A modernised #CohesionPolicy is key for a stronger, more resilient EU! European Economic and Social Committee calls for increased funding, a results-driven approach & stronger partnerships to drive sustainable growth, regional development & social well-being. ✒️Read the story: europa.eu/!3x47fT

A modernised cohesion policy must prioritise measurable impacts while maintaining strong partnerships at all levels.

Check out the new edition of Realitatea Europeană, where our member Marin Florian discusses current EU issues on economy, social rights, and much more. Chapter 7 available at youtube.com/watch?app=desk… with automated subtitles!

The #housing market has failed. People need social housing, and access to affordable housing solutions. Public investment in affordable rules should be exempt from EU debt rules, and we must support non-profit developers Thomas Kattnig at PETI Committee Press multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin…

🎉Today is #WorldWaterDay ! 💧 We celebrate the importance of #Water for our society and natural ecosystems and reaffirm our commitment to a comprehensive Water Strategy in the EU #EUBlueDeal🇪🇺🌊 More info on the EU Blue Deal➡️europa.eu/!xhwBPq European Economic and Social Committee EU Environment UN-Water

💧 Water digitalisation isn’t just a trend — it’s a vital step for the industry. EESC Industrial Change is continuing the work on this topic and is preparing an opinion concerning water resilience and the twin transition. 💧

Thank you to Safran Fincantieri Daniel Fiott Cind du bois of Royal Military Academy Belgium and Patricia Velicu for your insightful contributions to our expert hearing on #SecurityActionforEurope 🛡️ Work continues on building a stronger #EUDefence Industry🤝🇪🇺 More info➡️europa.eu/!3PjQ6Y

Work continues on #SecurityActionForEurope during CCMI first study group, on strengthening the #EUDefence Industry🛡️🇪🇺 With Marin Florian, Maurizio Mensi & Jan Pie More info ➡️europa.eu/!3PjQ6Y

Today we officially launched the political discussions on the Security Action for Europe dossier, a defining step in Europe’s strategic awakening. This initiative is not just about procurement or funding mechanisms. It’s about European unity, resilience, and responsibility.

Cohesion matters! Honoured to present, at the SMOR Working Party of the Council, the EESC opinion on a results-oriented post-2027 Cohesion Policy. Together for outcomes, not bureaucracy!

"Financing defence through cohesion funds risks undermining cohesion itself. Let’s not protect Europe only with tools of war. True security is built on trust, solidarity, and shared prosperity." Marin Florian, vice-president of Workers' Group EESC at the #EESCplenary

On #InternationalWorkersDay, we stand together for fair wages, secure jobs, and a decent life for all workers. We need quality public services for tackling the rising costs of transport, energy, and housing 👉 europa.eu/!jbQbwt

Honoured to address the Congress of the Romanian National Trade Union Bloc 🇷🇴 alongside Labour Minister simona bucura oprescu gov . I reaffirmed our commitment to fair conditions, strong rights & a Social Rights Action Plan that leaves no one behind. Social justice is Europe’s heart 🇪🇺

Honoured to welcome the brave Serbian students who ran from Belgrade to Brussels to make their voices and demands heard. Their 2000 km journey is a powerful symbol of resilience and a reminder that democracy moves forward when youth lead the way.

🔴 Spending 5 % of GDP on defence? For countries like Spain & Italy, that’s 70–80 % of their entire healthcare budgets. Security needs a plan, not a sticker price. Let's defend Europe without gutting the welfare state. europa.eu/!GpxHnD

📢The #EESCPlenary just adopted opinion CCMI/243 on #SecurityActionForEurope 🇪🇺🛡️ SAFE boosts investments in the EU #DefenceIndustry to rebuild forces, boost joint procurement & face today’s geopolitical threats together #EUDefence🤝⚙️ Find out more➡️europa.eu/!3PjQ6Y

'Young people are resilient, but we must offer them solutions, not slogans; they need affordable education, stable and quality jobs. We must invest in Erasmus and protect the ESF. Supporting young peoples' ideas and startups is also competitiveness' Marin Florian #EESCPlenary