The European Economic and Social Committee hosted a hearing on how to foster innovation and digitalisation in the construction sector. Experts and industry representatives discussed the main barriers to innovation, from outdated regulations and lack of funding to skills shortages, and explored how digital tools, new materials and smarter rules could help modernise the sector.
In this overview the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) shares its opinions on the European Commission’s proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, bringing together the perspectives of organised civil society on the future direction of the EU budget.
rue Belliard 101, Jacques Delors building, room JDE 63, 9:30-11:00
Brussels
Belgium
EESC, room JDE 63, 9:30-11:00
The policy debate brings together stakeholders to assess how National and Regional and Partnership Plans will work in practice. In a workshop setting connected to the European Economic and Social Committee, participants from civil society, social partners and institutions will exchange perspectives on transparency, inclusiveness and impact. The discussion aims to highlight gaps, share best practices and strengthen the role of organised civil society in shaping and monitoring the implementation of NRPPs in the EU.
This study examines the potential of sodium ion battery technology to strengthen energy resilience in European households and businesses, particularly in meeting a 72 hour electricity self sufficiency objective under the EU’s preparedness strategy.
Public debate in the ECO Section on the The Multiannual Financial Framework after 2027 - Assessing progress and outstanding challenges. The event will take stock of developments in the negotiations since the Commission presented their proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework and discuss outstanding challenges.
The TEN section, in cooperation with the Latvian Sustainability Cluster, is organising a forum on Mobility in Europe 2030 – serving sustainability and military purposes on 17 September 2026 in Riga, Latvia. The forum will deliver recommendations, identify investment and regulatory priorities, and clarify implementation pathways. The outcome of the forum will feed into the EESC’s policy work at EU level and provide practical guidance for Member States in advancing climate-neutral, resilient and competitive mobility systems, including strengthened military mobility, in response to evolving geopolitical challenges.
