European Economic and Social Committee

The clock has ticked: it's #YEYS2026 time! ⏰ For the next two days, through workshops, discussions, & networking activities, participants will explore how #youth can contribute to stronger democratic participation & inclusive dialogue. Curious about our programme? ⬇️

EESC VP @M_Hanzevacki welcomed @Europarl_EN VP @EwaKopacz at @EU_EESC plenary to address mental health of 🇪🇺's young generations. 👥#Mentalhealth is more covered than before in public debate, but support remains uneven across Member States! Read more: link.europa.eu/XGdtx3

Protecting mental health of young people is one of our key priorities. From prevention to tackling cyberbullying and understanding the impact of social media - the EU is taking action. 🎥 Watch my remarks at today's @EU_EESC plenary debate: #MentalHealth #Youth

Great to have two strong @Europarl_EN voices among the speakers in today’s flagship debate on the emotional health of young people and children in the EU. Valuable commitment and insights from EP VP @EwaKopacz and @MariaWalshEU. Thanks for your contributions! #EESCPlenary

Grateful to all speakers who contributed to today’s debate on the emotional health of young people. The message is clear : online violence is rising, prevention must be strengthened, and this crisis requires a whole-of-society response. #EESCPlenary

Good exchange with @KM_kultura Minister Agnese Lāce. We welcomed the upcoming Culture Compass for Europe, recognising culture as a driver of creativity and a pillar of democratic resilience and social cohesion. A strong EU commitment to culture in the future #MFF will be key.

💡EESC took stock of the key outcomes of #CivSocWeek at March #EESCPlenary 📢With democratic values under growing pressure globally, civic participation is more important than ever 📢EESC will be a central partner in the #EUCivilSociety Platform Our PR📰link.europa.eu/dFGFFG

Today we’re discussing a topic close to my heart: the emotional health of young people and children. Breaking the stigma starts with all of us. Prevention, care and openness must be at the heart of our action. #MentalHealth

💧Smart policy today🟰water security tomorrow 🎥@EU_EESC rapporteur @TYiapanis calls for a #WaterCheck across all EU legislation & stronger cross-border cooperation #ReportingFromPlenary Water doesn’t stop at borders, neither should our solutions❗️ ➡️link.europa.eu/NdwchM

The #EESCplenary adopted an opinion on enhancing quality in #employment and working conditions, covering: ✅#ArtificialIntelligence ✅Social Dialogue ✅Collective bargaining 🎥Rapporteur @NMerlo87 gives details 📰 Read more👇 link.europa.eu/TXWpTd #ReportingFromPlenary

🆕 The EU institutions and all relevant actors must team up to enhance civil-military cooperation 📌 #MilitaryMobility is the backbone of 🇪🇺 independence and must focus on infrastructure, social respect and borders Click here👉and read the press release: link.europa.eu/PC3Qdg

Our #EESCPlenary debate will end focusing on concrete solutions for our EU #youth. With: 📣 Ana Polanco, @merckgroup; 📣 @hans_kluge, Regional Director of @WHO_Europe; 📣 Kadri Soova, Director of Mental Health Europe. Live 👉 link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

We will examine the diagnosis, causes & diversity of emotional health challenges affecting #Youth across the EU. Among our guests: 📣 @MariaWalshEU; 📣 Octavian Bivol, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia at @UNICEF_ECA. Join us: link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Join us as we discuss the emotional #health of young people and children in the EU. Among our guests: 🇪🇺 Ewa Kopacz, Vice-President of the @Europarl_EN; 🇪🇺 @OliverVarhelyi, EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare; 🇪🇺 MEP @MariaWalshEU. Tune in 👉 link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

Important points raised during the debate on #CivSocWeek. Protecting democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law must remain a priority. Strong democracies depend on strong civil societies and on trust, dialogue and truthful information to keep our societies united.

Europe’s security also relies on the infrastructure and workers who keep our transport networks running. Building resilience means stronger cooperation, better coordination and fair conditions for those who keep Europe moving. #EESCPlenary

Preparedness is key to climate adaptation and #WaterResilience. They must be addressed through a coherent policy framework. We call for: 🚨 early-warning systems; 📊 harmonised monitoring; 🌍 climate risk assessments across EU countries.  Opinion: link.europa.eu/YHNT8j

Day 2 of the #EESCPlenary starts now! 🔴 On today’s agenda: 🔹emotional #health of young people; 🔹a generational renewal strategy; 🔹water & climate resilience. Follow live 👉 link.europa.eu/Vcqtrx

We agree with the @EU_Commission proposal to integrate capital markets. We call for: 📈 developing local markets; ✅ removing overlapping reporting obligations; 🇪🇺 covered cross-border bonds; 🔎 more transparency. Our opinion: link.europa.eu/7X4JmD