European Economic and Social C @EU_EESC@respublicae.eu

#EnvironmentalProtection while safeguarding #FundamentalRights in the EU & beyond must be improved.

Damage caused by the war in Ukraine increases this need.

Impacts must be measured to legally protect the environment & ensure accountability.

ℹ️ Opinion: http://europa.eu/!p3V6qF

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651578829591179264

What we need to achieve the transition to a long-term #SustainableTransport system is:
🟢 no excessive costs for businesses;
🟢 socially acceptable transition for all;
🟢 reasonable costs for mobility to avoid mobility poverty.

Our opinion: http://europa.eu/!BJtqR8

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651572075209818113

The #SingleMarket, one of the major achievements of the EU, still has room for improvement.

We call for:
📌An acceleration in the recognition of qualifications & diplomas, and
📌an EU open strategic autonomy

Our opinion: http://europa.eu/!jmwDXt

#SingleMarket30

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651568941427245057

Did you follow our 2 round table discussions during the mid-term renewal inauguration ceremony?

We agreed:
🇪🇺 to support the EU candidate countries in their enlargement process;
🇪🇺 that #EUCivilSociety is key for a social & sustainable EU.

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651540091498627074

📢 It is time for a solid reform of the #EuropeanSemester.

We call for:
📌 a structured & permanent formal consultation procedure of organised #EUCivilSociety;
📌 an 🇪🇺 EU regulation defining its principles & general characteristics.

🔍 http://europa.eu/!jpRjrb

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651532043765833731

We propose reforming the #EuropeanSemester to strengthen its transparency & democracy.

🔔 Join our #EESCPlenary debate happening now with @dragos_pislaru, Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the @europarl_en.

Tune in → http://europa.eu/!qQ64Yc

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651513734672576514

#DemocracyAtWork means participation of workers in the decision-making processes in their company.

It makes companies more resilient and economically successful.

Strengthening democracy at work will strengthen democracy in the EU.

👉 http://europa.eu/!wYKCdX

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651513272963563524

Enforcing European and national laws is paramount to reduce #PrecariousWork and #MentalHealth problems arising from it.

We call for the adoption of specific legislation to prevent and combat work- related psychosocial risks.

Our opinion: http://europa.eu/!M77GyT

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651494310712426496

RT @CSOGroupEESC: 🗞️ Our April bulletin is out!

In this issue:
📌 Presentations of our presidency & other members in leadership positions (2023-2025)
📌 Guest article by Johannes Steinhart, @aerztekammerat
📌 Reports on our recent conferences #EndPoverty #EUDemocracy

👉 https://www.eesc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/files/22_496_a4_griii_news_april23.pdf https://t.co/SUqw4qPy5r

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651493415962460161

RT @EESC_President: 🗣️ "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 👉 https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/avdb/video/new-presidency-2023-2025-members-expectations

#EESCPlenary https://t.co/9QE6Qfrruq

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651490740285915137

Combating inequalities & building a stronger #SocialEurope must be a priority for the 🇪🇺 EU.

🔔 Join our #EESCPlenary debate happening now with @jperezrey, Secretary of State for Labour and Social Economy of Spain.

Tune in → http://europa.eu/!qQ64Yc

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651488854073921536

#EESCPlenary ➡️ Day 2

What's happening today?

🔹 2 debates on #democracy at work and on the #EuropeanSemester reform;
🔹 26 opinions to be voted by our members.

Tune in here to not miss our biggest plenary in 2.5 years → http://europa.eu/!qQ64Yc

#EUCivilSociety

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651473752595775490

Happy National Day to #theNetherlands!
Happy King's Day!

Did you know that the Netherlands:
🇳🇱 is one of the six countries that founded the EU in 1957;
🇳🇱 uses the euro as a currency since 1999;
🇳🇱 has 12 representatives in our Committee?

#KingsDay #EUCivilSociety

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651466203758469121

RT @vonderleyen: Congratulations, @oliverroepke, on your election as President of the @EU_EESC.

The strong alliance the EESC nurtures between trade unions, employers, and civil society is a bond built on cooperation and solidarity.

It strengthens our society and the EU. https://t.co/cvjZthycyV

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651261702363643904

What are the expectations towards the new presidency led by @EESC_President Oliver Röpke?

Listen to what our members have to say and expect from the new mandate. ↓

🔗http://europa.eu/!yqnqvg

#EUCivilSociety

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651254815983271936

Organised #EUCivilSociety has a crucial role to play in advancing the top EU priorities.

Reinforcing the resilience of the EU requires the simultaneous promotion of the social, economic and environmental sustainability of EU policies.

#EESCPlenary

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651253500779671553

RT @EUombudsman: "I'm delighted to see @EU_EESC advocating for new forms of participatory democracy and the kind of democratic innovation that we need if the desire for a more dynamic and unmediated democracy is to be met." Emily O'Reilly at @EESC_President inauguration

🗨️https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/169007?utm_source=some_eo&utm_medium=twitter_organic&utm_campaign=EESC_pres_inauguraton

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651247852981551106

Round table 2️⃣ live now!

What's the topic?

🇪🇺 Future of EU: Bringing together the social, economic & environmental dimensions.

🗣️ Join @EESC_President, @NicolasSchmitEU, @Ana_M_MG, @BusinessEurope, @EstherLynchs, @seanhealy2000, @DiandraNiB.

Tune in → http://europa.eu/!qQ64Yc

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651236212550639616

💬 'People in our direct neighborhood- in Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, the Western Balkans, and, of course, Ukraine, need us now more than ever.

❗️They need more than nice words.
❗️They need our support.
❗️They need the EU 🇪🇺.’

🎤@EESC_President

#EESCPlenary #standUp4EU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651235876830167045

RT @EESC_President: 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://t.co/k05Hco9xa7

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651221889275109380