Beate Andrees
@BeateAndrees
ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, tweets about world of work trends and events, #socialjustice, RT not an endorsement
Great exchange with the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia 🇦🇲 on labour disputes systems and the vital role of workers’ voices in shaping just transitions. Social dialogue is key to fair and inclusive policymaking. #JustTransition #SocialDialogue


Productive meetings with State Secretaries @jperezrey and @Eva_Granados, representatives of workers and employers in Madrid on the vital role of social dialogue in shaping national policy and advancing multilateral cooperation.




📢 “Women’s sport is not defined by its challenges - it is defined by its rising impact.” Honoured to welcome participants to ILO HQ during the Women’s EURO 2025. Together, we champion decent work, gender equity, and social justice through sport. #DecentWork #SocialJustice


The @ilo announced a €3.5 million European Union contribution to help Ukraine 🇺🇦 align its labour laws and social dialogue systems with international standards. Learn more: ow.ly/3wss50WojXC #URC2025 @ItalyMFA_int
At the Informal #EPSCO meeting in Aalborg under the Danish EU Presidency (@eu2025dk), the @ilo stressed the need for rights-based labour mobility and social dialogue to tackle demographic shifts and skills gaps across the EU. Rights and competitiveness go hand in hand.


Excellent meeting with Armenia’s Minister of Labour Mkrtchyan Narek following the 3rd International Conference on #SocialJustice. We discussed strengthening cooperation on labour rights and decent work. Looking forward to deepening our partnership! 🇦🇲🤝



📘 New ILO report projects labour force trends to 2050, highlighting key demographic challenges in Europe & Central Asia. It can inform tripartite dialogue on strategies to address ageing populations & evolving workforce needs. ilo.org/publications/d…

Honoured to speak at the “Uniting for Social Justice” conference in Yerevan 🇦🇲, organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Armenia. Grateful for Armenia’s strong commitment to #SocialJustice & the @ILO Global Coalition.


Insightful meeting with the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia 🇦🇲 to discuss skills development and training as drivers of sustainable growth and a just transition through #SocialDialogue and #DecentWork.


👏 Congratulations to Belgium for ratifying @ILO Convention 131 on minimum wage fixing and Convention 188 on work in fishing at #ILC2025
Good news that Belgium has ratified the @ILO Work in Fishing, and Minimum Wage Fixing Conventions at #ILC2025. It shows Belgium's commitment to achieve decent work in the fishing sector and protect workers against unduly low wages.
📉 Child labour is declining globally - but the fight is far from over! In Europe & Central Asia, continued progress depends on inclusive education, strong social protection & sustainable economic policies. 🔗ilo.org/publications/m… #EndChildLabour
At @GITEXEUROPE in Berlin, the ILO highlighted the human side of tech: With AI transforming 1 in 4 jobs globally, investing in skills is more urgent than ever. Great to meet our partner @ITU #AI #SkillsForTheFuture #ILO #ITU


New @ILO report out now: "Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure" Poland's groundbreaking data shaped this global index: 🔗 ilo.org/publications/g… #GenAI #FutureOfWork
Great discussions with leaders of workers’ and employers’ organisations in 🇲🇪 on labour law reform and the vital role of tripartite & bipartite dialogue in ensuring just transitions.


Good discussions with Minister Nišić at the Western Balkans Conference on labour migration and growth. We agreed demographic change must be tackled with a smart policy mix—where social dialogue & good migration governance are key tools for protecting rights and fostering cohesion



Productive meeting with @ILO Regional Director @BeateAndrees. We discussed Montenegro’s 🇪🇺integration process, joint work on Chapter 19 & 2, and EU/ILO/UN cooperation to align labour laws, promote social dialogue and support employment reforms. 🇪🇺🇲🇪🇺🇳
An honor to meet Prime Minister of Montenegro, H.E. Milojko Spajic. We discussed importance of social dialogue and investing in skills to drive sustainable economic growth and ensure just transitions. 🇲🇪 #SkillsForGrowth


Today we commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on the impact of AI and digitalisation on OSH. Several events are taking place worldwide, one of which is in Spain, organised with @INSST_MITES, @EU_OSHA and RESST - Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=kul7Xw…
