'This is a make-it or break-it moment. We answered the challenges of the pandemic, and we need to answer now the challenges of the brutal Russian aggression to #Ukraine'
@EP_President now at #EESCplenary #Geopolitical challenges for the #EU
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'The war has also brought an energy crisis. We are using our resources to help both households and industries recover.
The EU has leverage. We must be confident and use our economic power as an asset'
@EP_President now at #EESCplenary #Geopolitical challenges for the #EU
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'Dialogue with social partners and civil society has always been a cornerstone of how the EU operates; our constructive and consultative partnership is fundamental for us'
@EP_President now at #EESCplenary #Geopolitical challenges for the #EU
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'Russia's invasion is an existential threat, not just to #Ukraine, but also to Europe. We are working closely with trade unions and civil society on the field, and we fully support their candidate status'
@oliverroepke #EESCplenary debate with @EP_President
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'We listened to the concerns of citizens during the #CoFoE, and their support for a strong social Europe and the #SocialPillar. We must deliver on this, and engage with our citizens building a Europe that works for them'
@oliverroepke #EESCplenary debate with @EP_President
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'We could lead on technology, but there's a lack of ambition when it comes to our geostrategic vision, and it diminishes our credibility on the global stage. We have plenty of issues and we need the will to tackle them'
@christophequare #EESCplenary debate with @EP_President
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'One year ago, some countries represented here relied almost completely on Russian gas. Today, the price is lower than then, and we barely use 7%. How did we do this? By working together, diversifying sources and finding allies'
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'The Social Pillar is a great achievement in progress. The Portuguese Presidency worked really hard for the Porto agreements. Yes, we are in a crisis, but we cannot forget this. Citizens need to see that what matters to them is what matters to us'
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'When families cannot pay their bills at the end of the month, we need to understand there has to be a middle road. Competitiveness cannot mean a race to the bottom. And we need cooperation, not at-home bashing the EU for short-term electoral gains'
@EP_President #EESCplenary
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