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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.
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.
The agenda and all information regarding this plenary session will be available 8 days prior to the event. You will be able to follow the debates by web streaming. Web streaming
The conference, taking place on 12 March 2026 at Europe House Skopje, will bring together representatives of civil society organisations, social partners, EU institutions, and national authorities to discuss key priorities related to North Macedonia’s EU accession process.
Le train de mesures législatives de la commission européenne sont susceptibles d'affecter la disponibilité d'instruments financiers pour les citoyens de l'UE, le rendement de leur épargne et les politiques nationales en matière de retraites complémentaires.
Cet événement réunira des institutions et des acteurs de la société civile.
Salle VMA 22, bâtiment CESE, rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Bruxelles and Interactio
Bruxelles
Belgium
Le groupe permanent du CESE sur les droits des personnes handicapées organise une audition publique hybride sur le thème " Assurer l’inclusion pleine: quelles mesures pour la seconde phase de la Stratégie européenne en faveur des personnes handicapées " le 5 mars 2026 de 10h00 à 13h00.
Europe is facing a pivotal moment. Social and economic inequalities, rapid technological change, anti-democratic forces, and geopolitical instability are straining the foundations of the European project.
Gender inequality remains one of the most pressing issues that our societies continue to face. The question of gender equality in the media sector is shaped by broader political, social and technological developments that influence how women participate in and are represented across media landscapes.