🇪🇺🇬🇭 Very hectic 1st day in Accra‼️ Led by Oliver Röpke, EESC Delegation: ✅ met EU Ambassador in #Ghana Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly ☑️ signed Memorandum of Understanding w/ Khalid BOUDALI ✅ exchanged views w/ EU Del colleagues on #CivilSociety ☑️participated in African Union ECOSOCC Gala Event #ECOSOCC20

Despite global setbacks, the spirit of democracy remains resilient. 2/3 Africans prefer #democracy, though satisfaction with its function is declining. In #Europe, we see growing dissatisfaction with democracy, both nationally and at the EU level. Addressing this is central to

Our new opinion on the state of democracy will explore the role of the #EUAfrica partnership in strengthening democratic values. Civil and social dialogue, essential for #democracy, are key components of our efforts to improve socio-economic conditions. We value our partnership

🔛🇬🇭 Oliver Röpke speech at African Union ECOSOCC 20th anniversary Gala Event stressed European Economic and Social Committee commitment to support ECOSOCC & African Union in achieving shared goals. Leadership, mutual respect & trust are the backbone of this partnership & our #CivilSociety its running blood.

Honoured to join w/ EESC delegation the Gala Event w/ African government reps, AU leaders & African Union ECOSOCC members, celebrating #ECOSOCC20 20th anniversary. A testament to civil society's role in African governance, mirroring our work at EESC. Count on us as your reliable partner!

🇬🇭📺Oliver Röpke at the opening session of African Union ECOSOCC Citizens Forum 🎙️The European Economic and Social Committee is committed to supporting democratic development & contributing to global stability and prosperity through #CivilSociety engagement, socio-economic improvements, and dialogue. #ECOSOCC20

🇬🇭 Honoured to take part in the 3rd Annual ECOSOCC #CitizensForum2024. Welcoming a new chapter in our EU-Africa partnership. We stand ready to work 🤝 in 🤝 to promote democratic engagement by encouraging active citizenship and participation in the democratic process.

👏📷African Union ECOSOCC awarded European Economic and Social Committee with a token of appreciation, celebrating our partnership & marking both institutions' dedication & collaborative efforts to make sure that the concerns, hopes & aspirations of #CivilSociety are reflected in policy-making processes. #ECOSOCC20

Receiving this award of appreciation from African Union ECOSOCC with pleasure & commitment. Our organisations are sister institutions, playing crucial roles in reflecting citizen concerns, hopes & aspirations in policy-making processes. Let's not forget that together, we are stronger!

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is hiring a Director / Head of Department with 8+ years in Euro-Mediterranean relations. 💼 Lead programs on Med policy & EU relations: security, climate change, socio-economic issues, migration. 📍 Barcelona, Spain ⏰

Inspiring round of exchange w/ ▶️Trade unions NORU and employers UFE ▶️GIZ ▶️AFD & KFW on 🌊water #empowerement of #women& #young Thanks to excellent facilitation of Guillaume Chartrain EESC External Relations Elena Sinkevičiūtė Marin Florian ❗️#CSO to be closely involved in preparation&implementation

🌟 Stunning examples of excellence and #teamwork in #Uganda 🇺🇬 mark the final of our EESC External Relations mission w/ Elena Sinkevičiūtė & Marin Florian. We met Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water&Sewerage Corp, visited #Katosi water plant, #Mbuya Primary School

🙏Thank you for the outdtanding cooperation and for making the mirracle of introducing us to the brave, committed and inspired civil society of Uganda EESC External Relations #SDGs #BlueDiplomacy

🌐The EESC in the world! 🌐 👉Issue No 9 of the REX Newsletter, covering main activities, achievements & topics during the period April-July 2024, is out ‼️ Check it out here too: shorturl.at/z0Veq Dimitris.N.Dimitriadis🇬🇷 🇪🇺 Oliver Röpke EESC PRESS

🌍"The EU must change to adapt to the new geopolitical situation, while at the same time maintaining its values of multilateralism, peace and rule of law" Read the article by EESC External Relations President Dimitris.N.Dimitriadis🇬🇷 🇪🇺 on keeping up Europe's work around the world 🔽 europa.eu/!TVv4mY

Great meeting with Caroline Read, 🇬🇧 Deputy Ambassador to the EU. Strengthening EU-UK youth mobility in education & science is a key priority. We will also make sure #CivilSociety is playing its part in the new 🇪🇺🇬🇧 dynamics.

The future collaboration with Patrick Simonnet will reinforce our #Mediterranean cooperation with Med CSOrgs. AFAEMME CEPYME Foment del Treball Nacional ASCAME 🌍 IEMed BUSINESSMED SMEunited Employers Group of the EESC