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Published: 2 November 2026

Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC) Plenary

Topics
Just transitionEuropean Green Deal
When?
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Where?

Dublin, Ireland

Event type
In-person
Organised by
Houses of the Oireachtas

A meeting of Members of EU Affairs Committees from the national parliaments of EU Member States and Members of the European Parliament to discuss topical issues on the EU agenda.

Event background

A meeting of Members of EU Affairs Committees from the national parliaments of EU Member States and Members of the European Parliament to discuss topical issues on the EU agenda.

The Conference of the Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC)opens in new tab is a forum for regular exchange of information and best practices between EU Affairs Committees of national parliaments and representatives from the European Parliament.

Experts and politicians from Ireland and Europe are invited to exchange viewpoints and best practices on topics of common interest on the EU agenda.

Ivailo Kalfin, Eurofound’s Executive Director speaks at the third session of the conference entitled Climate Adaptation, Just Transition and the Delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Speakers

Ivailo Kalfin

Executive Director
Directorate

Ivailo Kalfin joined Eurofound as Executive Director on 1 June 2021. Mr Kalfin’s expertise covers a range of areas, from the dynamics of the labour market and social policy to global political trends, the EU and budget, as well as digital transformation. He has outlined five main priorities for his role at Eurofound: supporting the mainstreaming of Europe's green and digital transitions; complementing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan with evidence-based research; increased cooperation with international organisations and external partners and greater outreach to European Neighbourhood Policy countries; support for enhancing and expanding the capacity of social partners within the remit of the Agency; raising Eurofound's profile among key stakeholders.

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