The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding for a second year the Civil Society Week: Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies from 17-20 March 2025, at the EESC premises, Jacques Delors Building (rue Belliard 99, B-1040 Brussels).
EESC #CivSocWeek: 17-20 March 2025
EESC premises, JDE Building, 6th floor
Programme and more information about the event please visit our website
Tourism is a powerhouse for the EU economy which can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. It is time to rethink the way tourism works and move beyond sustainability towards regenerative tourism – where destinations don’t just survive but thrive.
On 6 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a debate on the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal. With the Council set to discuss the deal on 12 March, policymakers, industry leaders, workers and civil society representatives weighed in on whether the plan can truly deliver for Europe’s clean-tech and energy-intensive industries, strategic autonomy and green transition.
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.
