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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 9h

On #WorldTeachersDay, we join Unesco in marking 60 years of international commitment to protecting the teaching profession. Our opinion on the #UnionOfSkills underlines the importance of making teaching & training professions more attractive. Our work: link.europa.eu/4NQdch

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Travelling across the EU should be better protected. At our #EESCPlenary, we adopted recommendations calling for: 💶 clear information on the final price; ♿ accessible and inclusive services; 📱 a single European booking and ticketing framework. 🔗 link.europa.eu/Qhwkhy

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The European Public Diplomacy Days are live! Today we will discuss: 🔹 the role of #EUCivilSociety in health diplomacy; 🔹 how to tackle health disinformation; 🔹 how reducing poverty can improve health outcomes worldwide. Tune in live: link.europa.eu/PbbJty

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The 2030 Agenda cannot succeed without gender equality. Ahead of the #CSW71, we call for: 🟣 equal work, pay and leadership; 🟣 stronger action against violence; 🟣 #GenderEquality at the heart of sustainable development. Read more: link.europa.eu/k7dW88

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Social farming is key to the EU's resilience.🌿 At our #EESCPlenary, we debated with @christophehansen.bsky.social how it can drive inclusion, innovation & sustainable food systems, calling for: ✅ long-term EU & national support; ✅ ethical standards, fair wages; & more: link.europa.eu/kpmyyg

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our @csogroupeesc.bsky.social' #LiberalProfessions Day conference has started! Preparedness in the EU: the role of the liberal professions ⏰10:30-16:15 (CEST) 📺Follow us LIVE in EN/FR/IT/DE👉 link.europa.eu/qMRkrg

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On #FLWDay, we highlight our work on the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive, a year after its adoption by the @europarl.europa.eu. Our members called for: 🗑️ preventing waste first; 🗑️ making polluters pay; 🗑️ focusing on preventable #FoodWaste. More: link.europa.eu/vGyKYv

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Applications closing soon: paid EU traineeship opportunity! 📢 Our Committee brings the voice of civil society to EU decision-making. Our traineeships are: 🏢 based in Brussels; 📅 5 months long, starting February 16th 2027; ✅ paid; 📌 apply before 30 September 2026. 👉 link.europa.eu/rw46Nx

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rural Europe must count in every EU policy. At our #EESCPlenary, we discussed #CohesionPolicy with @ec.europa.eu Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto & called to: 🏡 “think rural” from the start; 🏡 reflect rural needs in the next EU budget. 🔗 Read more: link.europa.eu/xyh6tN

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Christophe Hansen @christophehansen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sustainable agriculture is about more than food. At the @eesc.bsky.social plenary, we discussed how organic and social farms create jobs, support inclusion and open opportunities in rural communities 👉 The next CAP must reflect this, with a dedicated rural target and backed by adequate funding

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Simpler rules must still be strong rules! At our #EESCPlenary debate with @vdombrovskis.bsky.social we called for stronger evidence, clearer safeguards, and greater democratic scrutiny of the @ec.europa.eu's better regulation plans. 👉 link.europa.eu/jHR44H

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our final #EESCPlenary debate has just started! 🌱 Join us as our @eesc-president.bsky.social and members discuss how the #EUOrganic Awards showcase innovative and sustainable agriculture with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food @christophehansen.bsky.social. 👉 link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our September #EESCPlenary continues! On the agenda: 💶 financial literacy; 🏠 affordable housing & modern construction methods; 🌱 sustainable agriculture, social farming and the EU Organic Awards with Commissioner @christophehansen.bsky.social. Follow live: link.europa.eu/njQqj4

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Meet our winners of the 2026 #EUOrganic Awards! 🏆🇧🇬 Best organic food processing SME: Bio Bulgaria. 🏆🇩🇪 Best organic food retailer: Boßhammersch Hof. 🏆🇦🇹 Best organic restaurant/food service: Zotter Schokolade. Learn how they shape a sustainable and resilient food system: link.europa.eu/WjFCgV

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our debate on #BetterRegulation has just started! Join us, as we discuss with Commissioner @VDombrovskis a simpler, clearer EU rulebook with key business, trade union & SME representatives. 👉 link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx #EESCPlenary

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our September #EESCPlenary starts now! On today's agenda: 💬 better regulation & cohesion policy; 🚆 rail ticketing, multimodal booking & passenger rights; 📄 intergenerational fairness, cloud & AI, SME simplification and cyberbullying. Follow live: link.europa.eu/njQqj4

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The #EUOrganic Awards ceremony has just started! Our winners will be revealed! Join the @eesc-president.bsky.social & Commissioner for Agriculture & Food @christophehansen.bsky.social to discover how the awards showcase innovative & sustainable agriculture across the EU. 🔴 link.europa.eu/fBhTFw

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Séamus Boland @eesc-president.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A useful exchange today at the Embassy of India in Brussels with H.E. Ambassador Pranay Verma. Ahead of the 5 October event on the EU-India Strategic Partnership at the @eesc.bsky.social, we discussed the new momentum in our shared agenda, including the EU-India Free Trade Agreement.

