Civil Society Dialogue meeting on EU trade policy and economic security with Sabine Weyand

Sabine Weyand, the Commission’s Director-General for Trade and Economic Security, will discuss with civil society organisations current trends and prospects for EU trade policy and economic security in today’s geopolitical environment.

• Date: 15/04/2025, 14:30-16:30
• Location: Robert Schuman meeting room, Berlaymont Building, Brussels

The European Commission’s Trade and Economic Security department invites EU civil society organisations to a meeting with Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade and Economic Security, on 15 April, as part of a regular series of exchanges and dialogue with external stakeholders on trade policy.

She will discuss recent trends in EU trade policy and economic security in light of the current geopolitical environment, as well as prospects on key current and future initiatives.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with Ms Weyand, sharing views and asking questions. We look forward to meeting you in person or online and hear your views and questions.

Lead speaker: Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade, European Commission

Moderator: S. Munoz-Albarran, Director for Resources, Interinstitutional relations, Communications and Civil Society, DG Trade, European Commission

Agenda

1. Presentation by Sabine Weyand
2. 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 and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport.

The Webex link 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 addressed before the meeting begins.