A pleasure to meet Oliver Röpke in 🇲🇩 to discuss the #ECM initiative that integrates CSOs from #Moldova into EESC's advisory work as part of our 🇪🇺 gradual integration. We also spoke about how citizens can fight disinfo in a joint EESC event organised with 🇲🇩 State University.

These days in Moldova during our #EESC mission have been key to discussing the fight against disinformation with #CivilSociety & the Moldovan government.

📢 Defending our democracies requires unity. So let's stand together – EU and its candidate countries.

#EUvsDisinfo

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Great to witness firsthand the beer production process at a 🇲🇩 inspiring brewery.

Impressed by their local market production, but even more by their commendable example of employing around 350 people, workplace quality & functioning social dialogue with a collective agreement.👏

„Als #EWSA wollen wir uns zum Anwalt der Gewerkschaften, der Arbeitgeberverbände und der Zivilgesellschaft in den Erweiterungsstaaten machen. Wir haben dieses Projekt gestartet - auch ua mit Unterstützung des EU-Parlaments.“

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Our Oliver Röpke has signed the La Hulpe Declaration!

The European Pillar of Social Rights is of strategic importance not only for the EU, but also for the candidate countries.

Learn more: europa.eu/!n4ndpY

#SocialRights

My full speech on 'Building a Strong Social Europe across Borders' at La Hulpe Conference 👉 europa.eu/!YR4pVJ

🇲🇩 Impactful visit to #Gagauzia .

While this region has been hit hard by 🇷🇺 interference & disinformation, it was good to meet with local journalists & activists.

Hearing their experiences fighting disinformation & fostering dialogue between communities was inspirational!

#Disinformation is a weapon used to influence our societies & a highly profitable business.

It's key to combat this!

🇪🇺&🇲🇩are fully committed to countering disinformation👉& #CivilSocieties are best positioned to do this, engaging in direct dialogue with citizens.

#EUvsDisinfo

Had a fantastic time at the townhall meeting at the University of Moldova!

Discussed access to quality public service media, combating disinformation & engaging civil society to bolster 🇲🇩 EU journey.

#Youth participation in democracy & societal affairs were also key topics.

Good meeting with 🇲🇩 Minister Andrei Spînu 🇲🇩🇪🇺.

Insightful discussion on:
➡️the EU path of Moldova;
➡️Transnistria & Gagauzia;
➡️the upcoming EU & Presidential referendum in October;
➡️EU's benefits on the ground for Moldovan citizens & urgency to counter disinformation about them.

Collaborating closely to revitalise relations between the EESC &🇲🇩 #CivilSociety .

Thank you Prime Minister Dorin Recean for the crucial meeting.

Stressed #EESC commitment to the gradual integration of candidate countries. Our #ECM initiative aligns precisely with this direction!

🤝 United towards Moldova's 🇪🇺 future!

Valuable discussion with🇲🇩Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov.

Rich insights into her efforts & the status of accession negotiations.

Also good to update on EESC's #ECM initiative, integrating CSO reps from #Moldova into our advisory work.

Countering disinformation requires everyone's engagement, especially through #CivilSociety networks.

Grateful to Minister Adrian Efros for welcoming our Delegation & discussing #disinformation , while exploring how #EESC & Moldova can bolster cooperation in this area & more!🇪🇺🇲🇩

📍Excited to be in Moldova with an EESC Delegation for a key mission!

Kicked off the day w/ EU in the Republic of Moldova Ambassador Janis Mazeiks to delve into 🇪🇺-🇲🇩ties, progress in integration, and strategies against disinformation.

The #EESC is fully committed to Moldova's European journey!

In Moldova 🇲🇩 today Oliver Röpke meeting w/

🔹 PM Dorin Recean
🔹 DPM Cristina Gherasimov
🔹Ministers Adrian Efros & Andrei Spînu 🇲🇩🇪🇺
🔹 EU Ambassador Janis Mazeiks

Main topics EU enlargement & disinformation, especially in the context of elections.

Stay tuned!

✍️La Hulpe Declaration has been signed!

Honoured to be part of this key moment, reaffirming the #SocialRights Pillar as the compass for EU social policy, shaping the agenda for 2024-2029.

The EESC stands committed to advancing 🇪🇺 social agenda involving #EUCivilSociety .

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🇧🇪🇪🇺 Under the Belgian Presidency, the EU institutions, social partners and civil society signed an Interinstitutional Declaration endorsing the European Pillar of Social Rights as the cornerstone of the EU's social agenda.

#EU2024BE

Together for a competitive, sustainable, inclusive economy with high quality jobs & social safety.

The La Hulpe Declaration, signed after today's Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights, is about our EU way: strong economies that work for people & leave no one behind.

📍Day 2 with an European Economic and Social Committee Delegation at the La Hulpe High-Level Conference.

These days have been rich of meetings & engaging discussions, key to explore possible venues & actions to consolidate the #SocialRights Pillar’s & ensure its further implementation in the years to come!

Always nice to meet the 🇦🇹 Minister for Social Affairs Johannes Rauch and exchange on a strong #SocialEurope .

Good talks in the margins of the High-Level Conference: European Pillar of #SocialRights in La Hulpe.