The annual meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries-General of the Economic and Social Councils (ESCs) of the EU and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took place in Warsaw on 25–26 June 2025. This year's discussions focused on one of the EU’s most urgent priorities for citizens: improving living and working conditions across the Union.
The finalists for the 2025 EU Organic Awards have been officially announced, celebrating outstanding contributions to organic production and consumption across the European Union. Twenty-one finalists from thirteen EU countries have been selected across seven categories. Winners will be revealed at the official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September 2025, during the EU Organic Day celebrations.
At its June plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a resolution contributing to the European Commission’s 2026 work programme. It outlines a wide-ranging set of proposals to boost competitiveness, strengthen strategic autonomy, enhance social cohesion and renew democratic life.
At its June plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) became the first EU body to formally endorse the Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society, backing the European Commission’s Roadmap for Women’s Rights. This move sends a clear signal that urgent, concrete action is needed to close persistent gender gaps.
The European Economic and Social Committee reaffirmed its unwavering support for a democratic Belarus by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Belarusian democratic forces, as represented by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. This new Memorandum of Understanding formalises a new phase of structured collaboration to support Belarusian civil society and its European aspirations.
Following a debate in plenary with European Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted an own-initiative opinion urging the European Commission to deliver a more ambitious and fairer action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Eiropas Ekonomikas un sociālo lietu komitejas (EESK) un Eiropas Komisijas rīkotajā konferencē par enerģijas pieejamību cenas ziņā tika uzsvērts, ka ir vajadzīga pēc iespējas lielāka iedzīvotāju skaita aktīva līdzdalība. Mājsaimniecībām, neaizsargātiem iedzīvotājiem un MVU, tostarp lauku apvidos, ir jākļūst par enerģētikas pārkārtošanas galvenajiem dalībniekiem.
The extraordinary Bureau meeting of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), held in Copenhagen on 19 May, underlined the importance of skills, education and lifelong learning in successfully navigating the EU’s green and digital transitions.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) launched its 10th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum today in Budva, Montenegro, gathering over 100 participantsto discuss how to accelerate socio-economic convergence with the EU for improved living standards across the region. The two-day Forum, 13-14 May is taking place in Budva, Montenegro, to support Montenegro's ambition to become the next EU Member State by 2028 and to serve as a model for the rest of the region.
Europe must strive to invest in its defence and security while also preserving its social model. Financial trade-offs might be needed due to geopolitical challenges that require us to rethink European priorities. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) can facilitate honest social dialogue on the EU’s new needs.
