Report on the country visit to Serbia – 27-28 November 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report
The report relays the views of Serbian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Serbian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Report on the country visit to Austria – 19-20 March 2025 and Authorities’ observations on the report
The report relays the views of Austrian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Austrian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Cultured meat (CM) is raising interest globally, including from multinational food companies, as an innovative technology to produce meat without farming animals. This completely different way of obtaining animal proteins is perceived as disruptive to the existing system. This study reviews the state of the art of research related to the potential impact of CM development on environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability, highlighting important knowledge gaps. These gaps fuel polarised positions.
Report on the country visit to Italy – 16-17 October 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of Italian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Italian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
This study maps civil dialogue practices implemented by EU institutions, namely the Council, the Parliament, and the Commission. It collects information on existing practices, followed by a comparative analysis that assesses the identified practices along selected dimensions.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 19 June 2025 adopted a resolution to provide the European Commission with a contribution to its 2026 work programme.
This study explores policy solutions for affordable and sustainable housing in the European Union, emphasising a number of factors which are crucial throughout the building process: habitability, community, economic accessibility, resource efficiency, circularity and climate change resilience.
From Complexity to Clarity: Reducing EU Regulatory Burdens with AI
This study, commissioned by the EESC, analyses regulatory expansion, evaluates the effectiveness of the Better Regulation framework, and explores AI-driven solutions to reduce regulatory burden.
Report on the country visit to France – 27-28 November 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of French civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the French authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.