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We bring civil society together in Europe, employers, workers, NGOs. Every voice counts! #EUCivilSociety

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@eesc.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 6:23 AM

How can the EU build #AI capacity while reducing foreign dependence?

We call for:
🦾 stronger support for EU providers;
🦾 secured funding;
🦾 planning for energy needs;
🦾 a real say for local communities.

More recommendations: link.europa.eu/ywb43b

@eesc.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Space science and technology improve life on Earth.

On #WorldSpaceWeek we call for:
πŸš€ a dedicated EU Space Services Agency;
πŸš€ stronger EU space services for strategic autonomy;
πŸš€ support for innovators.

Our opinion: link.europa.eu/TtmNyH

#EUSpace

@eesc.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 7:43 AM

In a world marked by disinformation and fragmentation, Europe needs more dialogue, not less.

At our Public Diplomacy Days, we highlighted how health can serve as a powerful tool of public diplomacy and how public diplomacy is ultimately about people.

πŸ”— link.europa.eu/trWxMX

@eesc.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 7:15 AM

On #WorldTeachersDay, we join Unesco in marking 60 years of international commitment to protecting the teaching profession.

Our opinion on the #UnionOfSkills underlines the importance of making teaching & training professions more attractive.

Our work: link.europa.eu/4NQdch

@eesc.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 12:28 PM

Travelling across the EU should be better protected.

At our #EESCPlenary, we adopted recommendations calling for:
πŸ’Ά clear information on the final price;
β™Ώ accessible and inclusive services;
πŸ“± a single European booking and ticketing framework.

πŸ”— link.europa.eu/Qhwkhy

@eesc.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 7:25 AM

The European Public Diplomacy Days are live!

Today we will discuss:
πŸ”Ή the role of #EUCivilSociety in health diplomacy;
πŸ”Ή how to tackle health disinformation;
πŸ”Ή how reducing poverty can improve health outcomes worldwide.

Tune in live: link.europa.eu/PbbJty

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 7:31 AM

The 2030 Agenda cannot succeed without gender equality.

Ahead of the #CSW71, we call for:
🟣 equal work, pay and leadership;
🟣 stronger action against violence;
🟣 #GenderEquality at the heart of sustainable development.

Read more: link.europa.eu/k7dW88

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 12:26 PM

Social farming is key to the EU's resilience.🌿

At our #EESCPlenary, we debated with
@christophehansen.bsky.social how it can drive inclusion, innovation & sustainable food systems, calling for:
βœ… long-term EU & national support;
βœ… ethical standards, fair wages;
& more: link.europa.eu/kpmyyg

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 8:39 AM

Our @csogroupeesc.bsky.social'
#LiberalProfessions Day conference has started!

Preparedness in the EU: the role of the liberal professions
⏰10:30-16:15 (CEST)

πŸ“ΊFollow us LIVE in EN/FR/IT/DEπŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/qMRkrg

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 6:46 AM

On #FLWDay, we highlight our work on the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive, a year after its adoption by the @europarl.europa.eu.

Our members called for:
πŸ—‘οΈ preventing waste first;
πŸ—‘οΈ making polluters pay;
πŸ—‘οΈ focusing on preventable #FoodWaste.

More: link.europa.eu/vGyKYv

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 7:33 AM

Applications closing soon: paid EU traineeship opportunity! πŸ“’

Our Committee brings the voice of civil society to EU decision-making. Our traineeships are:
🏒 based in Brussels;
πŸ“… 5 months long, starting February 16th 2027;
βœ… paid;
πŸ“Œ apply before 30 September 2026.

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/rw46Nx

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 7:36 AM

Rural Europe must count in every EU policy.

At our #EESCPlenary, we discussed #CohesionPolicy with @ec.europa.eu Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto & called to:
🏑 β€œthink rural” from the start;
🏑 reflect rural needs in the next EU budget.

πŸ”— Read more: link.europa.eu/xyh6tN

@christophehansen.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 4:03 PMReposted by @eesc.bsky.social

Sustainable agriculture is about more than food. At the @eesc.bsky.social plenary, we discussed how organic and social farms create jobs, support inclusion and open opportunities in rural communities πŸ‘‰ The next CAP must reflect this, with a dedicated rural target and backed by adequate funding

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 3:46 PM

Simpler rules must still be strong rules!

At our #EESCPlenary debate with @vdombrovskis.bsky.social we called for stronger evidence, clearer safeguards, and greater democratic scrutiny of the @ec.europa.eu's better regulation plans.

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/jHR44H

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 9:41 AM

Our final #EESCPlenary debate has just started! 🌱

Join us as our @eesc-president.bsky.social and members discuss how the #EUOrganic Awards showcase innovative and sustainable agriculture with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food
@christophehansen.bsky.social.

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 7:09 AM

Our September #EESCPlenary continues!

On the agenda:
πŸ’Ά financial literacy;
🏠 affordable housing & modern construction methods;
🌱 sustainable agriculture, social farming and the EU Organic Awards with Commissioner @christophehansen.bsky.social.

Follow live: link.europa.eu/njQqj4

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 3:10 PM

Meet our winners of the 2026 #EUOrganic Awards!

πŸ†πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬ Best organic food processing SME: Bio Bulgaria.
πŸ†πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Best organic food retailer: Boßhammersch Hof.
πŸ†πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Best organic restaurant/food service: Zotter Schokolade.

Learn how they shape a sustainable and resilient food system: link.europa.eu/WjFCgV

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

Our debate on #BetterRegulation has just started!

Join us, as we discuss with Commissioner @VDombrovskis a simpler, clearer EU rulebook with key business, trade union & SME representatives.

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

#EESCPlenary

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 12:31 PM

Our September #EESCPlenary starts now!

On today's agenda:
πŸ’¬ better regulation & cohesion policy;
πŸš† rail ticketing, multimodal booking & passenger rights;
πŸ“„ intergenerational fairness, cloud & AI, SME simplification and cyberbullying.

Follow live: link.europa.eu/njQqj4

@eesc.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 8:09 AM

The #EUOrganic Awards ceremony has just started!

Our winners will be revealed! Join the @eesc-president.bsky.social & Commissioner for Agriculture & Food @christophehansen.bsky.social to discover how the awards showcase innovative & sustainable agriculture across the EU.

πŸ”΄ link.europa.eu/fBhTFw

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