1 month to go! On 22 October 2025, our members will elect our next @eesc-president.bsky.social for 2 & a half years term. The president: 👉 leads our Committee & represents us with EU institutions & other bodies. 👉 is chosen from the three groups in rotation. Learn more: link.europa.eu/WKCHYx

What happened at the last #EESCPlenary of the 2020-2025 mandate? ➡️ Our @eesc-president.bsky.social reflected on his presidency's achievements; ➡️ debates held on affordable housing & EU Preparedness; ➡️ opinions adopted on defence, energy, #AI & food. And more: link.europa.eu/KhJvPh

Our #EESCPlenary continues today. Our members will vote on opinions and debate key priorities for our Union – from #AffordableHousing to the new Pact for the #Mediterranean. Tune in live! → europa.eu/!Vcqtrx #EUCivilSociety

On International #EqualPayDay, we call for: ♀️ boosting women’s entrepreneurship with gender budgeting; ♀️ tackling labour market segregation; ♀️ challenging gender stereotypes through education; ♀️ better representation of women in decision-making positions. Read our opinion: link.europa.eu/hyxCnc

Our #EESCPlenary has started! Follow our End of Mandate Ceremony gathering EU leaders, #EUCivilSociety, youth voices and international partners to reflect on our shared achievements under the leadership of our @eesc-president.bsky.social, Oliver Röpke. Tune in live! → europa.eu/!Vcqtrx

At a time of rapid global change, the EU must take decisive action to enhance its competitiveness. The EU must stay competitive without compromising environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, or regional balance. Our work: link.europa.eu/WdKDB4 #EUCompetitiveness #EESCinAction

Tomorrow is the day! 📅 We will: 🇪🇺 close this mandate with a special #EESCPlenary ceremony; 🗣️ debate on #AffordableHousing with Dan Joergensen, EU Commissioner for Energy & Housing, and on the new Pact for the #Mediterranean. More: link.europa.eu/kkDqVP

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

No trainee should work for free. ⛔ As September begins and traineeships restart, we renew our call: ban unpaid internships! In June, the @consilium.europa.eu adopted its position on a new law to improve trainee conditions. Talks with @europarl.europa.eu will follow. Our call: europa.eu/!BQcPkx

Media freedom is a cornerstone of #democracy. A month ago, the European #MediaFreedomAct took effect to strengthen media independence. It reflects some of our recommendations: 📢 editorial independence; 📢 transparency in media ownership; 📢 stable funding for public media. More: europa.eu/!9pGTqP

Our message to the @ec.europa.eu's #SOTEU is simple. 🇪🇺 Defend democracy – don’t just manage it. 🇪🇺 Live enlargement – don’t just negotiate it. 🇪🇺 Make transitions just – not only clean. 🇪🇺 Keep Europe democratic – not just geopolitical. Read the full statement: europa.eu/!gGcpBm #EUCivilSociety

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

Through our resolutions, we ensure #EUCivilSociety has a real say in shaping EU policies. 🇪🇺 This year we: 📜 endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Gender-Equal Society; 📜 set a roadmap to build a stronger, more resilient Union. #Democracy

On #LiteracyDay we believe financial literacy is a social right. Only 18% of Europeans show high #FinancialLiteracy, limiting their ability to manage money. We call for: 🔸financial education from an early age; 🔸targeted support for adults and vulnerable groups. Read more: europa.eu/!k8MRHt

Poverty is not just about income. It is also about hunger, unsafe housing or limited access to healthcare. On #CharityDay, we celebrate the organisations & individuals advancing #HumanRights. We honour the impact of civil society organisations' work in the EU & beyond. More: europa.eu/!X8kBKF

Game on! ⚽ On this day, 70 years ago, the first-ever European football competition kicked off, demonstrating the unifying power of sport. We continue to champion the timeless values of respect, friendship & non-discrimination. Our opinion: europa.eu/!bPRMyY #EUValues

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

Making the #EUEconomy more resilient & sustainable is our priority. As the @ec.europa.eu prepares the second #MFF package, we will be holding a public debate after its release. There, policymakers & #EUCivilSociety will help ensure the next #EUBudget is future-proof. Our event: europa.eu/!Hqv48G

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

The @eu2025dk.bsky.social took over the @eucouncil.bsky.social presidency on 1 July. Its focus on security, competitiveness & the green transition aligns with our priorities. Our expertise & #EUCivilSociety voices will shape the 11 requested exploratory opinions. More: europa.eu/!JkNhwH

Eager to post your holiday memories but struggling to connect? No worries, thanks to the #WiFi4EU initiative more than 90,000 access points are available in the EU, where you can connect in many public spaces: 🇪🇺 at no cost; 🇪🇺 without data tracking; 🇪🇺 without ads. Find a hotspot: europa.eu/!fVdjHk

📚 S 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

The growing demand for pets can harm #AnimalWelfare. On #InternationalDogDay, we back the @europarl.europa.eu push for mandatory microchipping & registration of all dogs and cats in the EU. We have long stressed that proper identification & registration systems are key. ℹ️ europa.eu/!mkYX6x

Want this to be your agenda? Just apply. We offer: 🇪🇺 a 5-month paid traineeship in Brussels; 🇪🇺 starting 16 February 2026; 🇪🇺 the chance to experience the EU from within; 🇪🇺 two days off per month; 🇪🇺 a travel allowance; 🇪🇺 no age limit. Apply by 30 September 2025 → europa.eu/!BrjpJW #EUTraineeship

Where is the world's largest cycle route network? In Europe! 🇪🇺 EuroVelo is a cycle network of 90,000 km & 17 long-distance routes connecting Europe. We have underlined our strong commitment to cycling as a healthy and climate-friendly mode of transport: europa.eu/!cY6RMg 📷 © @eurovelo.com

📚 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

By 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. If you are heading to the beach, why not make it an #EUBeachCleanup day? We strongly support this initiative to remove litter from our oceans worldwide. Let's join efforts and clean our ocean together: europa.eu/!6x9G6h

The EU has been providing humanitarian assistance for over 30 years and remains a global leading donor. None of this would be possible without its civil society organisations and its citizens. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we celebrate those heroes who respond to protect lives.

