Séamus Boland
@eesc-president.bsky.social
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm that every woman & girl has the right to live free from fear.
Dignity, equality & safety are non-negotiable.
We will keep standing with all those working to end violence & defend their rights.
Dignity, equality & safety are non-negotiable.
We will keep standing with all those working to end violence & defend their rights.
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm that every woman & girl has the right to live free from fear.
Dignity, equality & safety are non-negotiable.
We will keep standing with all those working to end violence & defend their rights.
Dignity, equality & safety are non-negotiable.
We will keep standing with all those working to end violence & defend their rights.
A strong start to our mission in Strasbourg with a key meeting with @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social.
I congratulated him on the new EU Strategy for Civil Society, and we agreed that what matters now is how we deliver on it together.
We will continue this important dialogue.
I congratulated him on the new EU Strategy for Civil Society, and we agreed that what matters now is how we deliver on it together.
We will continue this important dialogue.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A strong start to our mission in Strasbourg with a key meeting with @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social.
I congratulated him on the new EU Strategy for Civil Society, and we agreed that what matters now is how we deliver on it together.
We will continue this important dialogue.
I congratulated him on the new EU Strategy for Civil Society, and we agreed that what matters now is how we deliver on it together.
We will continue this important dialogue.
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.
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
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.
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.
Today on #WorldChildrensDay, @unicef.org’s report shows 50 million children in high-income countries live in relative monetary poverty.
I will keep prioritising the fight against poverty to protect the most vulnerable.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
I will keep prioritising the fight against poverty to protect the most vulnerable.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Today on #WorldChildrensDay, @unicef.org’s report shows 50 million children in high-income countries live in relative monetary poverty.
I will keep prioritising the fight against poverty to protect the most vulnerable.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
I will keep prioritising the fight against poverty to protect the most vulnerable.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Thank you, President Nikos Christodoulides, for hosting our extraordinary @eesc.bsky.social Bureau meeting in Nicosia. 🇨🇾
Our shared commitment to cooperation, participation and dialogue sets a solid foundation for the upcoming Cypriot 🇪🇺 Presidency.
Our shared commitment to cooperation, participation and dialogue sets a solid foundation for the upcoming Cypriot 🇪🇺 Presidency.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thank you, President Nikos Christodoulides, for hosting our extraordinary @eesc.bsky.social Bureau meeting in Nicosia. 🇨🇾
Our shared commitment to cooperation, participation and dialogue sets a solid foundation for the upcoming Cypriot 🇪🇺 Presidency.
Our shared commitment to cooperation, participation and dialogue sets a solid foundation for the upcoming Cypriot 🇪🇺 Presidency.
Delighted to reconnect with @ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social to discuss housing, agriculture, Mercosur, and the Just Transition as the first guest on his new podcast.
Civil society must be at the heart of the EU's response in these areas to ensure no one is left behind.
Civil society must be at the heart of the EU's response in these areas to ensure no one is left behind.
November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Delighted to reconnect with @ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social to discuss housing, agriculture, Mercosur, and the Just Transition as the first guest on his new podcast.
Civil society must be at the heart of the EU's response in these areas to ensure no one is left behind.
Civil society must be at the heart of the EU's response in these areas to ensure no one is left behind.
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
🇪🇺 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
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
🇪🇺 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
Europe stands at a crossroads - facing war, the climate crisis, poverty and demographic change.
My vision is clear: a Union of Opportunities, Security and Resilience.
A Europe that listens, includes and empowers its people.
My vision is clear: a Union of Opportunities, Security and Resilience.
A Europe that listens, includes and empowers its people.
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Europe stands at a crossroads - facing war, the climate crisis, poverty and demographic change.
My vision is clear: a Union of Opportunities, Security and Resilience.
A Europe that listens, includes and empowers its people.
My vision is clear: a Union of Opportunities, Security and Resilience.
A Europe that listens, includes and empowers its people.
All my life, civil society has been at the centre of my heart.
As a lifelong advocate for vulnerable communities and inclusion,
I pledge to put Civil Society at the heart of Europe,
where every voice matters and every person belongs.
#EESCPlenary
As a lifelong advocate for vulnerable communities and inclusion,
I pledge to put Civil Society at the heart of Europe,
where every voice matters and every person belongs.
#EESCPlenary
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
All my life, civil society has been at the centre of my heart.
As a lifelong advocate for vulnerable communities and inclusion,
I pledge to put Civil Society at the heart of Europe,
where every voice matters and every person belongs.
#EESCPlenary
As a lifelong advocate for vulnerable communities and inclusion,
I pledge to put Civil Society at the heart of Europe,
where every voice matters and every person belongs.
#EESCPlenary
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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
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
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
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
Reposted by Séamus Boland
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
👤 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 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
👤 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
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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
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
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
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
A new chapter begins for the @eesc.bsky.social.
I am honoured and humbled to be elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee for the term of office 2025-2028.
Today, I stand ready to serve all of Europe’s Civil Society to rebuild optimism and trust through dialogue.
I am honoured and humbled to be elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee for the term of office 2025-2028.
Today, I stand ready to serve all of Europe’s Civil Society to rebuild optimism and trust through dialogue.
October 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A new chapter begins for the @eesc.bsky.social.
I am honoured and humbled to be elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee for the term of office 2025-2028.