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our September #EESCPlenary starts tomorrow! 🇪🇺 From the #SingleMarket to agriculture, from #Housing to territorial cohesion, our members will vote on key opinions, bringing #EUCivilSociety's voice into the conversation! Don't miss it! 👉 link.europa.eu/VMRXYB

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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

Today, we’re taking the next step in advancing the EU Water Resilience Strategy with the launch of two key initiatives: 💧the European Water Academy and 💧the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform. Read more: environment.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It is time to accelerate EU water action. Today, over 50 experts have met for the first time to turn the EU's Water Resilience Strategy into action & support a water-resilient Europe by 2050. Learn more: link.europa.eu/g49bvt #EUBlueDeal #WaterWiseEU @cor.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Equal work deserves equal pay. On #EqualPayDay, we reaffirm our call for action to: ✅ advance #GenderEquality; ✅ close labour market gaps; ✅ strengthen women’s economic empowerment. Our work: link.europa.eu/qTTFYB 📊Eurostat, 2024.

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

At the Mobility Forum held in Riga, we stressed the need for substantial progress on delivering the EU’s vision on mobility. We call for: 🚆 cleaner and more sustainable transport; 💶 accessible and affordable mobility for all; 🛡️ resilient networks. Learn more: link.europa.eu/6gdtX6

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our September #EESCPlenary is coming! On 23-24 September, our members will discuss: 📄 #SingleMarket, EU regulation & intergenerational fairness; 🗣️ better regulation with @vdombrovskis.bsky.social; 💼 EU Organic Awards with @christophehansen.bsky.social; & more! Stay tuned ➡️ link.europa.eu/VMRXYB

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A stronger and more independent EU must also be fair and inclusive. 🇪🇺 We welcome the ambition to build a more competitive and autonomous Union, but #EUCivilSociety must be involved in making decisions more democratic, socially sustainable and effective. 🔗 link.europa.eu/q7rHqg

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Global water action needs EU civil society voices. Today, we are hosting civil society organisations to help shape the EU’s contribution to the UN's Water Conference 2026 and bring their voices to the global water debate. 👉 Watch live: link.europa.eu/VjnnBN #EUBlueDeal

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Séamus Boland @eesc-president.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Honoured to lead the @eesc.bsky.social delegation at the EU-China Round Table in Hangzhou 🇨🇳 and tackle key challenges including poverty, trade and AI with China's CESC and President Wang Dongfeng. Constructive dialogue remains the best foundation for a stronger EU-China partnership.

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Applications are open for our 16th #CivilSocietyPrize! Are you leading an innovative initiative to combat poverty in the EU? You could win a share of the €30,000 prize fund. 🗓️ Apply by 6 November 2026, 10:00 CET 👉link.europa.eu/tMr9Tn

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

More than 1.2 million citizens made their voices heard. We urge the @ec.europa.eu to act. We support an EU solidarity mechanism so women who cannot access abortion in their country can receive it elsewhere in the EU. Access to abortion shouldn't depend on where you live. 🔗 link.europa.eu/YYYWqG

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Europe needs to be prepared for what is coming. Next up, we are focusing on: 🔹 facing challenges without compromising our fundamental values; 🔹 a social dialogue as a precondition for resilience; 🔹 public-private partnerships as a part of the process. 👉 link.europa.eu/MkdXTT

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Where do the negotiations on the next EU budget stand? Today, we are hosting a public debate on the latest developments in the negotiations on the next #MFF and the challenges that remain ahead. 📅 9 Sept | 14:15-16:30 CEST 🔗 Join us: link.europa.eu/qTT34G

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Financial literacy is key to making informed decisions. This International #LiteracyDay, we are highlighting the relevance of financial literacy. Join us tomorrow for our debate on #FinancialLiteracy. 🗓️ 9 Sept | 10:30–12:15 CEST 📡 Live webstream here: link.europa.eu/RfqYJk

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join us on 23 September as we celebrate the finalists of the #EUOrganic awards. We are proud to reward excellence in our 3 key categories: 🏆 Best Organic Food Processor; 🏆 Best Organic Food Retailer; 🏆 Best Organic Restaurant/Food Service. Register: link.europa.eu/CdCHhm

