This is how our Committee could look like in the #metaverse.
Virtual worlds brings both opportunities & risks.
We want them to be ethical & safe by:
☑️implementing strict control;
☑️reskilling the workforce;
☑️addressing issues of taxation of activities.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1654387955098701826
Russia failed in breaking the bonds between the Ukrainian and 🇪🇺 #CivilSocieties, together we will strengthen this bridge.
The future of the EU is intertwined with the stability of 🇺🇦 Ukraine.
Today more than ever we #StandWithUkraine.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1654147942888906752
📣 1 week left until the #EuropeanYearOfSkills Festival!
How does learning 🆕 skills change lives and grow the EU economy? Tune in and get inspired by amazing organisations and individuals on 9 May.
Confirm your participation ↓ @EU_Growth
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Social/status/1653304036672536577
#EUOpenDay at the @EU_EESC in celebration of 🇪🇺 #EuropeDay is approaching.
Join me to discover the EESC and to have a talk about #Democracy, #CivilSociety and the future of #Europe.
📍 EESC Building, Rue Belliard 99-101
📅 6 May, 11:00-12:30
🕒 See you soon!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_President/status/1654070265515581441
1️⃣ week ago, our members elected Oliver Röpke as our new @EESC_President.
His vision of a more social, representative and inclusive Europe, also reaches out to the EU candidate countries to help them pave the way towards a more stable future.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1654025568818708483
RT @EESC_President: I welcome the @EU_Commission anti-corruption rules.
#Corruption undermines democracy, threatens 🇪🇺 values and damages #society as a whole.
That is why I call for more transparency, integrity and fairness.
With these stronger rules, let's give a new push to #EuropeanDemocracy. https://t.co/VOWVyGDe4X
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1653732631484170240
On the #WorldPressFreedomDay we urge for more measures to #ProtectJournalists and ensure media independence. ❗
Everyone should be able to work without fear, freely and safely. Seeking the truth should not be a reason to have your life at stake.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1653663181263470595
Today is #LiberalProfessions Day!
On our 7th edition we will focus on fostering #skills and delivering the #EUGreenDeal.
Tune in live to follow our conference 👉 http://europa.eu/!VrFnwX
➡️More from @CSOGroupEESC.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1653315893718556673
🗓️ Saturday 6 May is the 🇪🇺 Open Day. Stay tuned!
Come visit us & discover the work of the only 🇪🇺 institution representing the #EUCivilSociety.
Together with the other EU institutions in Brussels, we open our doors in celebration of #EuropeDay.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1653300793028616192
On the #InternationalWorkersDay, we celebrate the rights of all workers in the EU.
#Democracy & #MentalHealth cannot face barriers at work.
Last #EESCPlenary we called for:
🧠an EU law to prevent work-related psychosocial risks
⚖️greater worker's involvement in decision making.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652930858079379458
The @EU_Commission wants to introduce the European Disability Card, to make free movement in the 🇪🇺 easier for disabled people & ensure the mutual recognition of the disability status across the EU.
Tell us what you think in the public consultation 👇http://europa.eu/!8nDtfx
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652666612976156672
#HumanTrafficking is a heinous crime & a serious violation of fundamental rights.
We call for strengthened attention to the gender and online dimensions of trafficking.
Our opinion: http://europa.eu/!QmyMqQ
#EESCPlenary #EndHumanTrafficking #StopSmugglers
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652621315025833985
Our members during April #EESCPlenary:
✅ elected Oliver Röpke as new @EESC_President;
✅ participated in discussions on the importance of democracy & #EUCivilSociety for the EU;
✅ voted a set of recommendations in the social, technological, economic and sustainable fields.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652576017775747072
The Brussels Economic Forum is just around the corner! 📣
Head to the website to check out the programme and the line-up of speakers & follow @ecfin for more details.
👉 Don’t miss out: Register now to join #EUBEF23 on 4 May!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652258928997154816
Did you follow our 2 debates during #EESCPlenary?
We agreed:
1⃣more democracy in the world of work 🟰 cooperation of all stakeholders, for green & digital transition.
2⃣reforming the #EuropeanSemester 🟰 strengthen transparency, democracy & involvement of #EUCivilSociety.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1652213628697972737
RT @EESC_President: Stand Up for Democracy - Speak up for Europe.
This is more than a slogan. This is a committment.
I will work to strengthen the EESC's role as a forum of dialogue for various actors, shaping EU policies and restoring citizens' trust in the 🇪🇺 project.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651926675007913985
Combating inequalities & building a stronger #SocialEurope must be a priority for the EU.
Our recommendations:
📉 Put in place a Social Imbalances Procedure
⚙ Integrate it into the European Semester
💰 Make rules for funds allocation more flexible
More: http://europa.eu/!gTfGqK
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651887053200666624
RT @EESC_President: #CivilSociety is increasingly under pressure.
We cannot let that happen.
Citizens need more than just nice words.
The EESC must strengthen its role as a watchdog and perform civil society health checks to proactively monitor the well-being of civil society.
More 👇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651868165041799168
Our newly-elected President, Oliver Röpke, sets up his mandate’s goals high. 🇪🇺
He will work for a more resilient, inclusive and democratic EU.
Let's #StandUp4EU & #democracy together!
Read his Manifesto → http://europa.eu/!hbRjpT
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651851242333966336
The #metaverse and the development of virtual worlds have an impact on the way we live together.
The legislation in force to regulate virtual worlds needs continuous analysis.
The EU must guarantee that current laws apply both in the real and virtual worlds.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EESC/status/1651582590904565760
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