European Economic and Social Committee

The development of the drone market is key for the EU's #StrategicAutonomy.

We call for:
🔹clear coordination between national & local authorities;
🔹strong security standards;
🔹a common counter-drone strategy to address hybrid threats & misuse.

More: link.europa.eu/qnbGjq

One Union. One number.

On #112Day, help spread the word about the EU's free emergency number & save lives!

Whether you are at home or travelling in the EU, dial 112 from any phone to call the police, an ambulance, or the fire brigade.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/J3mptx

@youreurope.bsky.social

Applications are now open! The #EUOrganic Awards are back for their 5th edition! 🌱

Are you a leader in organic excellence? If so, apply by 26 April 2026! ✍️

Check the updated categories and find out how to apply: link.europa.eu/W4x8Cd

@organicseurope.bsky.social

A safer internet means better opportunities.

Together with our @eesc-president.bsky.social, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting our EU #youth online, today & everyday.

We work to:
✅tackle cyberbullying;
✅support initiatives to learn, create & connect safely.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

#SocialEconomy drives the EU forward. 🇪🇺

The latest Eurobarometer shows:
👥 most Europeans see it as key to society’s well-being;
🙌 around 50% have engaged with it in the past 5 years.

Social economy organisations need continuous support, something we have long underlined.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/cqNTJQ

On #ZeroToleranceDay for Female Genital Mutilation, we reaffirm our commitment to women’s rights.

All forms of violence must end. In our Roadmap for Women’s Rights, we call for:
✋ access to justice & protection for survivors;
✋ the removal of discriminatory laws.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/BgWxKP

#EndFGM

Strengthening the Connecting Europe Facility is key for Europe's resilience.

We call for stronger funding to:
🇪🇺 close infrastructure gaps;
🇪🇺 prioritise cross-border projects;
🇪🇺 support vulnerable regions.

Read more: link.europa.eu/wmp8YJ

#EnergySecurity #CEFEnergy

Cancer is a major cause of premature death, contributing to 70% of early mortality. Prevention must be a public health priority.

On #WorldCancerDay we call for:
🔹strong prevention policies;
🔹strategic funding;
🔹active involvement of #EUCivilSociety in health policies.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/tbxKHY

Social cohesion is key to resilient, sustainable growth.

Our Single Market is the strongest tool to deliver this for our citizens and companies - and it will be the focus of our informal Leaders’ meeting on 12 February.

Towards a better-connected EU. 🧭

The @ec.europa.eu Digital Networks Act (DNA) aims to strengthen and secure rules for digital networks to support investment, competition, and infrastructure.

We will contribute to shaping the DNA with our recommendations. Stay tuned!

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/kJtk3K

Registration for #CivSocWeek 2026 is now open! ✍️

Join us from 2-5 March 2026 & connect with #EUCivilSociety, policymakers and engaged citizens.

Together, we will explore how to strengthen democracy, build resilience & shape our future.

Register now 👉 link.europa.eu/MmFc73

Justice and equality for all women!

In our United Nations #CSW70 resolution, we commit to:
💜 stronger social & civil dialogue on gender-responsive justice;
💜 gender mainstreaming & budgeting;
💜 better awareness of legal rights, digital safety & violence prevention.

More: link.europa.eu/g3gCnF

A major step forward in #EUIndia relations. 🇪🇺 🇮🇳

We have long called for a Free Trade Agreement, alongside deeper cooperation on energy, defence & innovation.

We also urge for renewed #EUCivilSociety dialogue & the reactivation of our EU-India Round Table.

Read more: link.europa.eu/r8NQBg

AI must align with #DataProtection.

#DataProtectionDay reminds us that everyone has the right to have their personal data protected.

We highlight that:
🔒 ethical standards must apply to its use;
🔒 #AI must respect privacy, data protection & intellectual property rights.

👉 link.europa.eu/84d8Tq

Today, #WeRemember those who perished in the Holocaust.

We commemorate the six million Jews and all persecuted groups murdered by the Nazi regime.

Together with #EUCivilSociety, we join the United Nations in pledging to defend the dignity and human rights of all.

#HolocaustRemembranceDay

We need to accelerate artificial intelligence deployment across the EU.

