How do you say ECI in your language? 👀 Today on the European Day of Languages, we celebrate that no matter which one you speak, you can shape the future of the EU. 👉 citizens-initiative.europa.eu #EESCforECI #EUTakeTheInitiative #EDLangs

Yesterday, #nESC attended the @Europarl_EN HOUS Committee debate on Europe’s housing crisis to find concrete actions for sustainable & affordable housing. Five pillars were identified: 🏘️Trust local actors 🔨Build more 💵Boost investment ♥️Support the vulnerable 📊Use data

#EESCPartnership Opta Europe 🤝 @nat-eesc.bsky.social At the Organic Market Conference 2025, we explored: 🌱 Trends & drivers of organic consumption in ES, NL, PL & DK 📊 EU trade & promotion tools for exporters 🤝 Policy measures to support SME internationalisation 👉https://link.europa.eu/J6HYnN

The housing crisis affects us all. At our last #EESCPlenary, we urged the @ec.europa.eu to take action & create an EU action plan on affordable housing. We can contribute by: ✔️ issuing key recommendations; ✔️ co-organising an EU Housing Summit. More: link.europa.eu/vnP8vp

#EESCPartnership EARA 🤝 @eesc.bsky.social Today’s Unlocking Finance for Regeneration conference explored: 🌱 Farmers’ voices on financing regeneration 💶 Tools like agri-insurance & impact bonds 💧 Payments for ecosystem services beyond carbon 👉 link.europa.eu/8CpvGc

🗳️ Over 1.1M citizens signed "My Voice, My Choice" ECI for safe & accessible abortion. 📅 Organisers submitted it to the Commission 🔜 Next: 🤝 Meeting w/Commission (1 month) 🗣️ Hearing @europarl.europa.eu (3 months) 📨 Official response (6 months) 👉 europa.eu/!WXWyQG #EUTakeTheInitiative #EESCforECI

#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social 🤝 @internationalidea.bsky.social At #IDDBrussels, we debated democracy in an age of insecurity: 🌍 Inclusion as a path to security 🤝 Stronger EU–global partnerships 💬 Embedding democracy in the next EU budget 👉 link.europa.eu/KJmvR8 #InternationalDemocracyDay

In the past 2.5 years, together with @EESC_President, chairing the #EESCLiaisonGroup, we: 📢made #CivSocWeek a cornerstone of Europe's democratic architecture 🗳️gave citizens a stronger say through #ECIDay 🌟strengthened #nESCs cooperation A strong legacy for #EUCivilSociety!

💬 Piotr Sadowski, @Volonteurope, #EESCLiaisonGroup member at #EESCPlenary on #PreparednessUnion Opinion: "Resilience is not just systems, it’s societies. And #CivicSpace is an essential precondition. Civil society must be equal partner in #Foresight, participation & solidarity."

Democracy works best when citizens have a say. Invite the European Commission to act on issues you care about with the European citizens’ initiative. Find out more 👉 citizens-initiative.europa.eu #EUTakeTheInitiative #InternationalDayofDemocracy #EESCforECI

Civil society is the heartbeat of democracy. 🇪🇺 On this #DemocracyDay, we believe: ✨ civil society is essential for vibrant democracies; ✨ in stronger interinstitutional cooperation on our recommendations; ✨ an agreement on #CivilDialogue should ensure consistency across EU. More: europa.eu/!kyr7pm

#EESCPartnership ALDA 🤝 @eesc.bsky.social At Politik-her: Voices of a Generation brought together young women for change: 💬 Sharing achievements & leadership journeys 📕 Launching the Politik-her Toolkit 🌍 Turning local action into European reach 👉 europa.eu/!FbfKG4

The countdown is on for our next #EESCPlenary! On 17 and 18 September our members will debate on: 🏘️ #AffordableHousing with Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy & Housing; 🌊 the state of play of the new Pact for the #Mediterranean. More information: europa.eu/!b698WV

🇪🇺 The Commission replied to the 11th successful #ECI “Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions” ✅ 1M+ signatures ✅ 11th formal response ✅ Cohesion policy = inclusion, diversity & non-discrimination 🔗 europa.eu/!rJ3wQN #EUTakeTheInitiative

#EESCPartnership @feps-europe.eu 🤝 @eesc.bsky.social How can Europe get ready for the next cost-of-living shock? 📊 Lessons from the 2021–23 crisis 📕 Policy tools to address the price–profit spiral 💬 Building resilience through a stronger EU economic model More 👉 europa.eu/!Fwp6pD

🇪🇺❗Tune in LIVE to “Inflation preparedness in the EU” at the @eesc.bsky.social, launching the new policy study "The profit-price spiral in food and energy" 🔗 live.eesc.europa.eu/play/?id=700 The cost-of-living crisis is affecting everyone - inflation driven by speculation & profits must stop!

