European Economic and Social Committee

Tuesday 2 July 

Securitisation in the EU
Securitisation is the transformation of package loans into the so-called securities, that can be traded in financial markets or be kept to be used as collateral. They have an important role in risk-management, and on freeing resources to increase liquidity and lending capacity of banks, as bank financing represents nearly 80% of total funding in the EU. In this context, the EESC is organising this public hearing to discuss strengths and weaknesses of the current regulation, as well as risks related to securitisation and possible policy solutions. The invitees will include representatives of public institutions and private sector stakeholders. The conclusions of this debate will contribute to the own-initiative opinion of the EESC on the topic, aimed at feeding the work of the European Commission and that of the co-legislators in a possible future reform.

Towards a comprehensive water strategy in the context of the climate and biodiversity emergencies
On 2 July 2024, as a follow-up to its call for an EU Blue Deal, the EESC will hold an online event to examine the role of water in the climate and biodiversity emergencies we face, seeking cohesive, sustainable solutions for water resilience. Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders will explore effective responses to the cross-cutting water-related challenges linked to climate, biodiversity and the health of ecosystems and humans, and emphasize the critical importance of adapting to changing hydrological patterns and ensuring water security for all.

Wednesday 3 July

Expectations on consumption and the environment in the next legislative period
Just after the European elections will be a good time to review the last parliamentary term. Some progress was made, notably on sustainable consumption, with several proposals for directives (consumer and green transition, right to repair, green claims). However, there are many signs of backsliding, such as the numerous criticisms of the European Green Deal. In order to anticipate and influence the upcoming decisions that will follow the renewal in the European Parliament and the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)’s Consumers and Environment Category is holding a morning discussion forum.

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

Committee of the Regions

Monday 1 July – Tuesday 2 July 

10th meeting of the Commission for Sustainable Territorial Development of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly
The 10th meeting of the Commission for Sustainable Territorial Development of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) will take place on 1 and 2 July in the Hotel du Department, Carcassonne, France, at the invitation of Hélène Sandragné, President of the Departmental Council of Aude.

Thursday 4 July 

23rd meeting of the ECON commission
The Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) will hold its 23rd meeting on 4 July in Brussels. Members of the ECON commission will hold discussions and adopt opinions on Mid-term review of the post-COVID European recovery plan (Recovery and Resilience Facility) and on Shock-proofing European regions: Strengthening local and regional economic resilience in the strategic evolution of the Single Market.

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.

European Central Bank

Monday 1 July 

Introductory speech by Lagarde at opening reception of ECB Forum on Central Banking 2024 “Monetary policy in an era of transformation”
Christine Lagarde will give an introductory speech at the opening reception of ECB Forum on Central Banking 2024 “Monetary policy in an era of transformation” in Sintra.

Thursday 4 July 

Keynote speech by Cipollone at 15th edition of the National Statistics Conference
Piero Cipollone will give a keynote speech at the 15th edition of the National Statistics Conference in Rome.

More information about ECB events can be found here.