📢 We are happy to be part of the Civil Society Week again next year!
🗓️ When? From 2 to 5 March 2026
📍 Where? At the @eesc.bsky.social
💬The theme is "People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future"
👀 More information soon, stay tuned!
#CivSocWeek
🗓️ When? From 2 to 5 March 2026
📍 Where? At the @eesc.bsky.social
💬The theme is "People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future"
👀 More information soon, stay tuned!
#CivSocWeek
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📢 We are happy to be part of the Civil Society Week again next year!
🗓️ When? From 2 to 5 March 2026
📍 Where? At the @eesc.bsky.social
💬The theme is "People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future"
👀 More information soon, stay tuned!
#CivSocWeek
🗓️ When? From 2 to 5 March 2026
📍 Where? At the @eesc.bsky.social
💬The theme is "People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future"
👀 More information soon, stay tuned!
#CivSocWeek
Time to save the date! 📅
Our #CivSocWeek 2026 will take place from 2–5 March.
Once again this year, the event will gather #EUCivilSociety, institutions and stakeholders to explore how people, democracy and resilience must shape Europe’s future.
Find out more ➡️ @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
Our #CivSocWeek 2026 will take place from 2–5 March.
Once again this year, the event will gather #EUCivilSociety, institutions and stakeholders to explore how people, democracy and resilience must shape Europe’s future.
Find out more ➡️ @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Time to save the date! 📅
Our #CivSocWeek 2026 will take place from 2–5 March.
Once again this year, the event will gather #EUCivilSociety, institutions and stakeholders to explore how people, democracy and resilience must shape Europe’s future.
Find out more ➡️ @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
Our #CivSocWeek 2026 will take place from 2–5 March.
Once again this year, the event will gather #EUCivilSociety, institutions and stakeholders to explore how people, democracy and resilience must shape Europe’s future.
Find out more ➡️ @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
📢 SAVE THE DATE: we're back with Civil Society Week in 2026!
When? 📅 2 - 5 March 2026
Where? 📍 @eesc.bsky.social
What? 👉🏻 People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future
More information soon, stay tuned! 👀
#CivSocWeek
Join our LinkedIn group ➡️ www.linkedin.com/groups/13334...
When? 📅 2 - 5 March 2026
Where? 📍 @eesc.bsky.social
What? 👉🏻 People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future
More information soon, stay tuned! 👀
#CivSocWeek
Join our LinkedIn group ➡️ www.linkedin.com/groups/13334...
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📢 SAVE THE DATE: we're back with Civil Society Week in 2026!
When? 📅 2 - 5 March 2026
Where? 📍 @eesc.bsky.social
What? 👉🏻 People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future
More information soon, stay tuned! 👀
#CivSocWeek
Join our LinkedIn group ➡️ www.linkedin.com/groups/13334...
When? 📅 2 - 5 March 2026
Where? 📍 @eesc.bsky.social
What? 👉🏻 People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future
More information soon, stay tuned! 👀
#CivSocWeek
Join our LinkedIn group ➡️ www.linkedin.com/groups/13334...
In the past 2.5 years, together with @EESC_President, chairing the #EESCLiaisonGroup, we:
📢made #CivSocWeek a cornerstone of Europe's democratic architecture
🗳️gave citizens a stronger say through #ECIDay
🌟strengthened #nESCs cooperation
A strong legacy for #EUCivilSociety!
📢made #CivSocWeek a cornerstone of Europe's democratic architecture
🗳️gave citizens a stronger say through #ECIDay
🌟strengthened #nESCs cooperation
A strong legacy for #EUCivilSociety!
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In the past 2.5 years, together with @EESC_President, chairing the #EESCLiaisonGroup, we:
📢made #CivSocWeek a cornerstone of Europe's democratic architecture
🗳️gave citizens a stronger say through #ECIDay
🌟strengthened #nESCs cooperation
A strong legacy for #EUCivilSociety!
📢made #CivSocWeek a cornerstone of Europe's democratic architecture
🗳️gave citizens a stronger say through #ECIDay
🌟strengthened #nESCs cooperation
A strong legacy for #EUCivilSociety!
From #CivSocWeek 2025 to #MilanoCivilWeek #MCW25
🔥 #EUcivilsociety keeps the momentum going!
