Shape the future of the New European Bauhaus – consultation closes 17 October

NEB consultation – closes 17 October

The goal for New European Bauhaus (NEB) is to enable local communities – increasingly impacted by climate change and housing pressures – to lead the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future. The Commission is interested in hearing ideas on how to improve neighbourhoods by strengthening the uptake of NEB values, boosting bottom-up participation, and addressing some of our neighbourhoods’ biggest challenges: climate change, housing pressure, and demographic shifts.

Anyone with an interest may submit views until 17 October 2025.

Circular Economy Act consultation – closes 6 November 

The European Commission has also launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence on the upcoming Circular Economy Act, which aims to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy while boosting the EU’s economic security, resilience, competitiveness, and decarbonisation.

Due for adoption in 2026, the Circular Economy Act aims to create a Single Market for secondary raw materials, increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials, and stimulate demand across the EU. It supports the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal.

All stakeholders may contribute via the Have Your Say portal until 6 November. 

European Mission Soil week – 5-6 November – online registrations still open!

The European Mission Soil Week 2025 is focusing on leading the transition towards healthy soils – including finance and landscape perspectives. In person registration is now closed but those who wish to participate may register for online events at the link above.

First EC Water Resilience event – 8 December – Brussels and online

Save the date for the first European Commission Water Resilience Forum on 8 December 2025 in Brussels and online. The event will bring together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society to chart the path towards a water-resilient EU by 2050.

Organised with the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, the Water Resilience Forum follows the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy. Sessions will focus on financing innovative water solutions, strengthening industrial competitiveness through water resilience, and scaling water efficiency from local to global action.

The Forum will take place on Monday, 8 December 2025, from 10:00 to 17:30 CET, at the Jacques Delors Building in Brussels, and will also be livestreamed online with a link to registration details and information.