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EESC Liaison Group & Civil Society Relations
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We connect #EUCivilSociety at @eesc.bsky.social. Promoting #CivilDialogue through #EESCLiaisonGroup, #EESCforECI, #nESC, #EESCPartnership.
#EESCLiaisonGroup co-chair Piotr Sadowski and Giada Negri from @civic-forum.eu at @eesc.bsky.social Conference on Fundamental Rights & Rule of Law:

💬 "With #EUCivilSociety being the beating heart of #Democracy, funding CSOs is an investment in democracy itself, not a sectoral expense"
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In Paris, the 6th “Erasmus of organised civil societies” gathered EU national ESCs, EU institutions and civil society to discuss the new EU #DemocracyShield.

Key message: defending democracy needs active support and #nESC diplomacy is essential.
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social TEN Section🤝@rehva.bsky.social

Today’s REHVA Summit brought key actors together to discuss:

🏢 Indoor Environmental Quality in zero-emission buildings
💶 Housing & energy affordability
💡 Financing tools for smart, affordable renovation

👉 europa.eu/!kNRcwt
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The ECI “Ban on conversion practices in the EU” has reached over 1.12 million signatures and is now under Commission examination.

Next steps:
1️⃣Meeting with organisers
2️⃣EP public hearing
3️⃣Commission reply

👉https://link.europa.eu/WXWyQG

#EESCforECI #EUTakeTheInitiative
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social SOC Section 🤝 Pour La Solidarité

At the Skills to Connect final conference we explored:

💼 Upskilling pathways in the social economy
🌍 Inclusive employment & fair transitions
🤝 Partnerships for lifelong learning

👉 link.europa.eu/MwFrgY
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#EESCPartnership @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social 🤝CIRAN

Can we balance environmental protection & strategic autonomy to secure critical raw materials?

⚙️REsourceEU plan & Critical Raw Materials Act
🌍Community Development Agreements
💪Sustainability & competitiveness

👉https://link.europa.eu/Yt96w7
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#EESCPartnership
@iclei.org & @ecolise.bsky.social 🤝 @nat-eesc.bsky.social

How can communities and local governments drive fair sustainability transitions in housing and food?

🏘️Rethinking affordability
🥕Empowering community-led food systems
🌍Ground up resilience

👉https://link.europa.eu/qg7qPb
November 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
#EESCPartnership EESC Youth Group🤝PulseZ

Today’s workshops aimed at inspiring young Europeans to engage with media and civic life through:

📰Building practical skills
💬Creating impactful content
🙌Connecting participants to future opportunities

👉 link.europa.eu/wVFvPr
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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🤖 Opening the event “Understanding the power of #AI over decisions”, which launches the new book “Algorithmic rule: #AI and the future of democracy in Sweden and beyond":

👉 László Andor, FEPS Sec. Gen.
👉 Lucie Studničná, Pres. @workers-eesc.bsky.social

Tune in LIVE
📺 link.europa.eu/GGQC4q
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#EESCPartnership @gender5plus.bsky.social🤝EESC Equality Group

Today we explored how to close gender gaps in politics through education and policy.

🎓 Building girls’ political confidence
💬 From classroom to policy
🤝 Empowering future generations for inclusive democracy

👉 link.europa.eu/FbfKG4
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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
#EESCPartnership
@nat-eesc.bsky.social 🤝 EULandownersOrg

The conference explored how to revitalise Europe's rural area through:

🌾Sustainable land management
🏡Agrotourism innovation & vocational training
🌱Multifunctional farming for biodiversity & resilience

👉https://link.europa.eu/ym7jNv
October 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#EESCPartnership @EESC_SOC 🤝@ENIL_EU

Today’s conference wrapped up the LITI-GATE project, advancing disability rights through EU law.

Key achievements:

⚖️Strategic Litigation Guidebook
📝Training & mentoring
👥Stronger CSO–legal cooperation

👉 link.europa.eu/N9v8MV
October 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#EESCPartnership @nat-eesc.bsky.social 🤝 EURAF

How can agroforestry drive nature restoration across Europe?

Today's debate tackled:

🌿National Nature Restoration Plans
🌾Organic farming, agroecology & agroforestry
🌱Resilience, productivity & biodiversity

👉 link.europa.eu/bnJ34w
October 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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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
Congratulations to Séamus Boland on his election as new @EESC_President and Chair of the #EESCLiaisonGroup!

He brings a bold vision for a Union of Opportunities, Security & Resilience.

Looking forward to working together to put #EUCivilSociety at the heart of Europe.
October 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
🗳️A new chapter for #EESCLiaisonGroup!

EU civil society network members elected Piotr Sadowski as Co-chair for the next 2.5 years by an overwhelming majority!
A💪voice for #CivilDialogue & #CivicSpace.

💬"Transforming consultation into co-creation and making participation real"
October 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
How do you say ECI in your language? 👀

Today on the European Day of Languages, we celebrate that no matter which one you speak, you can shape the future of the EU.

👉 citizens-initiative.europa.eu

#EESCforECI #EUTakeTheInitiative #EDLangs
September 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yesterday, #nESC attended the
@Europarl_EN
HOUS Committee debate on Europe’s housing crisis to find concrete actions for sustainable & affordable housing.

Five pillars were identified:

🏘️Trust local actors
🔨Build more
💵Boost investment
♥️Support the vulnerable
📊Use data
September 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
#EESCPartnership Opta Europe 🤝 @nat-eesc.bsky.social

At the Organic Market Conference 2025, we explored:

🌱 Trends & drivers of organic consumption in ES, NL, PL & DK
📊 EU trade & promotion tools for exporters
🤝 Policy measures to support SME internationalisation

👉https://link.europa.eu/J6HYnN
September 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM