Upcoming events

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  • This public hearing aims to exchange views with civil society representatives from candidate countries and EU's stakeholders on the opportunities and challenges for the EU-agri-food sector with EU enlargement and to identify the contributions of the accession countries to the EU's social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

  • The EESC in the context of the European elections campaign #UseYourVote  is organizing a book-talk event on EU elections 2024: where is Europe heading to? with the participation of Paolo Gentiloni Commissioner for Economy and Luca Jahier, former EESC president and author of the book "Fare l'Europa, fare la pace". The debate will be moderated by Marco Zatterin, Deputy chief editor of "La Stampa".

  • O objetivo da audiência será contribuir para o parecer de iniciativa própria do CESE por meio da recolha de sugestões sobre como abordar o problema relacionado a desflorestação, que afeta todo o mundo e repercute de diversas maneiras em nossas sociedades.

    Existe uma conexão clara entre a saúde da Amazónia e a saúde do nosso planeta.

  • On Saturday 4 May, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opens its doors to you, the public.

  • Conference on Professional Support for the EU Blue Deal

    Join us on 7 May 2024, when the Liberal Professions Category of the EESC proudly presents the 8th edition of the Day of Liberal Professions. The conference is open to the public. You can either join the conference in person or from remote. Prior registration for both is required. Please register until 2 May 2024 on our dedicated registration page. Please register here until 2 May 2024.

  • Public hearing in the framework of own-initiative opinion ECO/641 - Taxation Framework for Social Economy Entities

    The social economy is a vital part of the European social and economic system. It generates and maintains high-quality jobs, fosters the inclusion of marginalised groups into the labour market, promotes sustainable business practices, and provides employment for millions of people. In this way, it makes the single market more inclusive, our societies more cohesive and fosters employment models that are tailored to local and communal needs.

  • Innovation is indeed a key component of Belgium’s economy and its productivity, and has been encouraged and supported by several instruments and policy measures, be it at the federal or at the regional level. By showcasing best practices in fostering synergies between the private sector, businesses and the R&D community, the conference aims to present the Belgian example and discuss the situation in different EU Member States.

  • The workshop will delve into Europe's AI landscape, explore Europe's position in the global talent race for AI expertise and identify EU´s comparative edge and its most promising sectors when it comes to AI in R&D. Join us for the timely debate in view of the preparation of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

  • EU Youth test_EN

    Public debate The EESC's EU Youth Test and its implementation in opinions of the ECO section, organised during the ECO section meeting.