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The European Economic and Social Committee held its 605th Plenary Session on 29–30 April 2026 in Brussels. This plenary session featured a series of debates with EU policymakers, civil society representatives and international stakeholders. Main topics included: • Competitiveness and the role of the EU in the current geopolitical environment • Advancing LGBTIQ+ rights and banning conversion practices in the European Union • Supplementary pensions for a Savings and Investment Union • Barriers for startups and the “innovation to market” journey in the EU • Europe for Culture and the Culture Compass for Europe The debates featured contributions from António Costa, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Glenn Micallef, representatives of the European citizens’ initiative “Ban conversion practices in the European Union”, and other speakers from EU institutions, international organisations and civil society. Watch the highlights to get an overview of the main debates and topics addressed during this plenary session. 📍 Brussels, Belgium 📅 29–30 April 2026 #EESC #EUPlenary #PlenaryHighlights #Competitiveness #Equality #Innovation #Culture #EUpolicy