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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I was honoured to speak at the International Labour Organization's Annual Forum in Geneva alongside ministers and partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
A just transition is a shared journey, built on dialogue, civil society leadership & global solidarity.
#SocialJustice
A just transition is a shared journey, built on dialogue, civil society leadership & global solidarity.
#SocialJustice
June 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I was honoured to speak at the International Labour Organization's Annual Forum in Geneva alongside ministers and partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
A just transition is a shared journey, built on dialogue, civil society leadership & global solidarity.
#SocialJustice
A just transition is a shared journey, built on dialogue, civil society leadership & global solidarity.
#SocialJustice
🔄 “Strategic autonomy starts with people.”
At #EUGreenWeek, I stressed that the #CircularEconomy must be driven by civil society, local actors & businesses – grounded in real-life experience, innovation & collaboration.
Let’s shape a more resilient, circular 🇪🇺 together.
At #EUGreenWeek, I stressed that the #CircularEconomy must be driven by civil society, local actors & businesses – grounded in real-life experience, innovation & collaboration.
Let’s shape a more resilient, circular 🇪🇺 together.
June 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🔄 “Strategic autonomy starts with people.”
At #EUGreenWeek, I stressed that the #CircularEconomy must be driven by civil society, local actors & businesses – grounded in real-life experience, innovation & collaboration.
Let’s shape a more resilient, circular 🇪🇺 together.
At #EUGreenWeek, I stressed that the #CircularEconomy must be driven by civil society, local actors & businesses – grounded in real-life experience, innovation & collaboration.
Let’s shape a more resilient, circular 🇪🇺 together.
It’s a privilege to kick off #EUGreenWeek 2025 with Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, spotlighting how the #CircularEconomy boosts 🇪🇺 strategic autonomy, innovation & resilience.
Proud to launch the new Terms of Reference & the call for the @ecesp.bsky.social Coordination Group!
Proud to launch the new Terms of Reference & the call for the @ecesp.bsky.social Coordination Group!
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s a privilege to kick off #EUGreenWeek 2025 with Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, spotlighting how the #CircularEconomy boosts 🇪🇺 strategic autonomy, innovation & resilience.
Proud to launch the new Terms of Reference & the call for the @ecesp.bsky.social Coordination Group!
Proud to launch the new Terms of Reference & the call for the @ecesp.bsky.social Coordination Group!
🟢 Kicking off #EUGreenWeek 2025!
Today at 13:45 CEST, I will join the opening session on how the #CircularEconomy can drive EU strategic autonomy & competitiveness.
Don’t miss it - follow the discussion LIVE 👇
europa.eu/!JxB8Gn
#GreenTransition
Today at 13:45 CEST, I will join the opening session on how the #CircularEconomy can drive EU strategic autonomy & competitiveness.
Don’t miss it - follow the discussion LIVE 👇
europa.eu/!JxB8Gn
#GreenTransition
June 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🟢 Kicking off #EUGreenWeek 2025!
Today at 13:45 CEST, I will join the opening session on how the #CircularEconomy can drive EU strategic autonomy & competitiveness.
Don’t miss it - follow the discussion LIVE 👇
europa.eu/!JxB8Gn
#GreenTransition
Today at 13:45 CEST, I will join the opening session on how the #CircularEconomy can drive EU strategic autonomy & competitiveness.
Don’t miss it - follow the discussion LIVE 👇
europa.eu/!JxB8Gn
#GreenTransition
Great to meet with the Ukrainian Women’s Fund 🇺🇦, a driving force for gender equality, human rights and inclusive recovery in Ukraine.
We stand with those building peace and resilience, where women lead the way in security and reconstruction.
#StandWithUkraine
We stand with those building peace and resilience, where women lead the way in security and reconstruction.
#StandWithUkraine
May 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Great to meet with the Ukrainian Women’s Fund 🇺🇦, a driving force for gender equality, human rights and inclusive recovery in Ukraine.
We stand with those building peace and resilience, where women lead the way in security and reconstruction.
#StandWithUkraine
We stand with those building peace and resilience, where women lead the way in security and reconstruction.
#StandWithUkraine
🏳️🌈 On #IDAHOBIT, we stand united against all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
No one should face hatred for who they are or whom they love.
At the @eesc.bsky.social, we stand for a Europe of dignity, equality and human rights for all.
No one should face hatred for who they are or whom they love.
At the @eesc.bsky.social, we stand for a Europe of dignity, equality and human rights for all.
May 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
🏳️🌈 On #IDAHOBIT, we stand united against all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
No one should face hatred for who they are or whom they love.
At the @eesc.bsky.social, we stand for a Europe of dignity, equality and human rights for all.
No one should face hatred for who they are or whom they love.
At the @eesc.bsky.social, we stand for a Europe of dignity, equality and human rights for all.
On #InternationalWorkersDay, we stand in solidarity with all workers and call for fair wages and secure jobs.
Decent work is not just a goal — it’s the way out of poverty, the driver of sustainable growth, and the foundation of #SocialJustice.
#1May #SocialEurope
Decent work is not just a goal — it’s the way out of poverty, the driver of sustainable growth, and the foundation of #SocialJustice.
#1May #SocialEurope
May 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
On #InternationalWorkersDay, we stand in solidarity with all workers and call for fair wages and secure jobs.
Decent work is not just a goal — it’s the way out of poverty, the driver of sustainable growth, and the foundation of #SocialJustice.
#1May #SocialEurope
Decent work is not just a goal — it’s the way out of poverty, the driver of sustainable growth, and the foundation of #SocialJustice.
#1May #SocialEurope
Today, we joined forces with ERYICA to champion youth empowerment across the 🇪🇺.
Together with ERYICA President Dr. Patrick Burke, we signed a partnership agreement to uphold young people’s right to clear, reliable information and boost youth participation in shaping Europe’s future.
Together with ERYICA President Dr. Patrick Burke, we signed a partnership agreement to uphold young people’s right to clear, reliable information and boost youth participation in shaping Europe’s future.
April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today, we joined forces with ERYICA to champion youth empowerment across the 🇪🇺.
Together with ERYICA President Dr. Patrick Burke, we signed a partnership agreement to uphold young people’s right to clear, reliable information and boost youth participation in shaping Europe’s future.
Together with ERYICA President Dr. Patrick Burke, we signed a partnership agreement to uphold young people’s right to clear, reliable information and boost youth participation in shaping Europe’s future.
Productive trilateral with Commissioner Jozef Síkela & Louis Cheick Sissoko on boosting #CivilSociety’s voice in #EUAfrica partnership.
We proposed a joint mechanism to ensure meaningful dialogue, aligned with the Joint Africa-EU Strategy.
Looking forward to continued collaboration.
We proposed a joint mechanism to ensure meaningful dialogue, aligned with the Joint Africa-EU Strategy.
Looking forward to continued collaboration.
April 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Productive trilateral with Commissioner Jozef Síkela & Louis Cheick Sissoko on boosting #CivilSociety’s voice in #EUAfrica partnership.
We proposed a joint mechanism to ensure meaningful dialogue, aligned with the Joint Africa-EU Strategy.
Looking forward to continued collaboration.
We proposed a joint mechanism to ensure meaningful dialogue, aligned with the Joint Africa-EU Strategy.
Looking forward to continued collaboration.