This study focuses on the use of trilogues and early agreements in the European Union (EU). Today, trilogues form the standard operating procedure for reaching agreements between the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. The use of trilogues has long raised concerns about public transparency and accountability. Much has already been done to improve the way in which each institution’s negotiating team is held accountable to their respective institutions. However, there is still scope for improving the transparency of trilogue meetings.
Shaping Europe's future: the European Commission in the driving seat
In this issue:
Members comment on the European Commission 2025 Work Programme
Guest articles by Juan Antonio PEDREÑO (Social Economy Europe and Spanish Confederation of Social Economy Enterprises), Hans DE VRIES (EU Agency for Cybersecurity) and Vincent DAVID (Max Havelaar France)
Interview with Cillian LOHAN, designated candidate for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group
Interview with rapporteur Ariane RODERT on civil preparedness (EESC opinion SOC/812)
After the European elections, what agenda for the EU?
In this issue:
Our members share their expectations and proposals for the EU agenda 2024-2029
Guest articles by László Bercse (Vice-President, Inclusion Europe), Rareș Voicu (President, European Youth Forum) and Radu Caragea-Szucs (Vice-President, Funky Citizens)
Special interview with EESC Vice-President Aurel Laurenţiu Plosceanu on the European elections
Report on our recent conference on 'The State of Health in the EU'
Interview with rapporteur Stoyan Tchoukanov on the EESC opinion 'Promoting autonomous and sustainable food production: strategies for the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027'