Strengthening EU’s #StrategicAutonomy is one of our top priorities. 🇪🇺 We delivered concrete recommendations on reindustrialisation, innovation & sustainable resource use. We are now exploring how to support emerging technologies for our long-term autonomy. ↓ More: europa.eu/!TKPb69 #EESCinAction

What does Schengen mean? 💨 Freedom. 450 million people travel without passport checks for work, study & tourism. 🛡️ Security. Countries cooperate to protect external borders & fight crime. 💼 Prosperity. No border checks make trade easier. Learn more: europa.eu/!33D6w8   #Schengen40

📚 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

Youth must be a priority for the #EU’s future. ❤️ On International #YouthDay, explore our key initiatives: ⭐ #YouthTest to give young people a voice in shaping EU laws; ⭐ EU Youth Round Tables; ⭐ youth event "Your Europe, Your Say!"; ⭐ youth delegate to COP. Learn more: europa.eu/!g6nmc9

Health equity must be a priority. Everyone in the EU deserves timely, quality care, no matter their income or location. We call for: 📢 lower care costs; 📢 stronger social protection; 📢 more investment in public healthcare; 📢 inclusive health policies. More: europa.eu/!Cpg3vV #HealthUnion

Thinking of taking your furry friend on your next trip? Celebrate #InternationalCatDay by getting your cat their own #PetPassport including a: 🐈 description of your pet; 🐈 microchip or tattoo code; 🐈 proof of rabies vaccination; 🐈 contact details of the owner and vet. Learn more: europa.eu/!TxYvtj

The @ec.europa.eu has approved €2.8 billion for 94 transport infrastructure projects. From this amount, 77% is allocated to railway upgrades. We call for improving: 🚆 local & regional lines; 🚆 #accessibility for people with disabilities; 🚆 employees’ working conditions. More: europa.eu/!6N9rTN

📚 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

Placing water high on the EU’s political agenda is one of our top priorities. 🇪🇺💧 For years, we have been advocating for a strategic, horizontal & comprehensive approach to water at EU level through our call for an #EUBlueDeal. Discover more 👉 europa.eu/!xhwBPq   #EESCinAction

Heading abroad this summer outside the EU? In an emergency, EU embassies and consulates are there to help keep you safe. As an EU citizen, you can turn to any other EU country’s diplomatic services for assistance, if your home country is not represented. ↪️ europa.eu/!fCMxpd #ConsularProtection

One year of the #AIAct. 🎂 While we support its implementation in the EU, the rules lack a workers' perspective. Our members recommend to better regulate #AI at work by: 💡 adapting existing law; 💡 strengthening social dialogue; 💡 letting employees manage tools. Our opinion: europa.eu/!gVD7pv

📚 E 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

On 30 July 2024, the #RightToRepair rules entered into force, including some of our recommendations like the ban on practices that hinder this right. As a key advocate for this right, we keep encouraging repairability through awareness-raising activities & initiatives. Read more: europa.eu/!GmBwdg

#HumanTrafficking is organised crime. On the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we reaffirm our commitment to fight it. Before the adoption of stronger EU anti-trafficking law last year, we called for: 📢 gender focus; 📢 more attention to victims; 📢 better monitoring. ℹ️ europa.eu/!N3KPpD

Heading abroad? Do not forget your European Health Insurance Card! 🇪🇺 You can get it for free & the card: ⚕️ gives access to emergency medical treatment; ⚕️ covers you in 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the UK. Our work on health: europa.eu/!gbTyFf #EUHealth

On #WorldHepatitisDay, we highlight the urgent need to boost vaccination against hepatitis B, as a key step in preventing cancer. The @consilium.europa.eu adopted a recommendation to combat vaccine-preventable cancers, a move we strongly support. Read more: europa.eu/!JVfbWJ @who.int

It's time to conserve nature. From extreme temperatures to raging fires, our planet needs us. On #NatureConservationDay, we reiterate our support for the Nature Restoration Law, adopted 1 year ago by the @eucouncil.bsky.social, putting EU’s biodiversity on the path to recovery. ↪️europa.eu/!C36TY7

Our #YouthTest empowers youth! At last #EESCPlenary, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef praised our pioneering tool for bringing young people voices into EU policymaking. Since its launch: 👍 40 opinions tested, 👍 27 opinions adopted; 👍 inspired the @ec.europa.eu Youth Check. More: europa.eu/!tnvyfpbh

Europe must treat the #CostOfLiving crisis as an opportunity to reshape its economic and social future. At our July #EESCplenary, we proposed a roadmap to ease cost-of-living pressures, showcasing key areas for reform to emerge stronger, fairer & more resilient from the crisis. ↪️ europa.eu/!Fwp6pD

Your #PassengerRights are protected. Whatever your mode of transport, you are entitled to: 🧳 adequate traveller information; 🧳 non-discrimination and special protection for passengers with reduced mobility; 🧳 support from national bodies for handling complaints, & more! More: europa.eu/!bg39vB

📚 C 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. Learn more: europa.eu/!X4fJWg #EUCivilSociety

Violence against women is a violation of #HumanRights. To combat it, we: ♀️helped shape the first EU law aiming to protect women from this abuse. ♀️ adopted a resolution supporting the Declaration of Principles for a Gender-Equal Society & the EU’s Roadmap for #WomensRights. More: europa.eu/!TBfXCH