Today we mark 6️⃣8️⃣ years since our first plenary session. Since 1958, we have brought the voice of organised civil society into the European project through dialogue, consensus & thousands of adopted opinions. A stronger Europe starts with its citizens. Our work: link.europa.eu/VFd8qp

We need to speed up defence innovation, but it must not come at the expense of balanced funding, equal access and democratic scrutiny. We welcome the @ec.europa.eu's proposed AGILE programme to enhance the EU’s capacity to deliver defence innovation. 👉 link.europa.eu/MWxWM8

21% of Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Our @eesc-president.bsky.social's programme includes as first objective to provide opportunities through poverty eradication. We welcome the Commission's Anti-Poverty Strategy & stand ready to help implement it: link.europa.eu/DrdqkN

🔔 We are LIVE - the #AdJUST final event will start shortly! We will be talking about #JustTransition, climate justice and energy poverty. ▶️ If you cannot join us in person at the @eesc.bsky.social watch the livestream 👇 ieep.eu/news/event-a... #EESC #EESCPartnership

Youth participation must translate into real influence. This year's European #Youth Week reflected key issues raised by young people. Thank you to everyone who joined our interactive roundtable about meaningful youth participation in action! Learn more: link.europa.eu/XDM7QQ

Diversity is our strength, and it should be reflected in every workplace. For #EUDiversityMonth, we call for more inclusive labour markets through: 🔶 targeted employment measures for underrepresented groups; 🔶 stronger involvement of #EUCivilSociety in employment policies. ℹ️ link.europa.eu/y97khg

Celebrating #EuropeDay in all its diversity, unity & spirit. 🇪🇺 We opened our doors to welcome visitors for a day filled with dialogue & culture. 💙 Thank you for joining us, sharing your curiosity & celebrating Europe with us. We cannot wait to welcome you again next year!

Happy #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺 On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman had a vision: to build a Union where peace, integration and democratic cooperation go hand in hand. Ever since, we have celebrated this day to remind ourselves of the long way our Union has come and the values that unite us.

Culture is a cornerstone of EU democracy and resilience. At our #EESCPlenary, we debated the #CultureCompass for Europe and how to turn it into action by: 🎭 improving cultural workers’ conditions; 🎭 boosting EU funding; 🎭 embedding culture in EU policies. More info: link.europa.eu/PVKY7p

European start-ups must be able to compete globally. 🌏 Based on the debate at our last #EESCPlenary, we call for decisive action to strengthen Europe’s innovation field. Read more: link.europa.eu/p6v6Tv #EUIndustry

Europe must reinforce pensions to deliver security across generations. At our #EESCPlenary, we adopted an opinion to build trust in supplementary pension savings and help improve retirement incomes while putting more private savings into the economy. Our opinion: link.europa.eu/qKJkfQ

We are nominated for the @ombudsman.europa.eu for Good Administration 2026 for our Youth Test initiative! Co-created with the @youthforum.bsky.social, we are the first EU institution to implement it & leading the way in youth mainstreaming & participation. Vote for us: link.europa.eu/44NKpd

Europe is worth celebrating: let's do it together! 🇪🇺 On 9th May, the doors of our Committee will be open to let you: 🇪🇺 discover how we help shape EU policies; 🇪🇺 enjoy a festive atmosphere, live music... and much more! 📍Rue Belliard 99–101, Brussels. Join us! 👉 link.europa.eu/6Bt78x #EuropeDay

The EU must boost its competitiveness. At our #EESCPlenary, with @consilium.europa.eu President @antoniolscosta.bsky.social, we highlighted that: 🇪🇺 competitiveness affects daily; 🇪🇺 #SingleMarket, quality jobs & strong social dialogue are part of EU’s economic strength. → link.europa.eu/YJVt6h

That’s why competitiveness, sovereignty, and trade are at the top of the agenda at all levels - local, regional, national, and EU – so we can deliver better living conditions, affordable housing, and quality jobs to Europe’s citizens. My address to the EESC Plenary ↓ link.europa.eu/d4YmhR

Our #EESCPlenary continues! 🗓️ Today, we debate on: 💰 Supplementary pensions with Commissioner Albuquerque 📈 innovation and startups; 🎨 Europe for Culture with Commissioner @glennmicallefeu.bsky.social. 👉 Watch live here: link.europa.eu/hfydjrgj

Our #EESCPlenary is live now! 🚀 What is on the agenda today? 🌍 EU's competitiveness with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu; 🏳️‍🌈 advancing LGBTIQ+ rights; 🤖 Cybersecurity Act; ... and more! 👉 Tune in here: link.europa.eu/hfydjrgj

Tomorrow is the day: our #EESCPlenary kicks off! Our members will vote key recommendations on #EUCompetitiveness, the #SingleMarket, culture, LGBTIQ+ rights and more! Among our guests: 🇪🇺 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu; 🇪🇺 @glennmicallefeu.bsky.social. Don't miss it! →  link.europa.eu/PBYRt6

Services of General Interest (SGIs) are key to turning #IntergenerationalSolidarity into reality. 🤝 Join us on 11 June in Brussels to explore how SGIs can drive the @ec.europa.eu's Intergenerational Fairness Strategy forward. More information: link.europa.eu/THgQBd

Our conference finished yesterday evening, having brought together EU institutions, civil society, academics, industry and young people to discuss all aspects of the circular economy. Our new Coordination Group members shone as they spoke about their areas of expertise. ➡️Recap: bit.ly/4e6EIxx

The @ecesp.bsky.social conference just ended. Here are some key takeaways: ⚖️ The Circular Economy Act is expected to boost secondary raw materials while reinforcing Europe's #StrategicAutonomy; 🤝 #EUCivilSociety is key to turn circular ambitions into action; and more: link.europa.eu/7X6dkW.

Are you at the kick-off event of the European Youth Week today? Come say hi to us! 👋 You can find our stand with Committee of the Regions in the @europarl.europa.eu all day. Youth should be a part of political action. Let's talk about how to make it a reality. → link.europa.eu/KQmkrr #EYW2026

The session on the circular bioeconomy looked at the sector's potential and challenges. Secondary biomass is key for closing the loop but companies with great ideas find it difficult to scale up. Follow the conference live here: bit.ly/ECESP26

During the breakout session on the Circular Economy Act, Ladeja Godina Košir spoke about making full use of what we already have. Follow the conference live here: bit.ly/ECESP26

During the first sessions today, the speakers said that: 💠The ECESP has moved from consulted to co-creating, 💠Stakeholder involvement improves policies, 💠People need to be involved 💠Circularity is good for the environment and resource efficiency Follow the conference live here: bit.ly/ECESP26

Day 2 of the #ECESP Annual Conference 2026 takes the conversation a step further. We will build on yesterday’s key conclusions, explore challenges limiting circular markets, and turn stakeholder insights into policy messages. 🎥 Follow it live: bit.ly/ECESP26

What did we hear from the discussion? ♻️ Circular economy finance must grow faster: public funding should de-risk innovation, priority sectors need focus, and clearer rules can unlock private capital. Follow the discussion: bit.ly/ECESP26 #ECESP #CircularEconomy #CircularEconomyAct

During a great session on financing circularity, Andrei Geica, Chief Policy and Impact Officer at Sporos Platform which is part of the ECESP Coordination Group, spoke about the prerequisites for investors to see the circular economy as a viable proposition.

Our first discussions at the #ECESP Annual Conference 2026 focused on two key dimensions of the #CircularTransition: 🔹embedding #CircularEconomy principles in the #SingleMarket 🔹strengthening cooperation with partner regions globally 🎥 Watch it live: bit.ly/ECESP26 #CircularEconomyAct

Girls have the skills to shape our digital future. 👩‍💻 In 2025, more women than men in the EU had digital skills, yet women hold only 19.5% of ICT jobs. Today, we join the global community in celebrating #GirlsInICT and encourage women to lead in the digital world. Our work ➡️ link.europa.eu/pgR34F

The EU #CircularEconomy Stakeholder Platform conference is on! 🌍 Policymakers, businesses, #EUCivilSociety, youth & regional actors will explore how the Circular Economy Act can strengthen the #SingleMarket & support Europe’s transition. Tune in!⬇️ link.europa.eu/mGm7Pb @ecesp.bsky.social

We only have one Earth, and no time to waste. #EarthDay is a reminder that environmental responsibility must go hand in hand with social fairness and economic resilience. A successful green transition must be fair, inclusive, and rooted in strong cooperation. Our work: link.europa.eu/RtnmYv

Our #EESCPlenary is back! On 29-30 April, we will adopt opinions on: 🇪🇺 EU competitiveness, with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu; 🎨 culture for Europe, with @glennmicallefeu.bsky.social; 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTIQ+ rights & banning of conversion practices; & more! Don't miss it! 👇 link.europa.eu/PBYRt6

The Entry/Exit System is now active. The system registers entries and exits of non-EU nationals. We highlight the need for: ➡️ a full set of tools to manage regular migration; ➡️ stronger mechanisms for independent monitoring of fundamental rights. Our recommendations: link.europa.eu/fMP7BR

Join us at the @europarl.europa.eu for a roundtable at the kick-off event of the European Youth Week! 🎉 Share your proposals directly with our Youth Group President Nicoletta Merlo, Former Youth Delegate Sophia Wiegand, and our team of experts. More information. 👉 link.europa.eu/KQmkrr #EYW2026

The @ecesp.bsky.social Takes place in just one week!♻️ The event, co-organised with the @ec.europa.eu, will bring together business leaders, financial experts, youth and #EUCivilSociety to exchange views and showcase projects on the Circular Economy Act. Find out more: link.europa.eu/tHhkN3

Europe's biotech gap must close. We back the @ec.europa.eu #BioTechAct and call for: 🔬 an ecosystem linking research & production; 🔬 permanent investment tools; 🔬 a central role for the European Medicines Agency; 🔬 stronger clinical trials for patients. Our recommendations: link.europa.eu/VjD64D

We mark a decade since the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation. 🇪🇺 In our latest opinion on the Digital & #AI Omnibus, we call for: 🔹 reducing administrative burden through a EU single entry point; 🔹 a simplified regulatory framework for SMEs. More: link.europa.eu/6HpVrF

Too many people with disabilities still face segregation, inadequate services & barriers to legal capacity. That is why we call for: 🔸independent monitoring of the usage of EU funds; 🔸a true partnership with disabled people's organisations; 🔸& more. Read here: link.europa.eu/3QhPcH

The Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform is open for applications. Help to: 💧 restore & protect the water cycle; 💧 build a water-smart economy; 💧 ensure clean & affordable water for all. Organisations can apply until 17 April 2026. Apply here: link.europa.eu/W8Q3C3 #EUBlueDeal

Ever wanted to visit the EU institutions in one day? 🇪🇺 Join us on 9 May as our doors will open to show you how we give voice to #EUCivilSociety! You will have the chance to: 🇪🇺 take part in free on-site activities; 🇪🇺 celebrate #EuropeDay & the values that unite us all.

Today, we celebrate the Roma people! 📆 They are the biggest ethnic minority in the EU of approximately 6 million. Many still face discrimination and social exclusion. This is why we have a permanent study group on the inclusion of the Roma. Read more: link.europa.eu/gXhJdR #InternationalRomaDay

Did you know that more than 3.72 million domains end with .eu? It is the 9th largest county-code TLD worldwide! The .eu top-level domain: 🇪🇺 increases users’ choice & promotes e-commerce. 🇪🇺 enhances our shared identity; 🇪🇺 allows users to create a pan-EU Internet identity. More: europa.eu/jdjMmp

The @cy2026eu.bsky.social Presidency is halfway through. 🇨🇾 During the past 3 months, we have worked on opinions requested by them on: 🧑‍💻 EU Startups 🧑‍🎓 new Erasmus+ 🫂 social inclusion 🌊 Water Resilience Strategy 💡 energy connectivity 🏠 sustainable housing. Learn more: link.europa.eu/qm4Kp7

Final call to apply for the @ec.europa.eu's EU #GreenCapital & #GreenLeaf Awards 2028! 🍃 Is your city leading the way on sustainability, biodiversity or #CircularEconomy? Gain EU recognition, expert feedback & funding support. Apply by 1 April 2026! ⬇️ link.europa.eu/693Yqf @euclimate.bsky.social

Europe's battery future must be #MadeInEurope. We welcome the @ec.europa.eu Battery Booster Strategy to strengthen EU's battery value chain & we call for: 🔋 stronger EU financing; 🔋 a viable recycling sector; 🔋 funding for non-lithium technologies. Our opinion: link.europa.eu/J8hVYj

Europe’s security relies on moving fast. We call for stronger EU #MilitaryMobility, including: 🛣️ investment in dual-use infrastructure; 🚛 simpler transport & customs rules; ⛑️ protection for transport workers; 🚧 better coordination at borders. #EUDefence

1 month left to apply for the 5th edition of #EUOrganic Awards! Are you a pioneer in organic excellence? Submit your application before 26 April! ✍️ Check out our tutorial video & apply: link.europa.eu/W4x8Cd @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu @nat-eesc.bsky.social @organicseurope.bsky.social

25 years ago today, the borders of 5 countries were abolished. On 25 March 2001, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway & Iceland effectively became part of the Schengen Area. What started in 1985 as a group of 5 countries, now includes 29 without internal frontiers. Learn more: link.europa.eu/mXpKfx

The well-being of our #Youth is one of EU’s most defining challenges. At our last #EESCPlenary, we placed #MentalHealth at the centre of a debate with our @eesc-president.bsky.social & guests, calling for: 🔹 safer online spaces; 🔹 accessible, community-based support. ℹ️ link.europa.eu/XGdtx3