Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC
@CSOGroupEESC
The Civil Society Organisations' Group gives voice to various social, environmental, farmer, economic and cultural organisations representing #EUCivilSociety.
The #CSObulletin is out! In this issue: 📌 Our members' ideas for #eu2025dk 📌 Guest articles by GAME, @SocEnt_DK and @EuropecheOrg 📌 Rapporteur @joehealyfarmer on sustainable #FoodSystems 📌 @CEPS_thinktank co-authors on new EESC study Read & share: europa.eu/!tNB4kn
A better-prepared EU fully recognises and includes organised civil society! Put civil society on an equal footing with other stakeholders, safeguard its space and resource it properly. 📺Our rapporteur @ArianeRodert on #CivilPreparedness #JHA EESC opinion: europa.eu/!WcjPrW
Preliminary remarks by Torsten #SCHACK #PEDERSEN, Minister for Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness of #Denmark, during the press conference at the informal meeting of #JHA Ministers (#HomeAffairs) taking place on 22 July 2025 in #Copenhagen. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/2025072…
Financial literacy and education for Europeans an @EESC_ECO opinion request of the European Commission, to support efforts to improve financial capability. Enhancing citizens’ financial skills is essential to improving financial well-being, reducing inequalities.
To tackle the #CostOfLiving crisis, the availability of high-quality but affordable Services of General Interest, like social housing, is crucial and should become an important area of civil dialogue. 🗣️ Krzysztof Balon #EESCPlenary Read the EESC opinion: europa.eu/!Fwp6pD
The fact that 21% of people in the🌍's richest region live in #poverty is extremely unfair and seriously damages human dignity. The goal of 🇪🇺EU Anti-Poverty Strategy must therefore be the eradication of poverty!🗣️Krzysztof Balon Read #EESCplenary opinion👉europa.eu/!p3NV97
An inventory of current #CivilDialogue practice in the EU institutions is a prerequisite to strengthen civil dialogue in a sustainable & inclusive manner 👇Watch president @smsboland's full statement Learn more about the results of the 🆕@EU_EESC study👉europa.eu/!FPFRQP
📢The EESC calls for urgent #EU action to tackle growing inequalities in access to #healthcare. 🚑Health is a right - not a privilege. It's time for a European Care Guarantee that leaves no one behind. Read more here 👇 europa.eu/!Cpg3vV #EU4Health #EESCPlenary
📰Op-ed : This is more than just preparing young people for the future. It is about preparing the future with young people Read how the @EU_EESC is putting #youth at the heart♥️of EU 🇪🇺policy 👇 eunews.it/en/2025/07/24/…
Security, Europe! – This guiding principle of #Poland25eu has also been taken up by the current @eu2025dk Joint commitment from EU governments and civic organisations to build preparedness is needed! Read Krzysztof Balon in the #CSOBulletin on page 3: europa.eu/!tNB4kn
Numéro incontournable de la #SocialEconomyNews avec article de « Social Platform » et les dernières revendications du mouvement 🇪🇺 de l'#ÉconomieSociale en faveur d'un FSE et de budgets adéquats au bénéfice de tous. Spécialement dédié également à #coopsday socialeconomynews.eu/fr/ficha-bolet…
[#Conso]🏛L'@EU_EESC appelle à une stratégie 🇪🇺 de lutte contre la pauvreté, sans occulter le sujet de la précarité énergétique. Il plaide pour l'élaboraion de plans nationaux afin de garantir l'égalité d'accès à l'#énergie à des prix abordables. tinyurl.com/44rtzw8h #EU2025DK
📢Milestone moment at #HLPF2025 @unwomenchief & @EESC_President signed a Joint Declaration strengthening our shared commitment &reaffirming the critical role of EUinstitutions to accelerate progress #ForAllWomenAndGirls 🤝This is partnership in action 🔗unwomen.org/en/news-storie…
The #EuropeanSemester must evolve, with well-being, sustainability & EU values at its core. 👥At @EU_EESC 2025 ESG conference, @LJahierEU & @EESC_President echoed this call, backed by EU institutions, civil society, researchers & youth reps. 🔗Story: europa.eu/!N3c6Fx
We call for full integration of civil society into preparedness efforts, increased investment in its capacities, clear role definitions, stronger democratic safeguards, and easier... Read more of @smsboland in #CSObulletin, p. 2: europa.eu/!tNB4kn #CivilPreparedness #JHA
At #HLPF2025, the #EESC is calling for stronger EU leadership on the #SDGs, with real financing, decent work, a new social contract, and meaningful civil society engagement. Read more: europa.eu/!3WjPxq #Agenda2030
📢 #SocialEconomyWeek 2025 is coming! 🗓️ 15-19 Sept | 📍Murcia, Spain - EU Capital of the #SocialEconomy Join us: 🎤 High-level conference on SEAP implementation 🏆 #SocialEconomyAwards celebrating top EU initiatives More info: 👉 socialeconomy.eu.org/social-economy…
Happy national day to all Belgians! 🇧🇪&🇪🇺It was in Brussels, 60 years ago, in April 1965, that the Merger Treaty established the European Communities. Info about the Council: → Dutch: europa.eu/!vvv4vm → French: europa.eu/!jRfRjq → German: europa.eu/!Tvvb8Q
On the eve of Jacques Delors’ anniversary, I pay tribute to the visionary who shaped modern Europe and inspired participatory democracy at the @EU_EESC . Read the full statement.⤵️ europa.eu/!gyJ7wG 🇪🇺 #JacquesDelors
🌿 Public spaces connect us, fight isolation, and build inclusive cities. By embracing nature, social bonds, and sustainable planning, we can create thriving, inclusive cities where people & the planet coexist in harmony. Read Lidija Pavić-Rogošić, p. 5👉europa.eu/!GbVb9J
#Housing crisis represents a social challenge & a major economic threat to #competitiveness. We call for: 📣 not only more funds, but also smarter financing approaches; 📣 the #CohesionPolicy as the main framework, with the @EIB playing a central role. 👉europa.eu/!WvYVpT
#HousingCrisis is killing EU's competitiveness. Essential workers and youth are priced out of cities. We demand that cohesion policy prioritises affordable #EUHousing It's about economic infrastructure not only social welfare @ElenaCalistru #EESCplenary 📰europa.eu/!WvYVpT
