European Economic and Social Committee

Friday 5 April

17th meeting of the EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee
The EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) will hold its 17th meeting on 5 April 2024 at the EESC in Brussels, Belgium. It is a platform established within the institutional framework of the EU‑Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA), enabling representatives of both the EU and the Serbian civil society to monitor the country’s accession negotiations, discuss issues of common interest and point out concerns to be tackled on the Serbian path towards the European Union. Main topics of the 17th meeting of the EU-Serbia JCC will be: Current state of play in EU-Serbia relations and the accession process; Elections in Serbia
Possibilities of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans in Serbia; Overview of the rule of law situation in Serbia.

More information about EESC events can be found here.
The agendas of the different EESC meetings can be found here.

Committee of the Regions

Wednesday 3 April – Thursday 4 April

2nd General Assembly on Mobility of Apprentices
After the first General Assembly on Mobility of Apprentices in September 2021, held in September 2021, Euro App Mobility is organizing the 2nd edition in Brussels on April 3 and 4, 2024, in presence of Nicolas Schmit, in charge of employment. In light of the draft recommendation “Europe on the move – apprenticeship mobility opportunities for all” published by the European Commission, this event will bring together representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the EU Presidency and member states, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, training centers, employers and social partners, as well as apprentices and mobility officers and coordinators from various European countries. The objectives of this event are to: Encourage the adoption of concrete solutions to develop apprentices’ mobility; Highlight the political, economic and social stakes of apprentice mobility.

Thursday 4 April

Young People and Europe – Knock the Vote for European Progress
​​​In view of the upcoming EU elections in 2024, Ms Isilda GOMES (PES/PT) is organising an EU Local Dialogue on youth and elections. This progressive regional and local debate “Young People & Europe: Knock the Vote for European Progress” aims to engage young individuals in discussions about the future of Europe. The participants will explore various themes relevant to European policy areas, including democracy, social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. The aim is to empower young voices and encourage their active participation in shaping European policies and decision-making processes at regional and local levels.

More information about Committee of the Regions events can be found here. The agendas of the different Committee of the Regions meetings can be found here.