While we welcome the @ec.europa.eu's Apply #AI Strategy, at our #EESCPlenary we urged for:
✅ simpler access to funding;
✅ stronger regional AI ecosystems;
✅ sustained investment in AI skills.

More: link.europa.eu/mDhYKt

Let's close the gap in access to abortion!

We give full support to “My Voice, My Choice” initiative.

During our #EESCPlenary, we underscored that abortion is a fundamental human right that must be protected for every woman.

More info: link.europa.eu/YYYWqG

#WomensRights

Cyprus takes over the @consilium.europa.eu Presidency.

Marilena Raouna, 🇨🇾 Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, presented their priorities: security, migration, competitiveness, enlargement.

Looking forward to bringing #EUCivilSociety's perspective into their work.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/kThrhc

#EESCPlenary

Our January #EESCPlenary continues!

Follow our discussions & votes on:

🇨🇾 the priorities of @cy2026eu.bsky.social, together with Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for EU Affairs of Cyprus;
💶 the #MFF:
🍀 the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027;
and more.

🔴 Tune in → link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Our first 2026 #EESCPlenary has started!

Tune in as we discuss:
🤖 the #AI strategy;
💜 the #ECI My Voice My Choice on safe abortion;
📊 opinions from the #SingleMarket to #EUCompetitiveness.

Follow live: link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Racism has no place in the EU.

We welcome the new @ec.europa.eu's EU Anti-Racism Strategy to continue building a true #UnionOfEquality.

One of our @eesc-president.bsky.social's key priorities is to put the implementation of the strategy at the heart of our work.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

The first #EESCPlenary of the year is happening tomorrow!

This month's debates in a nutshell:
🗣️ artificial intelligence;
🗣️ priorities of the @consilium.europa.eu Cypriot Presidency;
🗣️ European Citizen's Initiative for safe & accessible abortion.

More information: link.europa.eu/YfXNFJ

Nuclear energy is key to decarbonising Europe.

It is an essential component of a clean, reliable & diversified energy mix, helping to strengthen #StrategicAutonomy.

We call to:
🔸 boost innovative fuel cycle facilities;
🔸 align nuclear investment rules with renewables.

👉 link.europa.eu/CxmHYg

Steel, aluminium and glass are key to a truly EU #CircularEconomy.

To make the most of them, we recommend:
🔹recognising permanent materials in EU law;
🔹achieving 90% separate collection of packaging waste by 2030;
🔹harmonising schemes across EU countries.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/xWkDmY

#Sustainability

The first #EESCPlenary of 2026 is coming up!

On 21-22 January, our members will debate key issues & vote on recommendations for EU proposals.

In brief:
🇪🇺 debates on @cy2026eu.bsky.social, AI & safe abortion;
🇪🇺 votes on Erasmus+, the EU Social Fund & the #CAP.

More: link.europa.eu/YfXNFJ

Everyone deserves a place to call home. 🏠

With our @eesc-president.bsky.social, we will defend everyone's right to decent & affordable housing.

We continue to:
🏘️ support the EU #AffordableHousing Plan;
🏘️ coordinate #EUCivilSociety's action to tackle homelessness.

👉 link.europa.eu/c3gtBC

For a free and democratic Europe. 🇪🇺

We welcome the @ec.europa.eu's proposals for the AgoraEU and Justice programmes.

We call for:
👉 robust support for #EUCivilSociety;
👉 enhanced democratic participation;
👉 a stronger European Area of Justice.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/Yyv7fn

#AgoraEU #EUJustice

President Boland meets Pope Leo XIV: A mission to Rome focused on social justice and inclusion On a mission to Rome and the Vatican City, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Séamus Boland had a substantive private audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Pala...

Read the full story here → link.europa.eu/9kwYT3

“The EU must listen, and we all must do better.” —
@eesc-president.bsky.social

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received our President to discuss key EU values, from eradicating poverty to defending democracy.

He also highlighted the vital role of #EUCivilSociety in bringing communities together.

EU milestones shaping our present. 🇪🇺

In 2026, we mark:
📌 45 years since Greece joined the EU;
📌 40 years since Spain & Portugal joined too;
📌 40 years since the Single European Act;
📌 25 years since the Laeken Declaration;
📌 10 years of the GDPR.

ℹ️ link.europa.eu/X4fJWg