Europe cannot afford to treat biodiversity as a secondary concern. In the recent opinion adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in its February plenary, is stressed that the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework set ambitious global targets, but ambition alone will not restore degraded ecosystems or protect collapsing species. Delivery, not declarations, will determine whether 2030 marks a turning point or another missed deadline.
Dans un avis adopté lors de sa session plénière de février, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) met en garde la Commission européenne contre le déficit chronique d’investissements de l’Union et met en évidence cinq priorités politiques pour un Semestre européen ambitieux axé sur les investissements, le marché unique et la croissance durable.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding for a third year the Civil Society Week: People, Democracy, Resilience - Our Future from 2-5 March 2026, at the EESC premises, Jacques Delors Building (rue Belliard 99, B-1040 Brussels).
Selon un avis adopté lors de la session plénière de janvier, le principal instrument de financement de l’Union européenne devrait être augmenté de 20 milliards d’euros pour voir se concrétiser les investissements transfrontières dans les domaines de l’énergie et des transports. Cette mesure s’impose d’urgence pour renforcer la résilience de l’Union et améliorer sa sécurité.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns that a weak long-term EU budget would undermine competitiveness, cohesion, agriculture and democracy. In a set of eight newly adopted opinions, the Committee calls for a stronger, fairer and future-proof multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034, highlighting key risks, including proposed cuts to the common agricultural policy (CAP), dilution of cohesion and social investment and insufficient support for youth, skills and innovation.
EU's expanded budget envelope for Horizon Europe sends a strong political signal underscoring Europe's ambition to strengthen competitiveness and strategic autonomy, EESC says
At its January 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a resolution outlining the EU’s priorities for the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW70). With a strong focus on access to justice, women’s participation in public life and the elimination of gender‑based violence, the EESC sets out a roadmap to strengthen women’s rights and reinforce democracy across Europe and beyond.
At its January 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion calling for a significantly strengthened European Social Fund (ESF) within the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). The Committee argues that the ESF must play a central role in ensuring quality jobs, lifelong learning, social inclusion and equal opportunities for all during the 2028–2034 programming period.
On behalf of the Workers’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee, I wish to express our deepest condolences after the tragic train accident that occurred yesterday late afternoon in the Andalusian province of Córdoba, which has claimed so many lives and left many people seriously injured.
