European Economic and Social C @EU_EESC@respublicae.eu

Another month, another plenary!
Highlights:
🌱 discussing the disappointing
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outcome;
🇪🇸 our
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collaboration in delivering 19 exploratory opinions;
🎂 celebrating our 65th anniversary;
🇪🇺 adopting a resolution urging the
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accession of Romania & Bulgaria.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1736302714672279675#m

[2023-12-17 08:30 UTC]

If
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can do it, so can we!
We welcome the
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&
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first
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rules in the world, in particular the EU ban on all social scoring.
In 2017, we called for EU-wide legislation. The
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is now a solid foundation to build on.
📷Made by AI ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735932781375422916#m

[2023-12-16 08:00 UTC]

RT by @EU_EESC: Today, we received a special donation for our collection - a portrait of Fabrizia Baduel Glorioso, the first woman elected president of the European Economic and Social Committee. We're grateful to the @EU_EESC for this generous donation!
#EUCivilSociety #history #EU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/HistoriaEuropa/status/1735671826062127458#m

[2023-12-15 14:43 UTC]

RT by @EU_EESC: 📢🇪🇺needs to prioritise #climate #Diplomacy in its external action policy. No time to waste‼️

📰Story👉http://europa.eu/!h97ptg

🗣️Climate diplomacy is preventive diplomacy‼️
🎧@EU_EESC member, rapporteur @StefanoMalliaEU #ReportingFromPlenary 👇

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EESC_PRESS/status/1735609334183219299#m

[2023-12-15 10:34 UTC]

We call for cohesive EU action to ensure territorial solidarity!
We need to:
💠 recognise regional uniqueness;
💠 prevent any area from being marginalised in terms of development;
💠 implement mechanisms such as pacts by type of region.
ℹ️
http://europa.eu/!tMDyp4
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23EUCohesion

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735218715459764620#m

[2023-12-14 08:42 UTC]

The
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should be:
👍 voluntary
👍 free of charge
👍 available across borders for temporary stays in other EU countries.
A new accessible website in all 🇪🇺 languages & sign languages should provide practical information for each country.
👉
http://europa.eu/!bft7KF

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735221250270663052#m

[2023-12-14 08:52 UTC]

We welcome the
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's proposal to revise the
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directive.
We call for:
📣 improving support for the individual needs of victims;
📣 better quality training for professionals dealing with victims so that they feel safe & heard.
👉
http://europa.eu/!wKVyrJ

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735225018970190243#m

[2023-12-14 09:07 UTC]

We claim a greater role in the key stages of the decision-making process for development projects linked to:
🛣️ the Belt & Road Initiative –
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🌍 the
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.
Respect for EU values &
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and social partners' involvement are key.
ℹ️
http://europa.eu/!yTpHF9

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735233578705768948#m

[2023-12-14 09:41 UTC]

https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23ClimateDiplomacy
needs an urgent upgrade❗
We need to make it the flagship action of the EU’s external affairs by:
🌍 developing infrastructure;
🌍 adopting a strategy;
🌍 enriching the dedicated toolbox to address climate risks.
Our opinion:
http://europa.eu/!6wWRX9
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23COP28

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735238482589610167#m

[2023-12-14 10:01 UTC]

📣 Local energy communities must be acknowledged to achieve a just energy transition in rural areas!
We urge:
💡 strengthening the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP);
💡 harmonising laws & practices within the food supply chain to tackle rising costs.
🛈
http://europa.eu/!FnrCR4

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735249130182594740#m

[2023-12-14 10:43 UTC]

📣Empowering
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is key for vibrant communities!
We call for:
🟢 Land access and quality employment for
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;
🟢 Quality education and training;
🟢 Holistic solutions, intergenerational cooperation and
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in decision making.
👉
http://europa.eu/!QbTdvP

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735254021374374309#m

[2023-12-14 11:02 UTC]

The
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's proposal must be revised to make it compliant with the
https://nitter.cz/UN
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.
Adults with
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& vulnerabilities need protection from legal measures that violate their
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& international law.
ℹ️
http://europa.eu/!9f6HVR
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23HagueConvention

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735261456394784939#m

[2023-12-14 11:32 UTC]

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➡️ Day 2
Our members will be voting and debating on a wide range of opinions:
🔹 finance;
🔹 climate;
🔹 housing;
🔹 medicine supply;
and much more!
Follow it live. ↓
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23EUCivilSociety

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1735208003203223808#m

[2023-12-14 08:00 UTC]

A competitive financial sector needs:
✅ a control tailored to its specificities;
⚖️ fair competition between local & foreign banks;
📊 evaluation of digitalisation & depth of funding;
🤝 better stakeholders' involvement.
Our opinion:
http://europa.eu/!kqTW3p
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23FinancialMarkets

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1734955958067949723#m

[2023-12-13 15:18 UTC]

RT by @EU_EESC: Our collaboration with @eu2023es has been exceptional.

From advancing socioeconomic progress to reinforcing strategic autonomy, we delivered 19 exploratory opinions, advancing toward our goals.

Thanks 🇪🇸 Deputy PM @NadiaCalvino for joining us, I hope our cooperation continues!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EESC_President/status/1734962632879222852#m

[2023-12-13 15:45 UTC]

RT by @EU_EESC: "As #COP28 wraps, the final text signals a move from fossil fuels, but this is far from enough—we must do much more! The global leadership gap persists & #EESC discussions are key to build bridges & push for more action"💬@SDDecleve

We must push this agenda where it needs to go!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EESC_President/status/1734965461073231890#m

[2023-12-13 15:56 UTC]

https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23ClimateChange
disproportionately affects the most vulnerable.
We urge the EU to:
📌 develop a political & social strategy to respond to the climate emergency;
📌 create new instruments to ensure a
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Opinion:
http://europa.eu/!qJxVcj
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23ClimateCrisis
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23EUGreenDeal

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1734969405082108077#m

[2023-12-13 16:11 UTC]

We call for:
📌 an EU framework for national homeless strategies based on the principle of "Housing First";
📌 a strategic shift – from managing homelessness to ending it by 2030.
Our opinion:
http://europa.eu/!XWmv83
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23EndHomelessness
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23SocialRights

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1734971021583622554#m

[2023-12-13 16:18 UTC]

Our Committee turned 65 this year.🎂
It was established and given consultative powers to make
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's voice heard in EU decision-making.
Our
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gives the floor to former
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presidents & other guests to mark this special anniversary.
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EU_EESC/status/1734988064701726833#m

[2023-12-13 17:26 UTC]

RT by @EU_EESC: "Facing challenges in past years, a robust #EUCivilSociety voice has been crucial. As the authentic voice & guardian of fundamental rights—open & inclusive"

📢On our 65th anniversary, I urge you: don't stay silent, speak up, stand up for what matters, and stand up for democracy!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EESC_President/status/1734989757849944541#m

[2023-12-13 17:32 UTC]