Last week 👉 "Europe and its social economy – When civil society gets organised"
@eesc.bsky.social delegation participated in a panel with Marina Calderone & the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
🔥 #EUcivilsociety keeps the momentum going!
Last week 👉 "Europe and its social economy – When civil society gets organised"
@eesc.bsky.social delegation participated in a panel with Marina Calderone & the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
May 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
From #CivSocWeek 2025 to #MilanoCivilWeek #MCW25
🔥 #EUcivilsociety keeps the momentum going!
Last week 👉 "Europe and its social economy – When civil society gets organised"
@eesc.bsky.social delegation participated in a panel with Marina Calderone & the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
🔥 #EUcivilsociety keeps the momentum going!
Last week 👉 "Europe and its social economy – When civil society gets organised"
@eesc.bsky.social delegation participated in a panel with Marina Calderone & the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
🧠 "We teach students that facts must be verified, but opinions should be respectfully discussed. True critical thinking respects a plurality of views."
Richard Vaško, #CivSocWeek Civil Society Prize winner. 👏
Discover more in the April #EESCInfo
👉http://europa.eu/!HcXcGy
Richard Vaško, #CivSocWeek Civil Society Prize winner. 👏
Discover more in the April #EESCInfo
👉http://europa.eu/!HcXcGy
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🧠 "We teach students that facts must be verified, but opinions should be respectfully discussed. True critical thinking respects a plurality of views."
Richard Vaško, #CivSocWeek Civil Society Prize winner. 👏
Discover more in the April #EESCInfo
👉http://europa.eu/!HcXcGy
Richard Vaško, #CivSocWeek Civil Society Prize winner. 👏
Discover more in the April #EESCInfo
👉http://europa.eu/!HcXcGy
7. Funding for CSOs 💶 Civil society needs sustainable funding to serve democracy.
#CivSocWeek called for a strong MFF, better regranting & support for cross-border CSOs & philanthropy.
Funding CSOs is investing in democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek called for a strong MFF, better regranting & support for cross-border CSOs & philanthropy.
Funding CSOs is investing in democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
7. Funding for CSOs 💶 Civil society needs sustainable funding to serve democracy.
#CivSocWeek called for a strong MFF, better regranting & support for cross-border CSOs & philanthropy.
Funding CSOs is investing in democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek called for a strong MFF, better regranting & support for cross-border CSOs & philanthropy.
Funding CSOs is investing in democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
🗓️Big thanks to our #CSO members for today’s vibrant & insightful meeting, chaired by @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social!
We covered:
✔️ #CivSocWeek debrief
✔️ Attacks on CSO #funding w/ Nick Aoissa, Carlotta Besozzi & Anna Striethorst
✔️ Next steps on SDGs & capacity building
We covered:
✔️ #CivSocWeek debrief
✔️ Attacks on CSO #funding w/ Nick Aoissa, Carlotta Besozzi & Anna Striethorst
✔️ Next steps on SDGs & capacity building
April 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🗓️Big thanks to our #CSO members for today’s vibrant & insightful meeting, chaired by @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social!
We covered:
✔️ #CivSocWeek debrief
✔️ Attacks on CSO #funding w/ Nick Aoissa, Carlotta Besozzi & Anna Striethorst
✔️ Next steps on SDGs & capacity building
We covered:
✔️ #CivSocWeek debrief
✔️ Attacks on CSO #funding w/ Nick Aoissa, Carlotta Besozzi & Anna Striethorst
✔️ Next steps on SDGs & capacity building
6. A Strategy for Civil Society🤝 Europe needs a bold vision for safe civic space.
#CivSocWeek called for co-creation, legal protections & cross-border dialogue.
A vibrant civil society is democracy’s heartbeat—where it thrives, so does democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek called for co-creation, legal protections & cross-border dialogue.
A vibrant civil society is democracy’s heartbeat—where it thrives, so does democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
6. A Strategy for Civil Society🤝 Europe needs a bold vision for safe civic space.
#CivSocWeek called for co-creation, legal protections & cross-border dialogue.
A vibrant civil society is democracy’s heartbeat—where it thrives, so does democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek called for co-creation, legal protections & cross-border dialogue.
