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Building a Resilient Future: Civil Society Week 2026 Kicks Off
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched the 2026 edition of Civil Society Week under the theme ‘People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future’.
One million voices, one European space
After 14 successful years, the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) has proven that it is no longer an experiment. With four initiatives surpassing the one-million-signature threshold in 2025, the ECI carries institutional responsibility.
Civil Society Week 2026 sets the stage for the EESC to join the EU Civil Society Platform
The 2026 Civil Society Week organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded on Thursday 5 March with the achievement of an important milestone.
EESC’s Civil Society Week 2026 has set the course for stronger democracy and civic engagement in the EU
Following the third edition of Civil Society Week, the EU’s largest annual gathering of civil society representatives, the EESC reviewed its key outcomes in a plenary debate with EU institutions and stakeholders.