Video recording

NAT Section debate on climate and enlargement

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The EESC NAT section meeting was held on 11 September 2026 featuring three public debates:

  • Public debate on Animal diseases, zoonoses and sustainable EU livestock (replay) 
  • Public debate on Rural proofing - Unlocking the full potential of rural areas (replay)
  • Public debate on Climate and enlargement (video recording below)

Debate on Climate and Enlargement

Presentation of the EESC own initiative opinion on Enlargement and EU Climate Policy

  •  Teppo Säkkinen, Rapporteur of the opinion 

Interventions by:

  • Jan Dusík, Deputy Director-General for Climate Action, DG CLIMA, European Commission
  • Darka Harnyk, Advisor on Energy and Critical Minerals, Ministry of Economy, and Environment of Ukraine
  • Representative of the Irish Presidency 

Debate with the NAT section members, reply by the speakers and rapporteur and vote on the opinion.