Advancing EU mediation efforts in an unpredictable world
On 18 June 2026, EPLO held a CSDN Policy Meeting in Brussels on the state of peace mediation and the role of the EU within it. The meeting took place ahead of the 8th EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation, and brought together EU officials and mediation practitioners for a one-day facilitated discussion.
Advancing EU mediation efforts in an unpredictable world
This CSDN Policy Meeting brought together EU policymakers, civil society experts and representatives from Member States and the United Nations to discuss the evolving global landscape for peace mediation and explore how the EU can play a stronger, more principled role.
Conference on Youth, Peace and Security in YPS Week
During EU YPS Week, CSDN sessions examined Youth, Peace and Security action plans and links with other agendas. Young peacebuilders, EU representatives and partners joined discussions on youth participation in peacebuilding.
The EU’s role in a shifting global order: promoting peace through a strong Women, Peace and Security agenda
Policy meeting in Brussels discussed the future of the EU’s Women, Peace and Security agenda. Participants reflected on its role within broader debates on peace, security governance and EU external action.
Policy Meeting on European Civil Society Organisations’ input to the UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review 2025
Civil society organisations met in Brussels to discuss the UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review and identify recommendations relevant for the EU and its Member States ahead of the 2025 review process.