2022 Euro-Med Summit convenes in Marrakesh May 31-June 1

The 2022 Euro-Mediterranean Summit of Economic and Social Councils & Similar Institutions will be held in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh from May 31 to June 1 to discuss the post-covid challenges facing the Euro-Mediterranean region.

The event is organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Moroccan Economic, Social and Environmental Council (ESEC).

This year’s summit will be held under the theme: “COVID-19: the role of civil society in the reconstruction and resilience of the Euro-Mediterranean region”.

The gathering seeks better understanding of the major issues affecting civil society in the Mediterranean region. The agenda features presentations and debates on renewed Euro-Mediterranean partnership and developing regional cooperation to alleviate the socioeconomic impact of covid-19 in the Mediterranean region.

The event is expected to bring together 120 participants from economic and social councils, or similar institutions, representatives of employers, trade unions, other economic & social interest groups as well as NGOs from member countries of the Union for the Mediterranean.