Policy workshop organised by the SafeHabitus project in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee.
The post-2027 CAP commits the EU to an attractive farming sector for future generations. That commitment depends on the social sustainability of farm work yet labour shortages, premature exits and occupational health pressures already constrain the sector's capacity to attract and retain people.
Building on the European Economic and Social Committee's evaluation of the social aspects of the CAP (NAT /968) and its Opinion on Social Farming (NAT/983), the seminar will explore the main social challenges facing European agriculture. Each thematic session will begin with an expert presentation setting the scene, followed by a round-table discussion bringing together representatives of European institutions, farmers' organisations, workers' organisations, researchers and civil society to identify priorities and policy needs for the future.
The seminar is structured around five thematic sessions:
- Supporting fair and decent farm incomes through the CAP.
- Improving the attractiveness of agriculture and promoting generational renewal.
- Reducing gender gaps and ensuring equal access to land and resources.
- Strengthening social conditionality and improving the working conditions of seasonal and migrant workers.
- Promoting social farming as a contributor to more inclusive and resilient rural communities.
The workshop will conclude with a synthesis of the key policy recommendations emerging from the discussions, providing input to the ongoing debate on the future development of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Exhibition launch and networking reception
Following the workshop (18:00–19:00 CET), participants are warmly invited to attend the inauguration of the SafeHabitus exhibition on the Social Sustainability of Farming, followed by a networking reception. The exhibition will subsequently be hosted at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in October 2026 and showcases the realities, challenges and contributions of people working in agriculture across Europe.
About SafeHabitus Policy
Workshops SafeHabitus Policy Workshops serve as a key platform for synthesising cutting-edge scientific research and practical insights from a diverse range of stakeholders. They are designed to facilitate meaningful debate and foster the exchange of perspectives between agricultural actors, occupational safety and health experts, and European policymakers.
For further information: https://www.safehabitus.eu/events/
Programme
Draft programme - Towards a socially sustainable CAP of the future
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Additional info
Venue
European Economic and Social Committee
Rue Belliard 99/101 Brussels 1040 Belgium
Organiser
SafeHabitus Project
EU Stakeholders
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
EU Stakeholders