportunities.
Representatives of the two Domestic Advisory Groups (DAG) from the EU and Moldova, established under Chapter 13 on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union, held the eight joint meeting on 19 May 2025. The objective of the meeting was to prepare a set of recommendations for the Civil Society Forum, which took place on 22 May 2025.
Joint Conference of the Minister for Civil Society of the Republic of Poland and the EESC Civil Society Organisations' Group
Event type
Conference
Location
Chancellery of the Prime Minister
Warsaw
Poland
The conference will be held on 15 May 2025 at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister in Warsaw, Al. Ujazdowskie 1/3, as part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.