2023 is the #EuropeanYearOfSkills
Lifelong learning is essential for empowering people and companies to contribute to the green and digital transitions.
Check out the roadmap in Ireland launched by Minister @SimonHarrisTD & @DeptofFHed
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RT @EPPGroup: MEP @FitzgeraldFrncs on the EU-wide accession to the #IstanbulConvention:
👉Today is a monumental day. For the first time, the EU makes a legally binding commitment to combat violence against women.
👉Well done to the @sweden2023eu Presidency!
#EPlenary https://t.co/bjRHO6KHrU
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RT @yfg: In honor of #EuropeDay, some of our MEP’s were keen to share in the celebrations, offering their insight into what Europe means for Ireland and our young people.
'Our membership has been transformative in terms of employment and trade’ @FitzgeraldFrncs 🇪🇺 https://t.co/Coemh7l1cL
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“It’s Time” to make cyber-bullying an EU wide criminal offence.
A standing ovation for @JackieFox21 from MEPs & @EP_President as she shared her story of achieving #CocosLaw in Ireland and that of her daughter Nicole.
We must all work together to end cyber-bullying across 🇪🇺
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🇪🇺🎊🇮🇪| Happy #EuropeDay from your @FineGael Team in the #EuropeanParliament
@SeanKellyMEP @deirdreclunemep @MariaWalshEU @ColmMarkey
RT @FineGael: 🇪🇺🇮🇪 Happy #EuropeDay!
Ireland’s EU membership has given us greater opportunities, allowed our economy to grow and helped modernise our society. https://t.co/K90XWFugia
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🇩🇪| Up next is the Chancellor of Germany @OlafScholz for the #ThisIsEurope debate.
The Chancellor is talking about a reformed EU - a geopolitical Europe - one that defines its own future in a rapidly changing world when it comes to trade, peace and security.
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🗣️| Kick-starting the morning with an address to MEPs on the economy.
We need #Stability & #Growth for our societies to prosper.
Reform of budgetary rules is important to maintain a resilient economy that works for all citizens - my contribution ⤵️
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Happy #EuropeDay2023 from the heart of European Democracy in Strasbourg.
Stay with me throughout the day as the @europarl_en celebrates this significant day.
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RT @vonderleyen: Good to be back in Kyiv.
Where the values we hold dear are defended everyday.
So it is such a fitting place to celebrate the day of Europe.
I welcome President @ZelenskyyUa's decision to make 9 May Europe Day also here in Ukraine. https://t.co/MEGOEfgyIq
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As MEPs arrive in #Strasbourg here’s what’s on this weeks @europarl_en agenda:
🇩🇪 German Chancellor @OlafScholz
📲 Fighting cyber-bullying #CocosLaw
❎ Stopping greenwashing
🟣Ratification of the Istanbul Convention
🇲🇩 Financial assistance to Moldova
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Windsor Framework
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1655533415196774400
With over 30,000 Moldovan diaspora living in Ireland it was good to meet with the Moldovan Ambassador, Larisa Miculet, this week to discuss:
-EU candidacy status for Moldova
-The war in Ukraine
-Strengthening ties between our two nations
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RT @GeogheganCllr: Great to have the opportunity with @FitzgeraldFrncs to hear from some very impressive students in @SSandymount this morning. The girls are a real credit to their teachers, families and community, with lots of good ideas for improving @SAMRASandymount village. https://t.co/ORKZDPLUWZ
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🎉🇪🇺| Cheers to #EU50 !
Ahead of #EuropeDay2023 I visited the inspirational 4th & 5th class students of @SSandymount who are completing their @BlueStarProg along with @GeogheganCllr
Thanks to the girls for an energetic morning-super to see the great facilities at the school!
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RT @women4election: The search for Ireland’s newest politicians is on 👀
We are thrilled to be launching our #CountHerIn campaign to get more women elected in the local elections in 2024🗳️
#CountHerIn encourages people across Ireland to encourage women around them to get involved in politics (1/2) https://t.co/yp9LBGo0EH
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Very honoured to meet two Holocaust survivors Tomi Reichental and Suzi Diamond - inspirational.
A wonderful exhibition that represents the very best of our European values and resilience.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1653823311145492481
Very honoured to join @het_ireland to launch a very poignant photographic exhibition of Holocaust survivors who made Ireland their home with @ciarancuffe
“They Became Us: The unlikely lives of Holocaust survivors in Ireland” is on display in @camerinobakery on Merrion Square.
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RT @NWCI: 🧵Did you know survivors of domestic and sexual violence sometimes navigate three different processes to access justice❓
📔Today we're launching a groundbreaking new report funded by @DeptJusticeIRL examining this.
#EndVAW https://t.co/IZoEJu1ore
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RT @MariaWalshEU: 🇪🇺 🇺🇸Meeting with US Congresswoman, @ValerieFoushee from North Carolina.
Congresswomen Foushee represents a district with 4 Universities & the largest research park called the Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North America and remains one of the most successful science parks 👇 https://t.co/FJSEHonIjW
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I am committed to including manipulation of intimate images & cyber harassment in the new EU Directive on Violence Against Women.
Nicole (Coco) and her mum are an inspiration and driving force for us all to eliminate such terrible actions from all of our societies.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1653401533499801603
Today we welcomed @JackieFox21 mother of Nicole #Coco to the @europarl_en for a special film screening of "It's Time"
Thank you for sharing your daughter's story & your campaign for Coco's Law with MEPs.
It is time for the EU to follow with legislation on cyber bullying 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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