#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social TEN Section🤝@rehva.bsky.social Today’s REHVA Summit brought key actors together to discuss: 🏢 Indoor Environmental Quality in zero-emission buildings 💶 Housing & energy affordability 💡 Financing tools for smart, affordable renovation 👉 europa.eu/!kNRcwt

The ECI “Ban on conversion practices in the EU” has reached over 1.12 million signatures and is now under Commission examination. Next steps: 1️⃣Meeting with organisers 2️⃣EP public hearing 3️⃣Commission reply 👉https://link.europa.eu/WXWyQG #EESCforECI #EUTakeTheInitiative

#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social SOC Section 🤝 Pour La Solidarité At the Skills to Connect final conference we explored: 💼 Upskilling pathways in the social economy 🌍 Inclusive employment & fair transitions 🤝 Partnerships for lifelong learning 👉 link.europa.eu/MwFrgY

#EESCPartnership @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social 🤝CIRAN Can we balance environmental protection & strategic autonomy to secure critical raw materials? ⚙️REsourceEU plan & Critical Raw Materials Act 🌍Community Development Agreements 💪Sustainability & competitiveness 👉https://link.europa.eu/Yt96w7

#EESCPartnership @iclei.org & @ecolise.bsky.social 🤝 @nat-eesc.bsky.social How can communities and local governments drive fair sustainability transitions in housing and food? 🏘️Rethinking affordability 🥕Empowering community-led food systems 🌍Ground up resilience 👉https://link.europa.eu/qg7qPb

#EESCPartnership EESC Youth Group🤝PulseZ Today’s workshops aimed at inspiring young Europeans to engage with media and civic life through: 📰Building practical skills 💬Creating impactful content 🙌Connecting participants to future opportunities 👉 link.europa.eu/wVFvPr

🤖 Opening the event “Understanding the power of #AI over decisions”, which launches the new book “Algorithmic rule: #AI and the future of democracy in Sweden and beyond": 👉 László Andor, FEPS Sec. Gen. 👉 Lucie Studničná, Pres. @workers-eesc.bsky.social Tune in LIVE 📺 link.europa.eu/GGQC4q

#EESCPartnership @gender5plus.bsky.social🤝EESC Equality Group Today we explored how to close gender gaps in politics through education and policy. 🎓 Building girls’ political confidence 💬 From classroom to policy 🤝 Empowering future generations for inclusive democracy 👉 link.europa.eu/FbfKG4

It's time to turn things around! This Gender Equality Week, we join the @europarl.europa.eu's fight for equality to advance #WomensRights. Our commitment to #GenderEquality remains steadfast – it is a cornerstone of social justice & societal well-being. ℹ️ link.europa.eu/44t3j9

#EESCPartnership @nat-eesc.bsky.social 🤝 EULandownersOrg The conference explored how to revitalise Europe's rural area through: 🌾Sustainable land management 🏡Agrotourism innovation & vocational training 🌱Multifunctional farming for biodiversity & resilience 👉https://link.europa.eu/ym7jNv

#EESCPartnership @EESC_SOC 🤝@ENIL_EU Today’s conference wrapped up the LITI-GATE project, advancing disability rights through EU law. Key achievements: ⚖️Strategic Litigation Guidebook 📝Training & mentoring 👥Stronger CSO–legal cooperation 👉 link.europa.eu/N9v8MV

#EESCPartnership @nat-eesc.bsky.social 🤝 EURAF How can agroforestry drive nature restoration across Europe? Today's debate tackled: 🌿National Nature Restoration Plans 🌾Organic farming, agroecology & agroforestry 🌱Resilience, productivity & biodiversity 👉 link.europa.eu/bnJ34w

Determined to defend the fragile flower of EU democracy. This is what our new @eesc-president.bsky.social commits to. His work programme places #EUCivilSociety at the heart of the EU & his vision is of a Union of opportunities, security and resilience. ℹ️ link.europa.eu/c3gtBC #EESCRenewal

Congratulations to Séamus Boland on his election as new @EESC_President and Chair of the #EESCLiaisonGroup! He brings a bold vision for a Union of Opportunities, Security & Resilience. Looking forward to working together to put #EUCivilSociety at the heart of Europe.

Meet our newly-elected @eesc-president.bsky.social, Séamus Boland. 🇪🇺 From strengthening democracy to fostering social, economic and environmental balance across the EU, his priorities are many. His term will be marked by further strengthening #EUCivilSociety role. #EESCPlenary

Our 600th #EESCPlenary has begun. A milestone moment - the renewal of our Committee. Over the next 3 days, our members will: 🇪🇺 elect the new President; 🇪🇺 take part in their first plenary under the new mandate; 🇪🇺 vote on key opinions shaping Europe’s future. → link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx #EESCRenewal

Our next plenary is around the corner and it is a big one! 🇪🇺 It kicks off our new term. 🇪🇺 It welcomes our newly appointed members. 🇪🇺 It sets the tone for the next five years. Join us on 21–23 October to learn more: link.europa.eu/NDwHvB #EESCRenewal

Our #EESCPlenary is one week away! From 21 to 23 October, join us for: 💼 the renewal of our Committee; ✅ votes on opinions on EU values, disability and industry; 📅 our 600th plenary session. Don’t miss it → link.europa.eu/NDwHvB #EUCivilSociety

🗳️A new chapter for #EESCLiaisonGroup! EU civil society network members elected Piotr Sadowski as Co-chair for the next 2.5 years by an overwhelming majority! A💪voice for #CivilDialogue & #CivicSpace. 💬"Transforming consultation into co-creation and making participation real"

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‼️