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European Economic and Social Committee
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We bring civil society together in Europe, employers, workers, NGOs. Every voice counts!

#EUCivilSociety
The planet is calling for action, and we are answering that call: #COP30 has started.🌎

We are joining the EU Delegation to call for:
🌱 building resilient agri-food systems;
🌱 promoting biodiversity and water;
🌱 ensuring a just transition.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/rmmpjv

@cop30brazil.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
¡Muchas gracias, Aquí Europa! 🇪🇸 🇪🇺

We are deeply honoured by this recognition of our efforts to make the EU more participative and closer to citizens.

We will continue to be the voice of organised civil society in Europe.

#EUCivilSociety @eesc-president.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Protecting water is key.

The recent @consilium.europa.eu Environment conclusions on the Water Resilience Strategy align with our #EUBlueDeal call by recognising:
💧 water resilience across all sectors;
💧 water security as a priority.

More of our recommendations👉 link.europa.eu/7TrhPY
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
A Union of opportunities. 🇪🇺

No time to waste tackling #SocialExclusion.

Under our new @eesc-president.bsky.social mandate, we will:
✅ support the EU Affordable Housing Plan;
✅ tackle the #CostOfLiving crisis;
✅ help reduce homelessness.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

#EESCPriorities
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Strong democracies need strong social dialogue.

For EU values to thrive, they must be shared, practiced, and protected everywhere, including in candidate countries.

Read more: link.europa.eu/9DfmpF

#EUEnlargement
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Human rights are Europe’s DNA & our path forward.

75 years ago, with the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights, Europe chose freedom, justice & dignity.

We honour that promise every day, placing #EUCivilSociety at the heart of the EU project.🇪🇺

#ECHR @echr.coe.int
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
It's time to turn things around!

This Gender Equality Week, we join the @europarl.europa.eu's fight for equality to advance #WomensRights.

Our commitment to #GenderEquality remains steadfast – it is a cornerstone of social justice & societal well-being.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/44t3j9
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Shaping Europe’s future for women’s rights!

We were the first to support the @ec.europa.eu’s Roadmap for Women’s Rights.

We commit to:
⚖️ inclusive #GenderEquality dialogue;
⚖️ empowering youth & #EUCivilSociety;
⚖️ tackling discrimination;
⚖️ supporting rights & safe spaces.

More: europa.eu/!BgWxKP
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A Union of opportunities. 🇪🇺

Our @eesc-president.bsky.social will focus on a social justice agenda where economic growth & social welfare go hand in hand.

We aim to tackle poverty by:

✅ supporting the EU anti-poverty strategy;
✅ empowering #EUCivilSociety;

More: link.europa.eu/c3gtBC
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
1 week ago, Séamus Boland was elected as our new @eesc-president.bsky.social!

He will lead a people-centred work programme that places #EUCivilSociety at the heart of the EU.

His 3 pillars:
🔹 Opportunities
🔹 Security
🔹 Resilience

His work programme → link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

#EESCRenewal
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A week ago, our 329 members took part in their first #EESCPlenary under the 2025-2030 mandate.

They:
🔹 come from all 27 EU countries;
🔹 are nominated by their national governments;
🔹 are appointed by the @consilium.europa.eu.

Meet them all → link.europa.eu/KGdQWY

#EESCRenewal
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Europe must lead in #AI to stay competitive.

We welcome the @ec.europa.eu’s Apply AI strategy and urge the EU to:
🤖 boost AI & computing power;
🤖 promote open-source AI;
🤖 align research & development efforts across Europe.

🔍 Eurostat

More: link.europa.eu/cV8hQd

#AIinEurope #EUCompetitiveness
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Did you miss our 600th #EESCPlenary?

Here's what happened:
➡️ We renewed our Committee with 329 members.
➡️ Séamus Boland was elected as our @eesc-president.bsky.social.
➡️ We adopted opinions on key topics for the EU.

A new 5-year journey begins!

Find out more → link.europa.eu/9XQfCh

#EESCRenewal
October 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Determined to defend the fragile flower of EU democracy.

This is what our new @eesc-president.bsky.social commits to.

His work programme places #EUCivilSociety at the heart of the EU & his vision is of a Union of opportunities, security and resilience.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

#EESCRenewal
October 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We have elected the Presidents of our sections & CCMI for 2025-2028:

🇪🇺 ECO, Elena Calistru
🇪🇺 INT, Emilie Prouzet
🇪🇺 TEN, Marcin Nowacki
🇪🇺 SOC, Cinzia Del Rio
🇪🇺 @nat-eesc.bsky.social, Stoyan Tchoukanov
🇪🇺 REX, Stefano Palmieri
🇪🇺 @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social, Alain Coheur

#EESCRenewal #EESCPlenary
October 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Meet our new Vice-Presidents:
👤 Vice-President for Communication, Marija Hanževački;
👤 Vice-President for Budget, Alena Mastantuono.

Tune in for the press conference at 12:30 → link.europa.eu/JVtryP

#EESCRenewal #EESCPlenary
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Meet our newly-elected @eesc-president.bsky.social, Séamus Boland. 🇪🇺

From strengthening democracy to fostering social, economic and environmental balance across the EU, his priorities are many.

His term will be marked by further strengthening #EUCivilSociety role.

#EESCPlenary
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Today marks a new beginning. ✨

Our new @eesc-president.bsky.social is being elected. Don't miss this milestone!

Tune in now to experience the moment live → link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

#EESCRenewal #EESCPlenary
October 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A new chapter begins! 🇪🇺

With 329 members appointed for the next five years, we embark on a renewed journey to represent #EUCivilSociety's voice.

Today’s #EESCPlenary marks the:
🇪🇺 start of the new mandate;
🇪🇺 first steps of 119 newly appointed members;

#EESCRenewal
October 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our 600th #EESCPlenary has begun.

A milestone moment - the renewal of our Committee.

Over the next 3 days, our members will:
🇪🇺 elect the new President;
🇪🇺 take part in their first plenary under the new mandate;
🇪🇺 vote on key opinions shaping Europe’s future.

link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

#EESCRenewal
October 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Open call for civil society organisations in Kosovo! 🇽🇰 🇪🇺

Our Enlargement Candidate Members’ Initiative brings together 147 #CivilSociety representatives from EU candidate countries.

Join us to strengthen civil and #SocialDialogue in #Kosovo.

Apply by 24 October: link.europa.eu/PtkvXF
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Our next plenary is around the corner and it is a big one!

🇪🇺 It kicks off our new term.
🇪🇺 It welcomes our newly appointed members.
🇪🇺 It sets the tone for the next five years.

Join us on 21–23 October to learn more: link.europa.eu/NDwHvB

#EESCRenewal
October 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Food is a right, not a privilege. 🌾

On #WorldFoodDay, we reaffirm our commitment to food security. As an observer to the Committee on World Food Security, we shape sustainable solutions.

Our members are at the @fao.org World Food Forum to share #EUCivilSociety voices. 🇪🇺🇺🇳

👉 link.europa.eu/TvcqkW
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
We call for a secure, resilient & strategically autonomous EU. 🇪🇺

In a context marked by nationalism & authoritarianism, the EU must:
🔹 uphold peace, #democracy & rule of law;
🔹 balance economic growth & social cohesion;
🔹 promote #multilateralism & inclusive dialogue.

More: link.europa.eu/dMYN3B
October 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Our #EESCPlenary is one week away!

From 21 to 23 October, join us for:
💼 the renewal of our Committee;
✅ votes on opinions on EU values, disability and industry;
📅 our 600th plenary session.

Don’t miss it → link.europa.eu/NDwHvB

#EUCivilSociety
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM