Kicking off the first edition of the EU Communications Academy! Wishing everyone a day full of learning and fruitful exchanges! Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming trainings 👉🏻 www.euchanger.org/eu-academy

Register now for the 14th EU Advocacy Academy! Strengthen your advocacy skills, impact, and resilience in today’s EU landscape. 📅 Nov 26–27 | 📍 Brussels 👉 Registration & programme: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac... #EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #BrusselsBubble #PublicInterest

Join this important dialogue on #FoodJustice and #Resilience! EU leaders, African government representatives and civil society will come together to discuss ways of unlocking support for #agroecology and shaping sustainable #foodsystems.

"Push forward your narrative—one where everyone has a place in society and can thrive, no matter their identity.”- Sawsane Djazouli, #DiasporaVote! www.euchanger.org/blog/sawsane... Don’t miss our new EU Communications Academy More info: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...

“Break the ice! Don't hesitate to approach people, even if it feels intimidating - try reaching out to different stakeholders at different levels.” - Laia Aycart Piquer, CONCORD Meet Laia and other EU change-makers: bit.ly/4btxOPl EU Academy XIII: 14 – 15 May www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...

“The stigma around brain disorders is a barrier and obscures the true societal impact of these conditions." - Dominika Suchonova, European Brain Council Meet Dominika and other EU change-makers: bit.ly/41edflt #EU #Advocacy #BrainHealth Next EU Academy: Brussels, 14 – 15 May 👉 lnkd.in/gtqsiKM

Register now for the 13th EU Academy! An interactive and practical two-day training designed to enhance participants' understanding of EU decision-making processes and empower them to defend the public interest May 14 & 15, Brussels More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...

Join the EUAcademy XIII and meet enthusiastic public interest advocates working to create real change. Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights and expand your network. 👉https://www.euchanger.org/events/eu-academy-13 #EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #PublicInterest

"Ursula von der Leyen’s commission has just signalled that it is shifting towards a Trump-influenced deregulatory agenda that prioritises market freedoms over public interest(...) The commission’s attempt to eviscerate sustainability laws must not be agreed..." euobserver.com/eu-political...

“We need a cross-sectoral strategy to ensure sustainable education, research and lifelong learning opportunities across Europe.” Tove Keldsen, Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE) Meet Tove and other change-makers: bit.ly/4gPi0ro Next EU Academy Brussels, 14 – 15 May www.euchanger.org/eu-academy

My colleague María Laura Helguero is in the EP presenting research on EU Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive in the cocoa sector in Ecuador commissioned by @fairtradeftao.bsky.social. Key findings: exporters to the EU are not aware of Directive, UTPs still a common feature. Recommendations👇

Message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: “Reopening CSDDD would be a categorical mistake. @ec.europa.eu should not try to outtrump Trump!” @larawolters.bsky.social at Frank Bold conference on sustainability & competitiveness #omnibus #csddd

@foeeurope.bsky.social countering the EU's deregulation agenda! 🌍 This incredible team is hard at work developing their advocacy strategy to tackle the challenges head on and ensure their goals remain visible and impactful. #EU #Advocacy #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #Accountability

Kicking off two days of advocacy training with @foeeurope.bsky.social We’ll explore the essentials of EU decision-making processes and engage in advocacy strategy development exercises aimed at countering the EU deregulation agenda. Excited for an inspiring and impactful experience ahead!

‼️NEW: Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week. This is according to Oxfam EU's new research out ahead of #WEF. #TakersNotMakers Link 👉 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel... A 🧵

A look back to 2024: in October, we trained a network of organisations working for climate and social justice coordinated by Forum des Alternatives Maroc (FMAS) and funded by the EU’s Majalat II project. Three intensive days with advocates working in an extremely challenging context.

In London for a two-day EU advocacy training with the fantastic @earthsight.bsky.social team. Their deep-dive investigations expose environmental & social crime and underscore the need for strong EU deforestation & corporate due diligence laws. #EUDR #CSDDD www.earthsight.org.uk/news

New year, new start! After almost 14 years leading Oxfam's advocacy in various EU policy areas, yesterday I handed in my badge & key. It was a privilege to work for an organisation committed to economic justice, climate action & human rights and a pleasure to work with the @oxfameu.bsky.social team.