If you still haven't secured your spot for this year's Silver Rose Awards, don't worry! There is still time to register. Sign up before 28 November ➡️ www.solidar.org/event/silver...

The EU’s next budget risks shifting focus from people & planet to profit & power. Without binding social & green commitments, accountability fades. Europe needs a budget that delivers for social rights, climate action & democracy. 👉 Read the full brief here: bit.ly/4r5wvO0

📢 Register now for the SOLIDAR Days! From 2-3 Dec, we will gather for two days of events and networking opportunities with our members, partners and allies. Check out the events and secure your spot: www.solidar.org/event/solida...

Registrations for the 25th Silver Rose Awards are now open! We're meeting on Wednesday 3 December for a night of celebration, exchange and movement-building. ✨ Join us to celebrate to very deserving winners: Agnes Jongerius and La Via Campesina. 👏 🔗 www.solidar.org/event/silver...

📢 The Silver Rose Awards ceremony is approaching, and we're looking forward to welcoming our winners to Brussels! The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their outstanding work to progress social and climate justice, and link local struggles to global policymaking. ⤵️

SOLIDAR Days are back! On 2 and 3 December, we'll bring our members and network together for events, discussions and movement-building. From housing to social rights, and global citizenship education to fair work, we will cover a range of topics over the 2 days. Register now to secure your place! ⤵️

As the Silver Rose Awards approach, let's get to know our winners better...💭 Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers in Europe. ⤵️

📢 Ahead of the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, civil society from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean met for a two-day civil society forum. Together, we built shared perspectives and proposals for a fairer bi-regional agenda. 🌱🤝 🧵⤵️

Two weeks ago, in Palermo, SOLIDAR and members from across Europe participated in the Sabir Festival, a space for dialogue on migration, solidarity, and rights, organised by our Italian member, ARCI. Our message is clear: protecting migrants’ social rights is a matter of justice, not generosity.✊

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Silver Rose Awards... 🥁 Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina will be presented with the Just Transition Award! 👏 ⤵️ (1/2)

The EU’s new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships could redefine how Europe engages with the Global South, but only if they deliver mutual benefits, support local value creation & embed strong sustainability, labour & human rights standards. 🔗 Read SOLIDAR’s new policy brief: bit.ly/4hRHKFB

📢 The SOLIDAR Dispatch – October is out! 🗞️ ✍️ Editorial: “The ceasefire is not the end: All eyes on Gaza” 🎭 SABIR Festival highlights 🌍 Global Gateway Toolkit launch 🏛️ Upcoming events: Unsilence Forum, Barcelona 👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/49cMrHZ

“Learners need opportunities to share their experiences and suggestions — and for their input to be valued just as much as other stakeholders.” 💬 This is exactly what the Cartesian Matrix captures: learners’ voice, access, and impact in education across Europe. Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47dXT4z

Just days ahead of the #EUCELAC2025 Summit in Colombia, civil society, unions & policymakers from both regions will gather for a high-level dialogue on reshaping EU–LAC relations through a Just Transition lens. 📅 8 Nov | 🕓 16:00–18:00 | 📍 Santa Marta 👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4osx7ek

We’re launching the ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix – a tool showcasing learners’ voices and participation across Europe. Based on 40+ good practices, it explores who participates, how communities benefit, and how learners’ voices shape policy. 👉 Check it out: buff.ly/waNc39B #AdultEducation

SOLIDAR, @feps-europe.eu & @fesonline.bsky.social united progressive voices from Europe & Latin America ahead of the 4th CELAC–EU Summit to push for a fair, sustainable EU–LAC partnership. 👉Read our new brief on the topic: bit.ly/4hfiAQQ

NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats. With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others. 👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...