The European Citizens' Initiative is not just another right of petition. It is your everyday activation right on the next issues to be put on the agenda of the EU institutions. Since its launch in 2012, more than 100 ECIs have been filed. Check out some key facts ↓ Learn more: europa.eu/!HpNVdf

We celebrate 30 years of the @ombudsman.europa.eu! 🎉 Since 1995, the Ombudsman has worked independently to uphold fairness, trasparancy & accountability across the EU. We share this mission: ensuring citizens’ voices are heard & the EU stays close to its people. Discover more: europa.eu/!QQMqX8

📚 P is for...? ↓ Lost in EU jargon? Don't worry, we’ve got you. 🤓✨ Follow along as we unpack our institution through key terms that define who we are, what we do and what we stand for. Learn more about our structure, values and core concepts: europa.eu/!X4fJWg #EUCivilSociety

📚 M is for... ↓ Lost in EU jargon? Don't worry, we’ve got you. 🤓✨ Follow along as we unpack our institution through key terms that define who we are, what we do and what we stand for. Learn more about our structure, values, and core concepts: eesc.europa.eu/en/about #EUCivilSociety

📚 O is for...? ↓ Lost in EU jargon? Don't worry, we’ve got you. 🤓✨ Follow along as we unpack our institution through key terms that define who we are, what we do and what we stand for. Learn more about our structure, values, and core concepts: eesc.europa.eu/en/about #EUCivilSociety

In 2004 the #EESCLiaisonGroup became the institutional blueprint for structured #CivilDialogue with #EUCivilSociety⭐️ Today @eesc.bsky.social calls to become the institution facilitating establishment, operation & governance of the platform for more systematic civil dialogue. 🗞️ europa.eu/!NpKRGh

📢Just adopted: the @eesc.bsky.social opinion on the #EUCivilSocietyStrategy. What is in there for the #EESCLiaisonGroup? ✅a stronger role in the upcoming mandate ✅a key place in the proposed tripartite governance of the future #CivilSocietyPlatform. 🤝👋 Check it out 👉 europa.eu/!kyr7pm

As Denmark takes over the EU Council Presidency, let’s spotlight Danish citizens' role in EU democracy through the #ECI: ✅ 380K+ signatures ✅ 7 successful initiatives ✅ 18 Danish organisers ✅ eID signing now possible via MitID #EESCforECI 🗳️ citizens-initiative.europa.eu

#EESCPartnership Confprofessioni 🤝 CCMI_EESC Important discussion on the SP4SE project ⚡️Building inclusive social protection systems for the #selfemployed. ⚡️EU Framework on Access to #socialprotection. Read more here 👉 europa.eu/!tkrfxK

Thank you, #Warsaw 🇵🇱! The 2025 meeting brought together #nESC, @eesc.bsky.social, @poland25eu.bsky.social & others from across Europe to focus on what matters most: 🏠 Stable, secure, #AffordableHousing 👷‍♀️ Quality work and training 🧭 Civic voices shaping EU policy Here!🗞️ europa.eu/!FHP3VH

New #EESCLiaisonGroup Dialogue Cycle at @eesc.bsky.social 📢 Building the capacity of #CivilSociety starts from looking into: 📌 Advocacy & governance gaps 📌 Long-term resilience beyond funding 📌 Legal training and much more A stronger #EUCivilSociety begins here! 🛠️

In #Warsaw📝 @poland25eu.bsky.social, #nESC and the @eesc.bsky.social have endorsed joint conclusions on 👇 🏘️ A coordinated EU approach to #Affordablehousing 💼 Foster social and #CivilDialogue and better labour market policies 🤝 Enhanced cooperation across all actors 🗞️ europa.eu/!FHP3VH

#EESCPartnership European Network of Social Integration Enterprises🤝 EESC INT & @giuseppeguerini.bsky.social Important discussion on enabling the #Environment needed to foster #GreenInnovation at policy level and on the ground within WISEs. Read more here 👉 europa.eu/!YCxPNh

Today at #ECASDay2025 ⭐️We’re exploring how to strengthen rights & #Democracy after the #EUelections. 📣The @eesc-president.bsky.social, @ombudsman.europa.eu, @danielfreund.bsky.social & DG Just stress the need for a strong #EUCivilSociety & highlight the impact of #EESCLiaisonGroup & #EESCforECI‼️

#EESCPartnership ENGINEERS EUROPE 🤝 EESC Energy, Transport & Digital & Baiba Miltovica Discussing The #Engineers4Europe Erasmus+ Project 📍 Focus on digital, green and resilience skills 📍 Bridge the gaps between education, training and industry 📍 Socially driven engineers 📣 europa.eu/!JyHYTy

🗓️Looking ahead to the Annual Meeting of #nESC and the @eesc.bsky.social, taking place 25–26 June in Warsaw w/ @poland25eu.bsky.social Improving living and working conditions across the #EU through👇 🏘️ #AffordableHousing ⚖️ Fair labour markets 🤝 #EUCivilSociety role in shaping EU policies

