European Economic and Social Committee

📊 @europarl.europa.eu

10 years ago, the #ParisAgreement was adopted.

Since then, actions have not been enough to keep global warming within 1.5°C.

At #COP30, we kept #EUCivilSociety at the heart of the debate, but the lack of a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels is deeply concerning.

More: link.europa.eu/MQpx6k

Journalists’ working conditions in Europe are increasingly under threat.

This endangers citizens’ access to reliable, pluralistic, and independent information.

We welcome the #EuropeanMediaFreedomAct and urge its implementation.

#MediaFreedom

More: link.europa.eu/VBWtXF

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Human rights are core to our shared European values.

On #HumanRights day, and as part of the
@fra.europa.eu's Platform, we reinforce our commitment to protect #EUCivilSociety rights:
🇪🇺 freedom of association, assembly, expression;
🇪🇺 non-discrimination;
🇪🇺 rule of law.

More: link.europa.eu/NPfbPk

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

Water is life, but it is not infinite.

At the first EU #WaterResilience Forum, we:
💧 launched the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform to turn ideas into action;
💧 reaffirmed our commitment to the #EUBlueDeal.

Together, we can make real progress possible.

More: link.europa.eu/qr8Q36

United in diversity, under one flag. 🇪🇺

70 years ago, the @coe.int introduced the European flag: twelve golden stars on a blue field.

Once adopted by the @consilium.europa.eu, it became more than just a flag: it became a symbol of unity, purpose, and of the future we keep building together.

Europe is experiencing a growing water crisis.

Join us for the EU’s first #WaterResilience Forum to hear how we can:
💧turn the European Water Resilience Strategy into action;
💧shape the path to a water-resilient Europe.

Tune in live: link.europa.eu/ffcP6y

#WaterWiseEU

Volunteers strengthen our communities every day.

On International #VolunteerDay, we recognise the role of volunteers in supporting our society.

We call for:
❤ stronger support to volunteering organisations;
❤ opportunities for everyone willing to contribute.

ℹ️link.europa.eu/bxYTpm

The next #MFF needs to be bigger and decentralised.

Following the @ec.europa.eu's #EUBudget proposal, at our #EESCPlenary, we warn that it could:
🔹 lead to excessive centralisation in the management of EU funds;
🔹 limit #EUCivilSociety consultation.

Read more: link.europa.eu/qx9G6W

Our December #EESCPlenary continues! 🇪🇺

Follow our discussions & votes on:
🤝 the conclusion after @cop30brazil.bsky.social, with our youth delegate to COP, Samira Ben Ali;
🗳️ justice, energy and #Ukraine.

Tune in: link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Our December #EESCPlenary has started!

Follow our discussions on the:
‍🤝 International Year of Cooperatives, with Jeroen Douglas, @icacoop.bsky.social Director-General;
💶 next #MFF, with @piotrserafin.bsky.social, EU Commissioner for Budget.

Tune in live: link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Inclusive society is one of our priorities.

On the International Persons with Disabilities Day we reaffirm our commitment to build a #UnionOfEquality by:
♿ addressing the gaps in the #EUDisabilityCard & freedom of movement;
♿ building on the Disability Employment Package.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/6KQ8Tn

Tomorrow is #EESCPlenary day!

Our members, joined by several guests, will debate on the:
🤝 role of industrial cooperatives;
💶 #MFF;
🌍 @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social's outcomes & #ParisAgreement 10th anniversary.

Tune in! 👉 link.europa.eu/6tR3q8

On #WorldAidsDay we call for:

🔴 #HIV-related stigma & discrimination to be at the top of the EU political agenda;
🔴 more ambitious prevention targets.

Our recommendations: link.europa.eu/Hb7Bgy

#AIDS

The 10th #EUMigrationForum is over.

We called for:
🔸 simpler & less fragmented legal pathways;
🔸 EU funding to help migrants & refugees to enter the job market effectively;
🔸 recognising #EUCivilSociety as the best place to advocate for rights & protection of migrants.

More: link.europa.eu/C4JrPK

There is no more time to waste. 🌍

@cop30nobrasil.bsky.social Brasil ended, & while strengthening the Paris Agreement, it showed that a clear path to phase out fossil fuels is still needed.

Our delegation ensured #EUCivilSociety's voice was heard to deliver the climate action our planet deserves.

🔹 A Union of security. 🔹

Our @eesc-president.bsky.social puts the #PreparednessUnion Strategy at the heart of our work.

We will:
✅ involve #EUCivilSociety from candidate countries in cooperation plans on preparedness;
✅ integrate resilience into our bilateral partnerships.

→ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

Our #EUMigrationForum is starting now!

Join us for:
🔸 Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social & our @eesc-president.bsky.social's speeches;
🔸 a debate on the positive models of integration;
🔸 a panel on what helps migrants to enter the job market.

🔴 Tune in live: link.europa.eu/ww3Yrv

Our #EESCPlenary is almost here!

On 3-4 December 2025, our members will take part in debates on:
💶 the next #MFF;
🏛️ the role of industrial cooperatives for EU's competitiveness;
🌍 @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social & the 10th anniversary of the #ParisAgreement.

Don't miss it!

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/6tR3q8

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

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

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

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.

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.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio and EESC President Séamus Boland signed an agreement enabling the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to join FRA's Fundamental Rights Platform (FRP) as an observer.

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.

@samirabenali.bsky.social
@csogroupeesc.bsky.social
@workers-eesc.bsky.social
@employers-eesc.bsky.social

🤝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

🥁 @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 🌴