After a great week of events on EU–LAC relations in Brussels, we’re now at the S&D Latin American Days at the European Parliament with @socialistsanddemocrats.eu Follow live our session here 👉 youtu.be/Q1j5Ao0MZ6Y

✊ 140,000 people filled Brussels yesterday to say NO to the government. Arizona’s austerity! They’re defunding social rights at every level: • “Jambon malus” cuts pensions for those who got sick or cared for others • Wage index freeze + 2-year cap on unemployment = deeper inequality 📣 No pasarán!

📣 Sorry for the inconvenience, but today we are out of the office; our future depends on it ✊ While the Arizona government keeps cutting social security, rights, & the future of working people, it somehow finds billions for drones and fighter jets. Today, we join the national strike in Brussels!

Ahead of the EU-CELAC summit in November, we're launching a policy brief on EU-CELAC trade relations and the path to a just transition.🌱✨ The brief identifies shortcomings and recommendations to ensure trade deals with CELAC countries secure an equitable & sustainable future for all. Learn more ⤵️

As skills rise on the EU agenda to enhance "competitiveness", we recall the importance of granting equal opportunities to all including through adequate funding for quality and inclusive services. 🧵 See below some key recommendations from the 2024 Social Rights Monitor. 👇

Europe’s social goals can only be achieved if funding matches ambition. We join partners across Europe in calling on the EU to protect and strengthen social funding, so no one is left behind. Read the joint statement below 👇

We are excited to invite you to these 2 panels we are co-organising next week, on Thursday 16th at the European Parliament. Our own Barbara Caracciolo, International Cooperation & Sustainable Development Coordinator, will be moderating both panels. Register at the link below! 👇

🚨 Today, on #WorldDayforDecentWork, SOLIDAR launches the first brief in our new series, “Unlocking Opportunities for a Just Transition.” 🌍 Our first brief — A Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act to Advance a Just Green Transition — sets out 10 key recommendations for fair, green & inclusive EU policies. 💼🌱

🚨 Civil society needs a seat at the table in the EU's Global Gateway! Ahead of the Global Gateway Forum, we've published an advocacy toolkit to equip CSOs to shape the future of Global Gateway so it reduces poverty and advances sustainable development. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4nYS9RA

📢 New SOLIDAR Dispatch is out! 🗞️ This month: ✍️ Inaction = Complicity on Palestine & Gaza 🏛️ Just4All final event at the European Parliament 🌍 Joining 80+ orgs in “Stop Trade with Settlements” and more 👉 Read in full here: bit.ly/4o1LZAl

Our Secretary-General @mikaelleyi.bsky.social will speak on a panel on rethinking solidarity in health at the European Health Forum Gastein this afternoon! #EHFG2025 Follow along live at 14:30: ehfg.live/stage/confer...

🌍 Register now! The EU–LAC Civil Society Working Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event: "Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges" 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 15:00 CEST 📝 Registration is mandatory by 7 October – forms.office.com/e/pKRaSjgkiX...

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry concluded that genocide and manmade famine are unfolding in Gaza. CONCORD calls on the EU to refrain from resorting to half-measures and empty rhetoric. Now is the moment to act! 🔗 Read our statement: buff.ly/rS60Awl

🚨Kicking off now: the final #Just4All EU Policy Roundtable at the European Parliament. 🇪🇺 We are discussing inclusive adult learning for a green & social future in Europe with the Vice President of the European Parliament, Victor Negrescu (S&D) 🌍📢 @socialistsanddemocrats.eu

Tired but happy! 😃 Yesterday, we joined the Refugee Walk in Ghent with 4,000+ people walking 40 km for refugees. Together we raised €780,000. This is solidarity in action ✊ #RefugeeWalk

📅 Next Wednesday @canto-nelli.bsky.social will speak at @feps-europe.eu conference on building a clean, just, and competitive European Industry. @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @etuc-ces.bsky.social @solidar-eu.bsky.social @industrialleurope.bsky.social Find out more and register ⬇️

"We must stand together to ensure that Europe is democratic, inclusive, sustainable and rooted in social rights." Yesterday our Sec-Gen Mikael Leyi joined the @eesc.bsky.social End of Mandate Ceremony. We were delighted to be represented among EU leaders, civil society & international partners. 💪

