rue Belliard 101, Jacques Delors building, room JDE 70
Brussels
Belgium
The European Commission is in the process of developing a European Affordable Housing Plan, to be launched in 2026. This political debate will explore what elements and policies should be included in order to produce a holistic and inclusive housing plan.
The 16th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA, the last one chaired by Luisa Santos, was mostly dedicated to an exchange of views with Caroline Read, Deputy Ambassador at the UK Mission to the EU, on the implementation of the EU-UK Summit outcomes and the upcoming TCA review.
The EU DAG also discussed internally the end of mandate and the upcoming renewal. Finally, and in the spirit of good cooperation with the European Commission, DG Trade updated the EU DAG with preparations undertaken for the upcoming TCA committees season.
Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU
Location
Room VMA 22, EESC building, rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
The EESC's Permanent Group on disability Rights is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Accessible and Affordable Housing for All: Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU " on 15 September 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm.
This event will feature insights from EU institutions, showcase good practices at the local level, and highlight recommendations from civil society and disability organisations.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the Novo NordiskFoundation and the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) are organising under the auspices of the Danish Presidency of the EU Council a conference entitled "AI Implications on European Union Civil Society: Perspectives from Denmark".
The 17th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group under the EU-Ukraine DCFTA took place on 12 September 2025. Click on the programme tab to consult the topics on the agenda.
The 11th EU-Korea Civil Society Forum (CSF) and Workshop took place on 8–9 September 2025 in Brussels. The event opened with a discussion on the benefits of social dialogue in the context of amplified trade diversification.
On 8 September 2025 (14:30-18:00), the NAT section of the EESC will host its end of mandate debate with the aim of addressing some of the crucial and systemic questions raised by the new geopolitical order from the point of view of civil society, and to chart possible pathways for the future.