🌍 National Economic and Social Councils #nESC play an important role in shaping policies that reflect citizens’ voices. Together with the @eesc.bsky.social, they help ensure civil society’s perspectives are heard in Brussels. Learn more: europa.eu/!dD4myX #ParticipatoryDemocracy

🎥 As @eesc-president.bsky.social & @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social end their co-chair mandate, one message rings clear: 🛡️ Europe needs a #DemocracyShield—now! 💬 “Fund us as if democracy depends on it—because it does.” #EESCLiaisonGroup #MFF #CivilDialogue

Our #EESCPlenary is in 1 week! We will: 🗣️ debate on #SocialRights with EU Executive Vice-President Mînzatu & Belarus' democratic future with its Leader Tsihanouskaya; ✅ adopt resolutions on the Commission's work programme & Principles for a Gender-Equal Society. More: europa.eu/!vfRtFD

📣 Our #CSO family is growing! Last week, the Liaison Group co-chaired by @eesc-president.bsky.social & @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social unanimously welcomed @enareurope.bsky.social & @democracyintl.bsky.social as new members 🙌 Their work strengthens #CivilDialogue, #CivicSpace & #ParticipatoryDemocracy

#EESCforECI 🔵 Today at the @eesc.bsky.social, the Ad Hoc Group on the European Citizens’ Initiative met to discuss next steps for strengthening participatory democracy w/ Violeta Jelic Today's agenda! 📍 Debate w/ #ECI Ambassadors 📍 What's up with ECI's 🗳️ 📍 #ECIDay2025 recap #EUTakeTheInitiative

🔵Strong engagement at the last @eesc.bsky.social Liaison Group meeting, co-chaired by @eesc-president.bsky.social & @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social 🗂️ Agenda: 📍Future direction of LG 📍New #CSO membership bids 📍Exchange w/ Anne Jensen from @piotrserafin.bsky.social cabinet on #MFF & CSOs sustainability

🔵 Strong engagement at the last @EU_EESC Liaison Group meeting, co-chaired by @eesc-president.bsky.social & @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social 🗂️ Agenda: 📍Future direction of the LG 📍New #CSO membership requests 📍Exchange w/ Anne Jensen from @piotrserafin.bsky.social cabinet on #MFF & CSOs sustainability

💫 #EESCPartnership @volonteurope.bsky.social 🤝 @eesc.bsky.social Youth Group 🤝 @csogroupeesc.bsky.social At #4VoicesFuturesOpening today 📍 Youth Group Elena Perez-Velasco 📍 Young voices reimagining EU’s story Youth at EESC👉 europa.eu/!wVFvPr #4Voices #GenderHistory #Futures #CERV

🎉 #EESCPartnership EPA🤝EESC SOC Celebrating 40 years of #europarents advocacy today at @eesc.bsky.social! 📍 Michael McLoughlin & @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social 📍 Mayor of Tienen @jonathanholslag.bsky.social 📍 Parents shaping EU education & civic life #VoiceOfParents #epa 👉 europarents.eu/40years/

It is your voice! It is your Europe! The EU is a modern representative democracy where citizens can co-govern indirectly through the institutions & directly, via participatory tools. Discover how to become an active EU citizen by exercising your rights.👇 More: europa.eu/!PXHk4c #EUCivilSociety

From #CivSocWeek 2025 to #MilanoCivilWeek #MCW25 🔥 #EUcivilsociety keeps the momentum going! Last week 👉 "Europe and its social economy – When civil society gets organised" @eesc.bsky.social delegation participated in a panel with Marina Calderone & the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies

80 years after Second World War’s end, we honour peace, unity and shared values. 🕊️ Now more than ever, we must protect the core values that bind us: democracy, human dignity, freedom and rule of law. As the #EUCivilSociety’s house, we renew this spirit with determination. #WWII

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #EuropeDay! Today, we opened our doors and welcomed hundreds of you to explore, engage & learn more about how we give a voice to #EUCivilSociety. 💬 Your enthusiasm made this day truly unforgettable. Can't wait to see you next year!

On #EuropeDay, we celebrate democracy, unity, and civic action. The @eesc.bsky.social supports the #EuropeanCitizensInitiative as a powerful way to shape EU policy. 🗳️ Use your voice. #EESCforECI #EUCivilSociety 👉 citizens-initiative.europa.eu

🗞️ April’s Liaison Group newsletter is live! @eesc-president.bsky.social Oliver Röpke calls for bold action to elevate civil society - while CSOs across Europe show how it's done, from grassroots events to global partnerships. #EUCivilSociety 👉 europa.eu/!QyMv3f

🌍 Liaison Group starting a new Dialogue Cycle on Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs! EESC members & civil society networks join forces to assess progress, setbacks, and civil society’s key role towards #Agenda2030 and beyond. #EUCivilSociety

🧠 "We teach students that facts must be verified, but opinions should be respectfully discussed. True critical thinking respects a plurality of views." Richard Vaško, #CivSocWeek Civil Society Prize winner. 👏 Discover more in the April #EESCInfo 👉http://europa.eu/!HcXcGy