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  • EESC to discuss resilience in Europe's Eastern border regions with leader of Belarusian democratic forces Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at June plenary

    17-18 June 2026

    European Commission, Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room), Rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels

    Web stream click here

  • EESC High-Level Conference: The Future of the European battery Industry

    The EESC Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) is holding a high-level conference under the theme: "The future of the European battery industry" in the context of the Battery Booster Strategy adopted by the European Commission.

    Date: 11 June 2026

    Time: 14.30-17.00

    Venue: EESC, rue Belliard 99, JDE, 6th floor, room 62

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  • One Europe, One Market: from strategy to delivery - EESC, CoR and EP discuss the EU's new roadmap for a truly unified market

    Insufficient enforcement of common EU rules, threats to consumer confidence, excessive complexity for SMEs and a loss of competitiveness in the digital sector are among the greatest challenges facing the Single Market. The EU has a duty to protect it in order to promote economic growth and maintain social cohesion.

    Single Market

  • EU-Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference: Trust and Partnership at the Heart of EU Enlargement

    EESC: Trust and Partnership at the Heart of EU Enlargement under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.

    Date: 29 May 2026

    Venue: ÖGB, Austrian Trade Union Federation, Catamaran building, Johann-Böhm-Platz 1, Vienna

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  • EESC debates ECI that protects rights of Europe's video gamers

    The European citizens’ initiative (ECI) ‘Stop Destroying Videogames’ calls for measures to stop publishers from remotely disabling video games that consumers have already purchased. Backed by almost 1.3 million signatures, it has become the 14th valid ECI to reach the European Commission, placing pressure on the EU institutions to address consumer rights in digital gaming.

    Consumers

  • EESC urges tougher EU action to curb single market fragmentation

    Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change. 

     

    Single Market

  • EESC Youth Test nominated for the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has been nominated for the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration for its Youth Test, a pioneering initiative that has increased meaningful youth participation in EU policy-making. 

  • Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026

    On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today, and led to an unprecedented era of peace, democracy, prosperity, integration and cooperation across the continent.

  • How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness

    At its April 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on EU competitiveness and youth entrepreneurship. Requested by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the opinion sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen innovation, foster sustainable growth and help secure the future of Europe’s SMEs. 

    Education and Training
    Social Affairs
    Enterprise

  • Cities need real support to deliver Europe’s ambitions

    The European Economic and Social Committee says Europe’s cities are central to economic growth, social cohesion and the green and digital transitions. In its response to the European Commission’s proposed EU Agenda for Cities, the EESC welcomes the overall vision but warns that it lacks concrete measures and risks falling short of its goals.

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