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.
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.
The EESC considers it important to create a well-functioning, prosperity-enhancing tax system that works for people and businesses and that fosters competitiveness. The different and recent legislative acts have been adding layers of legislation to the existing taxation framework, at the hearing the EESC will look into ways to simplify complex tax framework in the EU.
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.
Rue Van Maerlant/Van Maerlantstraat 2, 1040 Bruxelles/Brussel
Brussels
Belgium
Persistent labour market inequalities across Europe affect women, young people and vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities. Entrepreneurship holds significant potential to address these disparities by empowering individuals, fostering innovation and generating economic growth that benefits society as a whole. This hearing will bring together experts and stakeholders to identify common challenges, share good practices and propose policy solutions to foster equality and social inclusion through entrepreneurship.
Surveys keep reporting high rates of discrimination experienced by members of the Roma community in view of their Roma origin. Long history of discrimination and negative perceptions towards the Roma community further entrench prejudicial practices and antigypsyistic sentiments, manifesting themselves in various contexts. Focussing on various policy areas, this hearing will look at institutional antigypsyism and discuss ways how this can be tackled effectively.
In a context such as the one that Europe is experiencing, characterised by multiple crises, it is appropriate to promote a reflection on European Public Goods and on fundamental political priorities capable of ensuring the sustainable growth of the EU and the well-being of its citizens. This reflection gets ever more important in view of the upcoming negotiations on the next European Multiannual Financial Framework for the period post 2027.
The EESC organises a public hearing financial literacy and education for Europeans. It will gather together institutions, industry and civil society stakeholders, and will discuss desirable policy actions and share good practices along the EU.
