RT @oliverroepke: Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine demands our full attention and our action.
People in our direct neighbourhood need us now more than ever.
Thank you @VVChentsov for the rich exchange yesterday.
The EU 🇪🇺 stands with 🇺🇦 Ukraine - we will not let you down. https://t.co/6dmH39L41W
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1653677245939023873
Media freedom and pluralism are under attack in many places. We cannot let that happen!
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, let's stand together to defend journalists' freedom and safety, and build a more open, transparent, and democratic society for all.
In the 🇪🇺 EU and 🌍 beyond.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1653667179349307392
Congratulations to @BrikenaXhomaqi for the re-election as CSO co-chair.
Great speaking with you about:
🤝 Strengthening the role of @EESC_LiaisonG in non-EU countries;
🧑🤝🧑 Boosting participatory democracy;
⚖️ #EESC as watchdog of democracy.
Looking forward to working together.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1653373915270447107
On #InternationalWorkersDay I want to praise all the workers across 🇪🇺&🌎 for their key role in keeping societies functioning.
I want to call on everyone, from social partners to policymakers, to join our efforts for a more social Europe.
Together, let's defend workers' rights.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1652955063785013248
📅 First meeting of my mandate today with @zroussinova.
The EESC supports 🇧🇬 Economic & Social Council on digitalisation, green transition & social pillar priorities - while strengthening our ties in the mission of promoting our values and fight for people's voices to be heard.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651958491722989572
RT @EESC_PRESS: 📢On World Day for Safety and Health at Work EESC calls for EU legislation on preventing work-related psychosocial risks
➡️There is mounting evidence that #PrecariousWork is taking a significant toll on workers' #MentalHealth
#WorldHealthandSafetyDay
📰https://europa.eu/!69v7yJ https://t.co/zIdYkLvyqd
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651872158392504327
RT @ZIsmaili: Panel during the #EESCPlenary on the Strengthening democracy & European values together w/ #EUCivilSociety in the EU candidate countries.
Integration before membership and inclusion of the region in the work of @EU_EESC are complementary.
Congrats to the new @EESC_President https://t.co/yqpc6Aepn5
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651865732265680896
Fruitful debate on a solid reform of the #EuropeanSemester and its role in shaping the future of the 🇪🇺.
"You cannot have economic development without investing in #SocialCapital and pay attention to social relations." 💬 @dragos_pislaru thank you and Estrella Durá Ferrandis.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651532578912870401
RT @CillianLohan: Best wishes for your mandate as @EESC_President and thank you for setting out an exciting and ambitious manifesto @oliverroepke Many congratulations Oliver. https://t.co/Q2fcDCNkHx
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651508983922937857
"We need to ensure that workers are fully involved in decision making. Democracy cannot face barriers at work."
Thank you to State Secretary 🇪🇸 @jperezrey for the debate on:
⚕️ precarious work and mental health
⚖️ democracy at work
📊 Social Imbalances Procedure
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651508720398921736
🗣️ "As my mandate begins, I want to work with all members, and will civil society partners, to take the EESC role and influence to the next level."
🎬 Check out the full video with the expectations of members and partners for the future 👉 http://bit.ly/4208JFY
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651480865870864385
To ensure democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law, #CivilSociety is key.
That is why during my term of office, I will support flat out EU #strong and #resilient Civil Societies and I will fully endorse a robust mandate for our fundamental rights and rule of law group.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651254713310932993
💡 Insightful roundtable discussion on enhancing Europe's competitiveness through a social and sustainable approach.
We reinforced the crucial role of organised #CivilSociety in ensuring a #social, #competitive & #sustainable Europe.
Warmest thanks to all the panelists present.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651253798818533378
How will the EESC position itself as a Gateway between European and Accession Countries #CivilSocieties?
We will aid and empower their struggle for freedom, democracy, and closer integration.
In the #EnlargementProcess, we'll support them to upgrade their systems to🇪🇺standards.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651237792582709249
🗣️ Insightful conversation with EESC Group Presidents. We agree that #CivilSociety is the backbone of #democracy and a catalyst for democratisation processes.
That is why we must collaborate to ensure #social and #economic dimensions of the EU are put on ⚖️ equal footing.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651225620301373454
From the speeches of present and future precidencies, one thing is clear: strategic decisions are needed to achieve our common goals.
We must work together towards #SDGs and the #EUGreenDeal, to strengthen our resilience and reach open strategic autonomy in a rules-based world.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651222933178597376
Thank you to all the speakers for sharing their contributions today.
I believe that collaboration🤝is key to tackling the issues 🇪🇺is facing today.
I look forward to working together with all of you, ensuring a robust participation of the EESC in inter-institutional activities.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651217419015188480
"The Commission looks forward to working closely with the Committee [...] we can strengthen the social dimension [...] we can nurture the competitiveness and innovation that secure jobs and opportunity here in Europe."
Thank you @vonderleyen for your key message of cooperation.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651210375973437441
With the role entrusted me today, I will work on a mission to:
🤝ensure a gateway to democracy for our neighbours and partners
❌fight disinformation
⚖️achieve gender equality
🧑🤝🧑boost citizens' involvement in decision-making 🆕make the #EESC a true "new generation forum"
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651209999035580417
@oliverroepke @EU_EESC @EESC_PRESS @WorkersEESC @CSOGroupEESC @employers_EESC I wish all the best to my predecessor @ChristaSchweng.
A heartfelt thank you for your outstanding work.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1651156346144800768
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