The regulation on #InstantPayment in 💶 #Euro has entered into force, including #EUCivilSociety recommendations.

What does this mean?

→ Instant transfers at any time of the day inside the European Economic Area & no more extra charges or frauds. 🎉

We committed to empowering youth voices at UNFCCC COP!

Our Youth Delegate Program offers participation, support, financial aid, & inclusivity.

#YouthEmpowerment #COP29

We want to bring the #WesternBalkans closer & faster to the 🇪🇺.

We welcome the agreement between European Parliament and EU Council on the €6 billion Reform & Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.

The rule of law & democracy remains a priority.

#EUEnlargement #EUCivilSociety

During my time in office, I've focused on strengthening the EESC, solidifying its unique role as a bridge between citizens, #EUCivilSociety &🇪🇺institutions.

After one year, I am pleased to report that we've fulfilled many commitments, while others are underway.

Discover more 👇

Today, Europe celebrates its anniversary.
We, celebrate peace, stability, & unity brought by 🇪🇺.

Europe is not just a peace project, but an idea of a better future. It is a future worth fighting for.

Let's stand up for Europe.

#EuropeDay

europa.eu/!kYtPPb

On this day in 1950, the Schuman Declaration was presented, laying the foundation of what today we know as our #EuropeanUnion . 🇪🇺 🌟

🗳️ #UseYourVote in the next #EUElections2024 and bet for peace, unity and democracy.

We are #StrongerTogether !

Empowering young voices is key to shaping 🇪🇺 present & future.

So let's keep amplifying dynamic, fresh, & innovative perspectives of our #youth at the highest levels of decision-making.

That's why initiatives like #EurHope , from Young European Federalists & Make.org resonate with #EESC work.

We are delighted to welcome over a hundred bright #young minds to our premises.

The future of the #EU lies in its youth, and it is paramount that we give voice to their perspectives, hopes, & opinions. 🇪🇺💬

Meet #NaviGate - our online strategic management tool!

It functions as a visual dashboard for our opinions, where you can:
🧭 find who is responsible for which opinion;
🧭 check the opinions timeline;
🧭 mark & follow your favourite opinions.

#EUCivilSociety

Our #UnionOfEquality got stronger today, with the first-ever formal Council meeting dedicated to equality!

Congratulations to Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 for this remarkable step, and for the adoption of two very important directives, on violence against women and #EqualityBodies .

European Economic and Social Committee

The European Economic and Social Committee calls on the EU institutions & the Member States to recognise water as a strategic priority in the 2028-2034 programming period & beyond.

Today it discusses how #LiberalProfessions can help implement an #EUBlueDeal

Watch live at 10.30 🇬🇧🇮🇹🇩🇪 europa.eu/!VjjYXr

Economic & social gender inequalities must be addressed!

We welcome the European Parliament's vote on the first ever directive to protect women against violence.

Together we can work towards a more equal Europe!

#GenderEquality

🟢Do you own a restaurant, canteen or catering service that offers #organic food in its menu?

Get inspired by 2023 winner & apply to become the best organic restaurant/ food service for 2024!

#EUOrganic awards application here ✍️ europa.eu/!jVMgx6

🆕Here's the latest episode of #TheGrassrootsView

Economic governance: Europe at a crossroads

With Luca Jahier, President of the European Semester Group European Economic and Social Committee, MEP Margarida Marques MEP, Maria Demertzis from Bruegel & EU correspondent Maria Tadeo

Tune in 👉europa.eu/!hHmmFC

Cracked screen? Repair, don't replace! ♻️

The European Parliament has adopted the #RightToRepair directive, making it easier for consumers to repair their goods, reduce waste & create a more sustainable consumption.

#CircularEconomy

📣 Applications for the #EUOrganicAwards are still open until 12 May 2024 and we are encouraging you to apply!

We are looking for:
🌱 best organic food processing SME;
🌱 best organic food retailer;
🌱 best organic restaurant/food service.

Apply now ➡️ europa.eu/!c6nqWD

Thank you to everyone who made today's #EUOpenDay a success!

From learning about the EU’s latest initiatives to meeting our President & members, and cycling for #EUElections2024 , it was a day full of inspiring conversations & hope for the future.

#UseYourVote

🎉The 500 km bike trip between Caen & Brussels to promote the #EUelections2024 , has arrived at its destination. 👏

🗨️ Choix Bruno calls on European citizens to 'not vote in protest, but to vote constructively & objectively, whatever idea they have '. 🗳️

#UseYourVote #EUOpenDay

Welcome at the European Economic and Social Committee! 👋

Explore our institution and delve into our work, including insights on the #EUElections2024 .

See you around!

#UseYourVote

Day 4⃣: as the last stretch of the bike trip 🚴‍♂️ begins, our member Choix Bruno's message for #EUelections2024 is clear and strong:

🗨️ ‘We are lucky to be in a democratic Europe, to be able to vote. Let's vote, please, let's go!’ 🗳️🇪🇺

#UseYourVote #EuropeDay #EUOpenDay