News

  • A seminar held in Warsaw under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union stressed the need to provide all European people with access to decent, sustainable and affordable housing

  • The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding its annual youth event - Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) 2025 - in Brussels on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025.

  • The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is urging the EU to implement a robust industrial strategy that enhances competitiveness, creates quality jobs and aligns with the Green Deal. To succeed, this strategy must be closely monitored and adapted to emerging challenges.

  • As Europe faces an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, the need for a strong, unified approach to defence funding has never been more urgent. In response to a request from the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and at a time of escalating security threats, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion calling for decisive action: strengthen EU defence through substantial investment in modern systems, deepen cooperation with NATO, and secure increased funding within the broader EU financial framework.

  • Cohesion policy has been key to European integration, fostering unity across the EU. As the post-2027 MFF develops, modernising it is crucial for efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. The EESC urges a results-driven approach to ensure tangible benefits, reduce inequalities, and boost sustainable competitiveness.

  • European farmers are facing mounting crises, from extreme weather to market instability and unfair competition. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a stark warning: existing EU policies are failing to protect farmers, and urgent reforms are needed to secure their incomes, strengthen their bargaining power, and ensure a sustainable future for European agriculture.

  •  26-27 February 2025

    26 February, 2.30 p.m. | 27 February, 9.00 a.m.

     European Commission - Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room)

     Web stream click here

  • The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) gathered to celebrate the inauguration of a bust honouring Jacques Delors, a visionary leader of European integration and the architect of the European Union as we know today, and the joint communication space. This tribute recognizes Delors' pivotal role in shaping modern Europe, fostering freedom, social justice and solidarity.

  • The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is spearheading the debate around AI in the world of work, by holding two high-level events, taking part in the AI Action Summit and adopting key opinions on this burning issue.

  • Senior European Defence Agency (EDA) officials briefed members of the defence industry community on 11 February 2025, ahead of a new European strategy to strengthen the European Union’s defence industrial base.