Partner meetings: Civil Society Dialogue meeting on EU trade policy and economic security with DG 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.

Event Details

Date: 15/04/2025, 14:30-16:30

Location: Robert Schuman meeting room, Berlaymont Building, Brussels

Meeting Overview

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.

Speakers

• 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

• Presentation by Sabine Weyand
• Open discussion with stakeholders

Practical Information

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.

Reimbursement of Travel Expenses

If you are based outside Brussels and you wish to participate in person, upon registration you can ask to have your return travel costs covered from the city in which your organisation is based.

Event Timing

When: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 14:30 - 16:30 (CEST)

Where: Berlaymont building Rue de la Loi 200, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

Livestream: Starts on Tuesday 15 April 2025, 14:30 (CEST)

Who Should Attend

Interested stakeholders

Languages

English

Organisers

Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

Part of EU trade meetings with Civil Society