The EU and the Viet Nam Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), established under the Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapter of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, met in a "DAG-to-DAG meeting" on 20 January 2026. The event started with a workshop on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), discussing consequences for SMEs and farmers and how to navigate in this area.
The EU DAG under the TCA met for the first time after the renewal of its composition. After a tour de table for introductions and first exchange on the Rules of Procedure, the group elected the new Chair (Daniel Pérez Vega) and Vice-Chairs (Tanja Buzek & Luísa Santos) and started a preliminary discussion on the priorities and activities of the DAG.
In times of global uncertainty, digital transformation, and cross-cutting challenges, the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) is embarking on a new mandate in which it aims to become a laboratory for foresight and ideas for industrial transformation and resilience, and a platform for concrete actions in Europe.
Public debate in the ECO Section on the Latest twists and turns on the road to the next Multiannual Financial Framework in the framework of the opinion ECO/682 Multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.
The 13th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), and the first meeting of the 2025–2028 term, took place on 16 December 2025 at the EESC.
The 31st meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and the first meeting of the 2025–2028 term, took place on 16 December 2025 at the EESC.
The 9th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and the first meeting of the 2025–2028 term, took place on 16 December 2025 at the EESC.