Today, I stand ready to serve all of Europe’s Civil Society to rebuild optimism and trust through dialogue.
I am honoured and humbled to be elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee for the term of office 2025-2028.
Today, I stand ready to serve all of Europe’s Civil Society to rebuild optimism and trust through dialogue.
Reposted by Séamus Boland
A pleasure to attend the end of mandate ceremony for the outgoing @eesc-president.bsky.social to speak on the importance of institutional cooperation to foster trust and ensure transparency with EU citizens.
Best wishes to you Oliver for the next steps of your career.
Best wishes to you Oliver for the next steps of your career.
September 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
A pleasure to attend the end of mandate ceremony for the outgoing @eesc-president.bsky.social to speak on the importance of institutional cooperation to foster trust and ensure transparency with EU citizens.
Best wishes to you Oliver for the next steps of your career.
Best wishes to you Oliver for the next steps of your career.
Our End of Mandate Ceremony is live!
EU leaders, civil society, youth voices & international partners join us to celebrate our mandate achievements.
📺 Watch live 👇
europa.eu/!Vcqtrx
EU leaders, civil society, youth voices & international partners join us to celebrate our mandate achievements.
📺 Watch live 👇
europa.eu/!Vcqtrx
September 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Our End of Mandate Ceremony is live!
EU leaders, civil society, youth voices & international partners join us to celebrate our mandate achievements.
📺 Watch live 👇
europa.eu/!Vcqtrx
EU leaders, civil society, youth voices & international partners join us to celebrate our mandate achievements.
📺 Watch live 👇
europa.eu/!Vcqtrx
I strongly condemn the despicable Russian strikes on Kyiv, which damaged the 🇪🇺 Delegation.
I witnessed first-hand the dedication of our colleagues during my mission onsite.
My solidarity goes to them & to the people of Ukraine, showing courage against relentless aggression. 🇺🇦
I witnessed first-hand the dedication of our colleagues during my mission onsite.
My solidarity goes to them & to the people of Ukraine, showing courage against relentless aggression. 🇺🇦
August 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I strongly condemn the despicable Russian strikes on Kyiv, which damaged the 🇪🇺 Delegation.
I witnessed first-hand the dedication of our colleagues during my mission onsite.
My solidarity goes to them & to the people of Ukraine, showing courage against relentless aggression. 🇺🇦
I witnessed first-hand the dedication of our colleagues during my mission onsite.
My solidarity goes to them & to the people of Ukraine, showing courage against relentless aggression. 🇺🇦
On #UkraineIndependenceDay, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, whose courage and resilience inspire us all.
We support Ukraine’s 🇪🇺 integration and call for united action at EU & national levels.
Together, we must uphold freedom and sovereignty.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
We support Ukraine’s 🇪🇺 integration and call for united action at EU & national levels.
Together, we must uphold freedom and sovereignty.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
August 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
On #UkraineIndependenceDay, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, whose courage and resilience inspire us all.
We support Ukraine’s 🇪🇺 integration and call for united action at EU & national levels.
Together, we must uphold freedom and sovereignty.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
We support Ukraine’s 🇪🇺 integration and call for united action at EU & national levels.
Together, we must uphold freedom and sovereignty.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour those who risk their lives to save others and stand by communities in crisis.
Your courage and solidarity remind us of our duty to uphold humanity everywhere, every day.
Thank you for your dedication to making the world a better place.
Your courage and solidarity remind us of our duty to uphold humanity everywhere, every day.
Thank you for your dedication to making the world a better place.
August 19, 2025 at 7:32 AM
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour those who risk their lives to save others and stand by communities in crisis.
Your courage and solidarity remind us of our duty to uphold humanity everywhere, every day.
Thank you for your dedication to making the world a better place.
Your courage and solidarity remind us of our duty to uphold humanity everywhere, every day.
Thank you for your dedication to making the world a better place.
Today, on #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate the energy, creativity and commitment of young people.
Your voices matter. Your ideas matter. Your actions matter.
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive, sustainable and democratic future.
#YouthDay #EUCivilSociety
Your voices matter. Your ideas matter. Your actions matter.
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive, sustainable and democratic future.
#YouthDay #EUCivilSociety
August 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Today, on #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate the energy, creativity and commitment of young people.
Your voices matter. Your ideas matter. Your actions matter.
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive, sustainable and democratic future.
#YouthDay #EUCivilSociety
Your voices matter. Your ideas matter. Your actions matter.
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive, sustainable and democratic future.
#YouthDay #EUCivilSociety
Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social joined our @eesc.bsky.social Bureau for a forward-looking exchange on the future EU Civil Society Strategy.
The EESC is ready to help shape an ambitious strategy & co-create a strong, inclusive Civil Society Platform.
#CSOs are key to Europe’s democracy.
The EESC is ready to help shape an ambitious strategy & co-create a strong, inclusive Civil Society Platform.
#CSOs are key to Europe’s democracy.
July 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social joined our @eesc.bsky.social Bureau for a forward-looking exchange on the future EU Civil Society Strategy.
The EESC is ready to help shape an ambitious strategy & co-create a strong, inclusive Civil Society Platform.
#CSOs are key to Europe’s democracy.
The EESC is ready to help shape an ambitious strategy & co-create a strong, inclusive Civil Society Platform.
#CSOs are key to Europe’s democracy.