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We bring civil society together in Europe, employers, workers, NGOs. Every voice counts!

#EUCivilSociety
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A Union of security. 🇪🇺

Our @eesc-president.bsky.social will put democratic values and civil society at the heart of our work.

We aim to build a true Union of Security by:
✅ fighting disinformation;
✅ promoting equality;
✅ empowering #EUCivilSociety.

Work programme: link.europa.eu/c3gtBC
End violence. Inspire change.

Tonight, we light our bridge in orange to stand with women affected by violence.

A secure Europe begins with protecting women’s rights.

#OrangeTheWorld #GenderEquality
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
That's what we aim for the #EUCivilSociety Strategy. ✅

The first proposal by the @ec.europa.eu aligns with our vision.

We welcome the Civil Society Platform planned for 2026. In July, we proposed a pilot to:
📢 guide dialogues;
📢 host annual conferences;
📢 monitor progress.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/RKNqtH
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
One month ago, our new mandate began.

With 329 members representing workers, employers & civil society organisations, we will strengthen:
🇪🇺 democracy;
🇪🇺 social justice;
🇪🇺 and civic trust.

Our members are already shaping priorities & giving voice to #EUCivilSociety. → link.europa.eu/KGdQWY
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Thank you @president.europarl.europa.eu for today's very positive exchange.

We agreed to deepen cooperation between @eesc.bsky.social and @europarl.europa.eu, including on tackling poverty and #EUEnlargement.

Looking forward to continuing our collaboration.
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Great to welcome Séamus Boland to @europarl.europa.eu and congratulate him in person on his election as President of the European Economic and Social Committee.

In our meeting, I reaffirmed our commitment to working closely with EESC to build a more inclusive Europe for all.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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FRA Director Sirpa Rautio & EESC President Séamus Boland signed an agreement enabling the @eesc.bsky.social to join FRA’s Fundamental Rights Platform as an observer.

A key and timely step in strengthening #CivilSociety support & engagement in line with the EU's new Civil Society Strategy.
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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🤝Today, the @eesc.bsky.social delegation met with African Union ECOSOCC to strengthen our long-standing EU–Africa civil society partnership🌍

🔑 Key points discussed:

🟢Enhancing joint positions in global fora
🟡Exchanging best practices on civil society consultation
🔴Ongoing and future collaboration
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🥁 @eesc.bsky.social delegation attending #COP30 🌎

🗓 What’s ahead this week?

- speaking slots at side-events
- daily bilateral meetings
- active participation in major groups
- EU delegation exchanges

🌳Meet the team:🌲 link.europa.eu/FDQnXd 🌴
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
On #WorldChildrenDay, we are listening to EU’s youngest voices.

Too many still face poverty & exclusion. Under our
@eesc-president.bsky.social mandate, we will:
🔹 raise the emotional health crisis;
🔹 promote EU data-sharing;
🔹 support the Action Plan against Cyberbullying.

👉 link.europa.eu/c3gtBC
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A Union of security. 🇪🇺

Our @eesc-president.bsky.social will put democratic values and civil society at the heart of our work.

We aim to build a true Union of Security by:
✅ fighting disinformation;
✅ promoting equality;
✅ empowering #EUCivilSociety.

Work programme: link.europa.eu/c3gtBC
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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🤝 @eesc.bsky.social delegation & UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean discussed today:

🔸 #SustainableDevelopment, climate issues and just transition, including challenges in our regions

🔹role of civil society in #ClimateAction and opportunities for collaboration

#COP30
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Young people must be at the centre of climate decisions. 🌎

Our Youth Delegate will represent young Europeans at
@cop30brazil.bsky.social, pushing for:
🌱driving a fair & just transition;
🌱phasing-out fossil fuels;
🌱strengthening participatory decision-making.

ℹ️http://link.europa.eu/7v9Cf3
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Equal work deserves equal pay.

On #EqualPayDay, we stress the need for action.

We are committed to:
♀️ making equality part of all decisions;
♀️ pushing for budgets for everyone’s needs;
♀️ defending fair care systems and democracy.

🔍 Data from: Eurostat, 2025

#EUCivilSociety
November 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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❓What would you like to see at #COP30?

Watch the @eesc.bsky.social delegation's answers in the video below!

🌎Belém, EU civil society representatives are coming with their messages:

🟢Compromise
🔴Commitment
🟣Ambition

👉Find more about the key EESC's messages and contributions: link.europa.eu/dvqHyh
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Keeping #EUEnlargement high on the agenda is key. 🇪🇺

Our Enlargement Candidate Members initiative turns this into action.

It brings together 147 civil society representatives from EU candidate countries, working with our members on key EU policies.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/PtkvXFA
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Europe’s workforce is changing – are we ready for tomorrow?

Tune in live for the “Building the workforce of tomorrow” event with @ec.europa.eu starting now to learn more about:
✅quality jobs;
✅inclusive participation;
✅competitive economy.

We are live: link.europa.eu/rbFhDk
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A Union of Opportunities. 🇪🇺

Europe’s future depends on young people’s voices.

Under our new @eesc-president.bsky.social's mandate, we will:
✅ support & defend youth organisations;
✅ promote emotional health & safer digital spaces.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

#EESCPriorities
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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