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Civil Society Dialogue on economic security

The purpose of this meeting is to inform participants about the Commission’s ongoing work on economic security and about the upcoming Communication on the strategic use of tools to strengthen the EU’s economic security, due on 3 December 2025.

  • Partner meetings
  • Date: 08/12/2025, 10:00-12:00
  • Location: WEBEX and R. Schuman (BERL)

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Thursday 4 December at 12:00

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On 3 December 2025, the European Commission adopts its Communication on the strategic use of tools to strengthen the EU’s economic security.

The objective of this meeting is to update civil society stakeholders on ongoing Commissions’ work in the area of economic security and to outline the main objectives and elements of the Communication.

Speakers

Lead speaker

  • Head of Unit, Economic security policy and coordination, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Moderator

  • Deputy Head of Unit, Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Agenda

  1. Introduction.
  2. Update on the economic security and on the Communication.
  3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport.

Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be resolved in time before the meeting.

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  • Monday 8 December 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
  • Brussels, Belgium
  • Live streaming available
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Event type

Practical information

When
Monday 8 December 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
Where
Berlaymont Building
Rue de la Loi 200, 1049 Brussels, Belgium
Who should attend
Interested stakeholders
Languages
English
Organisers
Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
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