A vibrant civil society is democracy’s heartbeat—where it thrives, so does democracy.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
5. Just Transition & Green-Blue Growth💧 Water resilience. Community leadership. Fair funding.
At #CivSocWeek, #EUCivilSociety called for a just, inclusive transition that leaves no one behind.
#ClimateJustice must be local, fair & participatory.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
At #CivSocWeek, #EUCivilSociety called for a just, inclusive transition that leaves no one behind.
#ClimateJustice must be local, fair & participatory.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
5. Just Transition & Green-Blue Growth💧 Water resilience. Community leadership. Fair funding.
At #CivSocWeek, #EUCivilSociety called for a just, inclusive transition that leaves no one behind.
#ClimateJustice must be local, fair & participatory.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
At #CivSocWeek, #EUCivilSociety called for a just, inclusive transition that leaves no one behind.
#ClimateJustice must be local, fair & participatory.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
4. Housing 🏘️ Affordable, democratic & sustainable housing is key to a fair Europe.
#CivSocWeek recommendations: invest in green homes, support cooperative models & fight housing speculation.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek recommendations: invest in green homes, support cooperative models & fight housing speculation.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
4. Housing 🏘️ Affordable, democratic & sustainable housing is key to a fair Europe.
#CivSocWeek recommendations: invest in green homes, support cooperative models & fight housing speculation.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
#CivSocWeek recommendations: invest in green homes, support cooperative models & fight housing speculation.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
🎬From bold ideas at #CivSocWeek to strong voices at #ECIDay2025—one month on, we’re still inspired.
Relive the week where civil society, youth & institutions came together to co-create solutions for Europe’s future👇
📄Read europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
📢We’re just getting started!
Relive the week where civil society, youth & institutions came together to co-create solutions for Europe’s future👇
📄Read europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
📢We’re just getting started!
April 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🎬From bold ideas at #CivSocWeek to strong voices at #ECIDay2025—one month on, we’re still inspired.
Relive the week where civil society, youth & institutions came together to co-create solutions for Europe’s future👇
📄Read europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
📢We’re just getting started!
Relive the week where civil society, youth & institutions came together to co-create solutions for Europe’s future👇
📄Read europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
📢We’re just getting started!
3. Tech for the Common Good 💻 Technology must serve democracy, not undermine it.
At #CivSocWeek, we called to co-design a European digital space rooted in rights, build digital skills, and invest in inclusive tech for all.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
At #CivSocWeek, we called to co-design a European digital space rooted in rights, build digital skills, and invest in inclusive tech for all.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
3. Tech for the Common Good 💻 Technology must serve democracy, not undermine it.
At #CivSocWeek, we called to co-design a European digital space rooted in rights, build digital skills, and invest in inclusive tech for all.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
At #CivSocWeek, we called to co-design a European digital space rooted in rights, build digital skills, and invest in inclusive tech for all.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
1. Education & Culture 📚#CivSocWeek called for expanding “basic skills” to include civic engagement, critical thinking & media literacy.
Let’s invest in lifelong learning, inclusive education & dialogue to build social cohesion from the classroom up.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
Let’s invest in lifelong learning, inclusive education & dialogue to build social cohesion from the classroom up.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
April 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
1. Education & Culture 📚#CivSocWeek called for expanding “basic skills” to include civic engagement, critical thinking & media literacy.
Let’s invest in lifelong learning, inclusive education & dialogue to build social cohesion from the classroom up.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
Let’s invest in lifelong learning, inclusive education & dialogue to build social cohesion from the classroom up.
🔗 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
🎉 Celebrating 13 years of the European Citizens’ Initiative today! 🗳️
Since 2012, the #ECI has empowered citizens to shape EU policy directly. At #ECIDay2025 during #CivSocWeek, we saw its power in action. Here’s to more impact, more voices, more Europe!
Since 2012, the #ECI has empowered citizens to shape EU policy directly. At #ECIDay2025 during #CivSocWeek, we saw its power in action. Here’s to more impact, more voices, more Europe!
April 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🎉 Celebrating 13 years of the European Citizens’ Initiative today! 🗳️
Since 2012, the #ECI has empowered citizens to shape EU policy directly. At #ECIDay2025 during #CivSocWeek, we saw its power in action. Here’s to more impact, more voices, more Europe!
