The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions and information reports a year.
It also organises several annual initiatives and events with a focus on civil society and citizens’ participation such as the Civil Society Prize, the Civil Society Days, the Your Europe, Your Say youth plenary and the ECI Day.
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The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
The EESC has six sections, specialising in concrete topics of relevance to the citizens of the European Union, ranging from social to economic affairs, energy, environment, external relations or the internal market.
The agenda and all information regarding this plenary session will be available 8 days prior to the event. You will be able to follow the debates by web streaming. Web streaming
Le train de mesures législatives de la commission européenne sont susceptibles d'affecter la disponibilité d'instruments financiers pour les citoyens de l'UE, le rendement de leur épargne et les politiques nationales en matière de retraites complémentaires.
Cet événement réunira des institutions et des acteurs de la société civile.
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Le groupe permanent du CESE sur les droits des personnes handicapées organise une audition publique hybride sur le thème " Assurer l’inclusion pleine: quelles mesures pour la seconde phase de la Stratégie européenne en faveur des personnes handicapées " le 5 mars 2026 de 10h00 à 13h00.
Europe is facing a pivotal moment. Social and economic inequalities, rapid technological change, anti-democratic forces, and geopolitical instability are straining the foundations of the European project.
The 14th edition of European Citizens’ Initiative Day – ECI Day 2026 – will take place as part of the EESC’s Civil Society Week, held from 2 to 5 March under the title People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future!
On 26 February 2026, the EESC in cooperation with Sustainable Development Solutions Network, will host an online event featuring the launch of the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026 which tracks annually since 2019 the performance of all EU member states and partner countries on the SDGs and is co-designed with civil society.
The 10th Meeting of the EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table will take place in Brussels on 25-26 February 2026. Hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee, the dialogue will be co-chaired by the EESC President, Mr Séamus Boland and Mr Olavo Noleto, Executive Secretary of the CDESS.
The meeting will bring together civil society representatives from both regions to advance dialogue, strengthen cooperation, and identify practical avenues for joint action.
« Politique de cohésion 2028–2034 : un nouveau fonds, un nouveau cadre, un nouveau rôle pour la société civile ? » réunit les institutions de l'UE, les partenaires sociaux et les représentants de la société civile afin de réfléchir à l'avenir de la politique de cohésion dans le prochain Cadre financier pluriannuel. L'audition explore les propositions de réforme du financement et de la gouvernance de la cohésion, évalue les implications du nouveau cadre à travers les Plans de partenariat nationaux et régionaux et examine comment les organisations de la société civile peuvent jouer un rôle plus important dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et le suivi de la politique de cohésion. La discussion vise à identifier comment la politique de cohésion peut continuer à promouvoir la cohésion territoriale, sociale et économique tout en répondant aux nouveaux défis et transitions auxquels l'Union européenne est confrontée.