Oliver Röpke @EESC_President@respublicae.eu

The @EU_EESC welcomes the #EUCO decision.

Congratulations to the people of 🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The future of the #WesternBalkans is in the 🇪🇺EU.
RT @EUCouncil: 🇪🇺 The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in the EU.
🇧🇦 Following EU leaders' endorsement, Bosnia and Herzegovina is an EU candidate country.

The EU #EUenlargement process encourages democratic reforms and promotes prosperity in Europe.

More 👉 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/enlargement/bosnia-herzegovina/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20221215_euco_bih_candidate_status&utm_content=video

#EUCO

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Although the #EuropeanYearOfYouth might come to an end, the focus on youth should continue.

Thank you @NicolasSchmitEU for speaking on youth unemployment and the #EuropeanYearOfSkills at the #EESCPlenary

We need youth-specific, inclusive measures for today's youth.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1603356964079247361

Very pleased to open the 13th EESC #CivilSocietyPrize Ceremony at the #EESCPlenary.

This year had two very topical themes:
➡️Empowering Young People
🇺🇦 Civil society for Ukraine

👏My warmest congratulations to the 6 winners and sincere thanks to all candidates and their work.

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The 🇪🇺 needs to tap into women's potential for better economic recovery and remove all barriers for women entrepreneurship.

Today's #EESCPlenary debated the importance of gender lens investments to promote #GenderEquality especially in national recovery plans.

#TogetherActNow

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Fascinating debate at today's #EESCPlenary on the EU's relations with its Southern Neighbourhood.

Our opinion on digitalisation in the Euro-Mediterranean region was praised for highlighting the potential to raise income and quality of life and the dangers of digital exclusion.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1603048790788825088

The @EU_EESC is committed to strengthening cooperation with the Euro-Mediterranean #CivilSociety organisations.

🖋️One step in this direction is the memorandum of understanding with @AnnaLindh Foundation which I was pleased to sign.

Looking forward to continuing the good work.

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The @EU_EESC welcomes the #GAC decision to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇪🇺 candidate status.

We call upon the @EUCouncil to confirm this decision.

EU accession should remain a key priority for 🇧🇦 and its political actors.

#EUenlargement

📰Statement:
🔗http://europa.eu/!9RQQtt

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Delighted of the importance given to civil society at the #EasternPartnership Foreign Ministers meeting.
Civil society organisations also need support on the ground from 🇪🇺 and national governments.

@EU_EESC is proud to participate in #CivilSociety platforms with 🇺🇦🇲🇩🇬🇪🇦🇲.

#EaP

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I welcome the signature of the new 🇪🇺EU-🇨🇱Chile Advanced Framework Agreement.

The @EU_EESC has worked for years on #multilateralism and remains strongly committed to promoting it.

We must make progress in strengthening the EU's relations with Latin America.

#EUdiplomacy
RT @eu_eeas: 1) The 🇪🇺EU and 🇨🇱Chile share a longstanding relationship based on common values that will now be strengthened and deepened by the new modernised agreement. Learn more about EU-Chil…

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Very pleased to see 🇭🇷Croatia joining the #Schengen family.

I hope welcoming 🇧🇬Bulgaria and 🇷🇴Romania will also become possible soon.
RT @EUCouncil: The Council decided 👉 Croatia will join the border-free Schengen area from 1st January 2023.

Schengen is the largest free-travel area in the world:
📌 1.25 billion journeys every year
📌 3.5 million border-crossings every day

More information ⬇️

#Schengen #JHA

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Deeply touched by the visit of the Parque de la Memoria in #Argentina.

An impressive monument to remember the estimated 30 000 victims of state terrorism at Río de la Plata in 🇦🇷Buenos Aires.

It is important to remember those who paid the price for our freedom and democracy.

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Deeply touched by the visit of the Parque de la Memoria in #Argentina.

An impressive monument to remember the estimated 5 million victims of state terrorism at Río de la Plata in 🇦🇷Buenos Aires.

It is important to remember those who paid the price for our freedom and democracy.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1600860349221470208

Open and informative exchange with the 🇦🇷Ministry of Foreign Affairs on EU-#Mercosur agreement.

We are committed to continue the negotiations. 2023 can be a window of opportunity to address remaining concerns.

Looking forward to a long-term partnership for a sustainable future.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1600799865420013568

Encouraging meeting with representatives of the agricultural sector, on the EU-#Mercosur agreement.

Let’s make progress together 🇪🇺🇦🇷 towards
🟢Food security
🟢Climate and forest protection
🟢Energy transition
🟢Sustainable production and supply chain
🟢Technology exchange

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1600794531347267584

🗣️Constructive meeting with the president and representatives of the 🇦🇷 Chamber of commerce.

#Multilateralism and enhanced cooperation can provide a trusted and beneficial framework for economic growth and #sustainable long-term investment.

🤝Let’s be reliable partners 🇪🇺🇦🇷!

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