Since 2012, the #ECI has empowered citizens to shape EU policy directly. At #ECIDay2025 during #CivSocWeek, we saw its power in action. Here’s to more impact, more voices, more Europe!
💬 Our co-chair @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social at #EESCPlenary to present #CivSocWeek recommendations:
"This week made one thing clear: #EUCivilSociety’s power to drive change is huge. But Europe must act boldly and support civil society as democracy’s backbone."
👉 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
"This week made one thing clear: #EUCivilSociety’s power to drive change is huge. But Europe must act boldly and support civil society as democracy’s backbone."
👉 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
March 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
💬 Our co-chair @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social at #EESCPlenary to present #CivSocWeek recommendations:
"This week made one thing clear: #EUCivilSociety’s power to drive change is huge. But Europe must act boldly and support civil society as democracy’s backbone."
👉 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
"This week made one thing clear: #EUCivilSociety’s power to drive change is huge. But Europe must act boldly and support civil society as democracy’s backbone."
👉 europa.eu/!n4c6Pf
🎨 At Wednesday's #CivSocWeek networking event, participants co-created an art piece symbolizing cohesion. 🤝
Stickers with words like #transformation, #community, and social justice adorned a canvas of two clasped hands, embodying our shared commitment to #unity in diversity.
Stickers with words like #transformation, #community, and social justice adorned a canvas of two clasped hands, embodying our shared commitment to #unity in diversity.
March 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎨 At Wednesday's #CivSocWeek networking event, participants co-created an art piece symbolizing cohesion. 🤝
Stickers with words like #transformation, #community, and social justice adorned a canvas of two clasped hands, embodying our shared commitment to #unity in diversity.
Stickers with words like #transformation, #community, and social justice adorned a canvas of two clasped hands, embodying our shared commitment to #unity in diversity.
It was our favourite #ECIDay yet! 🇪🇺
Among many discussed topics, one message came through clearly: ECI is a vital democratic instrument—and it’s time to level it up!
👉 Want to explore the ECIs in motion? Visit bit.ly/CitizensInit...
#CivSocWeek #democracy #ECI #EU
Among many discussed topics, one message came through clearly: ECI is a vital democratic instrument—and it’s time to level it up!
👉 Want to explore the ECIs in motion? Visit bit.ly/CitizensInit...
#CivSocWeek #democracy #ECI #EU
March 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It was our favourite #ECIDay yet! 🇪🇺
Among many discussed topics, one message came through clearly: ECI is a vital democratic instrument—and it’s time to level it up!
👉 Want to explore the ECIs in motion? Visit bit.ly/CitizensInit...
#CivSocWeek #democracy #ECI #EU
Among many discussed topics, one message came through clearly: ECI is a vital democratic instrument—and it’s time to level it up!
👉 Want to explore the ECIs in motion? Visit bit.ly/CitizensInit...
#CivSocWeek #democracy #ECI #EU
March 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A pleasure to have an interview with Dieter Reinisch, Editor-in-Chief of International Magazine, following #CivSocWeek!
We explored #EUEnlargement, the vital role of civil society in democracy, the fight against disinformation, and much more.
We explored #EUEnlargement, the vital role of civil society in democracy, the fight against disinformation, and much more.
March 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A pleasure to have an interview with Dieter Reinisch, Editor-in-Chief of International Magazine, following #CivSocWeek!
We explored #EUEnlargement, the vital role of civil society in democracy, the fight against disinformation, and much more.
We explored #EUEnlargement, the vital role of civil society in democracy, the fight against disinformation, and much more.
It was a pleasure to have an insightful interview with @hannaliubakova.bsky.social today!
We explored the EU's pivotal role in supporting democracy, the future of Belarus, and the crucial role civil society plays in building resilience and championing democratic values.
#CivSocWeek
We explored the EU's pivotal role in supporting democracy, the future of Belarus, and the crucial role civil society plays in building resilience and championing democratic values.
#CivSocWeek
March 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It was a pleasure to have an insightful interview with @hannaliubakova.bsky.social today!
We explored the EU's pivotal role in supporting democracy, the future of Belarus, and the crucial role civil society plays in building resilience and championing democratic values.
#CivSocWeek
We explored the EU's pivotal role in supporting democracy, the future of Belarus, and the crucial role civil society plays in building resilience and championing democratic values.