📣 On 24 September, we’re heading to the European Parliament for the Final #Just4All Policy Roundtable! 🌍 We’ll be spotlighting adult education as a key tool for a just green & digital transition. #JustTransition #AdultLearning @ligue-enseignement.bsky.social  @eaea.org  @solidar-eu.bsky.social

📢 On 24 September, we’re heading to the European Parliament for the Final #Just4All Policy Roundtable! 🌍 We’ll be spotlighting adult education as a key tool for a just green & digital transition. 🗓️ 24 September, 8:30h - 12:00h 📍 European Parliament, Room 3H1 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4llHRcN

Migration policy should strengthen communities, not criminalise them. The EU must reject this punitive proposal🛑✋

Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank violate international law and devastate Palestinian lives. Trade with these settlements sustains the occupation. It’s time to ban settlement trade. www.oxfam.org/en/stop-trad... #StopSettlementTrade #EndTheOccupation

Tomorrow, von der Leyen will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. Today, civil society and trade unions delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: we need rules to protect people and the environment! corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...

🌍 How can adult learning power Europe’s green & social future? Join us at the Final EU Policy Roundtable of the Just4All project and take part in shaping the way forward for inclusive, sustainable education! 📅 24 September 2025 | 🕗 08:30–12:00 | 📍 European Parliament 🔗Register: bit.ly/4pcrkuL

While the Commission is consulting stakeholders on the upcoming EU Civil Society Strategy, we take the opportunity to recall some recommendations for a successful Strategy and meaningful civil dialogue from the SRM 2024 🧵⤵️

🚀 We’ve joined the Erasmus+ Coalition, a network of 80+ EU orgs pushing for a stronger, more inclusive Erasmus+. 💪 Advocacy, impact, and a vision for the future of learning in Europe. 🔗 More on the Coalition: bit.ly/4li23fn

Next on FEPS #SummerReading list: (re)discover the policy series Feminist Foreign Policy! 📚 feps-europe.eu/theme/femini... The series brings together feminist perspectives on what a European #FeministForeignPolicy could look like 👉 Topics include defence, foresight, funding feminist movements & +

☀️🏖️ Don't know what to read on the beach this August? Try the EU Spring Package. The European Commission's 2025 Spring Package marks a clear political shift: competitiveness & defence top the agenda, while social priorities are once again left trailing behind.⚠️ 🔗 Read the article: bit.ly/44Qhc2G

📢 The July SOLIDAR Dispatch is out! This month you'll find: 🇵🇸 The EU’s failure to act on Gaza, 🏠 key takeaways from our event on affordable housing, upcoming actions & more... ☀️ Last edition before our summer break, we’ll be back in September! 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4oeD2Va

How can lifelong learning help advance a just transition around Europe? 🤔 The Just4All project explores this, and the project partners have aimed to answer this question in their national contexts. Read the background papers from Ireland, Sweden, France & Cyprus: www.solidar.org/publications...

🌍 We’ve launched the Civil Society Alliance for Global Citizenship Education! A vibrant network of 25 CSOs across Europe, united to champion GCE through advocacy, action, and education.📣 🤝 Are you a civil society organisation sharing our vision? Join us! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3U63bYC

📢 The Commission’s #MFF proposal is now on the table — but will it fund a just green transition? The promises are there. The investment plans? Still missing. Our brief with @FEPS shows how the EU budget can drive real environmental & social change. 📘Read the brief: bit.ly/46pT73Q

SOLIDAR joins the global call to action launched by @ituc.bsky.social & partners to call for disarmament and justice! No more war profiteering, No billionaires coups. ✊ It’s time to fund people, not weapons 🕊️

🚨TODAY, join the webinar organised by the @ituc.bsky.social & partners to discuss why governments must reorient global priorities from weapons and war to social justice and human development! ⚖️🌍 🔗 Register below