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Energy storage is systemically important in infrastructure, vital to building a sovereign, affordable, and resilient European Energy Union. We call on: ⚡ integrating storage plans and into policies; ⚡ securing funding and EIB support; 👉 link.europa.eu/QF8fnD

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The success of our #EUMigration policy will be judged not only by effectiveness, but also by upholding European values. We call for: 🔹 humane approach & respect of fundamental rights; 🔹 more efficient integration & safeguards against exploitation. 👉 link.europa.eu/vcYkGc

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We need to place livestock farmers at the centre of Europe's food security, climate ambitions and rural economy. We call for a positive #LivestockStrategy built on three equal pillars: 🐄 sustainability; 🐄 competitiveness; 🐄 animal welfare. Learn more: link.europa.eu/NmV6nq

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One month left to apply! Join our traineeship and discover what it is like to work in a European institution and develop new skills. Benefits: ✅ a paid 5-month traineeship; ✅ a travel allowance; ✅ two days of leave per month. Apply by 30 September 2026: link.europa.eu/RQxv69

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Travel across the EU should be fair and fully accessible. We welcome the @ec.europa.eu's proposal to review the EU passenger rights framework and call for: 🔸 harmonised rights across multimodal journeys; 🔸 full transparency on baggage rules; 🔸 better protection. Our work: link.europa.eu/RKBMy6

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Building a sustainable Europe for all. Through our #EUBlueDeal initiative, we are working to ensure water becomes a strategic priority for Europe. By promoting water efficiency, resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions, we are helping shape a secure future for all: link.europa.eu/mYW9kx

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Moldova! 🇲🇩 🇪🇺 Since 2016, the EU-Republic of Moldova Civil Society Platform has brought together civil society representatives, including our members, to strengthen dialogue & contribute to the implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. 👉 link.europa.eu/qq7NRg

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Implementation of #ArtificialIntelligence should make work in Europe safer, fairer and more fulfilling. This is why we call for: 💻 limits on collection of personal data; 💻 support for reskilling of workers; 💻 sustainable AI implementation with social dialogue at its centre. 👉 link.europa.eu/PKYqmD

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

How close is the EU to its goal of 25% of farmland under organic farming? Organic farming supports healthier soils, biodiversity and sustainable food systems. We call for: 🌱 support for farmers; 🌱 stronger local food chains; 🌱 sustainable food for all. Our work: link.europa.eu/vWGr4n 🔍 Eurostat.

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today, we honour Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and the resilience of its people in defending their freedom and their European future. 🕊️ 🇺🇦 We remain committed to supporting and to standing with #Ukraine on its path towards the European Union. 👉 link.europa.eu/CcHDTY

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Need help? 112 is your life-saving number. Do remember that: 🚨 112 operators respond only to real emergencies; 🚨 you can call from fixed and mobile phones to reach any emergency service; 🚨 112 operates alongside existing national emergency numbers.

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our 16th #CivilSocietyPrize is open for applications! Are you leading an innovative initiative to combat poverty in the EU? You could win a share of the €30,000 prize fund. 🗓️ Apply by 6 November 2026, 10:00 CET: link.europa.eu/tMr9Tn

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

One world. One humanity. 🌍 The EU is a global leading donor of humanitarian aid and has been delivering it for 30 years. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we celebrate the indispensable effort of aid workers worldwide. #EUCivilSociety

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

One Europe. 19 ways to discover it. With 90,000+ km of routes, #EuroVelo offers a unique way to experience Europe at a different pace. We continue to highlight the importance of sustainable mobility and quality cycling infrastructure across Europe. European Cycling Lexicon: link.europa.eu/q6Fbcv

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Tourism is one of EU's greatest economic assets: our destinations should not survive it, but thrive because of it. For a more regenerative tourism, we call for: 🤝 support for local businesses & regions; 🎓 investing in skills & quality jobs; & more.⬇️ link.europa.eu/mg3X8R 📊Eurostat, 2024

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Empowering young people for a stronger Europe. 🇪🇺 From co-creating the EU Youth Test to supporting volunteering, we help turn #EUYouth's ideas into concrete action. Next, we will: 📢 create more opportunities for youth; 🤝 strengthen the role of volunteering; & more!⬇️ link.europa.eu/Nnp4jb

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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

How can workers help shape EU's future? Our Workers' Group ensures workers' voices are heard in EU policymaking. Key priorities: ✅ quality jobs; ✅ stronger social dialogue; ✅ a fair green & digital transition; ✅ social cohesion. Learn more: link.europa.eu/TDKrYc #SocialRights #JustTransition

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