#CivSocWeek
As #CivSocWeek wraps up, I am energised by the passion & resilience of civil society across Europe.
In the face of democratic backsliding, disinformation & polarisation, #EUCivilSociety stands strong for unity & justice.
Together, we will keep it the heartbeat of 🇪🇺 democracy!
In the face of democratic backsliding, disinformation & polarisation, #EUCivilSociety stands strong for unity & justice.
Together, we will keep it the heartbeat of 🇪🇺 democracy!
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As #CivSocWeek wraps up, I am energised by the passion & resilience of civil society across Europe.
In the face of democratic backsliding, disinformation & polarisation, #EUCivilSociety stands strong for unity & justice.
Together, we will keep it the heartbeat of 🇪🇺 democracy!
In the face of democratic backsliding, disinformation & polarisation, #EUCivilSociety stands strong for unity & justice.
Together, we will keep it the heartbeat of 🇪🇺 democracy!
What an insightful #CivSocWeek!
Key highlights:
📢 civic space must be protected through legal action;
📢 #ECIs should be further empowered;
📢 three #NGOs were awarded for their work in combating the effects of #polarisation;
📢 a cohesive Europe can be built by joining forces.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!T9cV7P
Key highlights:
📢 civic space must be protected through legal action;
📢 #ECIs should be further empowered;
📢 three #NGOs were awarded for their work in combating the effects of #polarisation;
📢 a cohesive Europe can be built by joining forces.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!T9cV7P
March 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What an insightful #CivSocWeek!
Key highlights:
📢 civic space must be protected through legal action;
📢 #ECIs should be further empowered;
📢 three #NGOs were awarded for their work in combating the effects of #polarisation;
📢 a cohesive Europe can be built by joining forces.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!T9cV7P
Key highlights:
📢 civic space must be protected through legal action;
📢 #ECIs should be further empowered;
📢 three #NGOs were awarded for their work in combating the effects of #polarisation;
📢 a cohesive Europe can be built by joining forces.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!T9cV7P
Réservez la date de notre #EESCPlenary les 26 et 27 mars.
Au programme :
🗣️ Réflexions sur notre #CivSocWeek 2025 ;
🌱 Agriculture et alimentation ;
📜 Programme de travail de @ec.europa.eu, entre autres.
Au programme :
🗣️ Réflexions sur notre #CivSocWeek 2025 ;
🌱 Agriculture et alimentation ;
📜 Programme de travail de @ec.europa.eu, entre autres.
Save the date for our #EESCPlenary on 26 and 27 March.
On the agenda:
🗣️ insights from our #CivSocWeek 2025;
🌱 agriculture and food;
📜 @ec.europa.eu's Work Programme, among others.
Stay tuned for more on our guest speakers → europa.eu/!yNDyK3
#EUCivilSociety
On the agenda:
🗣️ insights from our #CivSocWeek 2025;
🌱 agriculture and food;
📜 @ec.europa.eu's Work Programme, among others.
Stay tuned for more on our guest speakers → europa.eu/!yNDyK3
#EUCivilSociety
March 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Réservez la date de notre #EESCPlenary les 26 et 27 mars.
Au programme :
🗣️ Réflexions sur notre #CivSocWeek 2025 ;
🌱 Agriculture et alimentation ;
📜 Programme de travail de @ec.europa.eu, entre autres.
Au programme :
🗣️ Réflexions sur notre #CivSocWeek 2025 ;
🌱 Agriculture et alimentation ;
📜 Programme de travail de @ec.europa.eu, entre autres.
That's a wrap: Today we finish the #CivSocWeek!
We want to express our gratitude to the European Economic and Social Committee for organising such necessary event and for taking our voice into consideration. We are looking forward to next year’s Civil Society Week!
@eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
We want to express our gratitude to the European Economic and Social Committee for organising such necessary event and for taking our voice into consideration. We are looking forward to next year’s Civil Society Week!
@eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
That's a wrap: Today we finish the #CivSocWeek!
We want to express our gratitude to the European Economic and Social Committee for organising such necessary event and for taking our voice into consideration. We are looking forward to next year’s Civil Society Week!
@eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
We want to express our gratitude to the European Economic and Social Committee for organising such necessary event and for taking our voice into consideration. We are looking forward to next year’s Civil Society Week!
@eesccivsocrel.bsky.social