The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will host the third edition of Civil Society Week, from 2 to 5 March 2026, under the title People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future! The programme also includes the annual European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Day, which returns on 3 March for its 14th edition.

The event will focus on tackling poverty, reducing social exclusion, involving the public and bridging divides across regions and generations to rebuild trust and foster lasting social cohesion. In this context, advancing diversity, civic engagement, equality and inclusion will be key pathways to renewing Europe’s social and democratic promise for future generations.

The four-day programme will feature sessions organised by the EESC Liaison Group with European civil society organisations and networks, the ECI Day, as well as sessions held by national economic and social councils and the EESC Ad Hoc Group on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law (FRRL Group). Participants will include youth representatives, journalists and civil society actors from candidate countries.

Registration will open on 2 February.

The full programme and registration link will be available soon on the event webpage.