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  • Statement by Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Industrial Accelerator Act

    Statement by
    Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee

    The European Commission’s proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act marks an important step in strengthening Europe’s industrial base at a time of profound economic and geopolitical pressure.

  • EESC President’s Statement on the latest developments in Iran

    Statement by
    Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    I am following with great concern the latest developments in Iran. We call for the full respect for international law and in particular for the protection of civilians. Only dialogue can bring peace, calm and stability.  

    I join with other EU leaders in calling on all parties to exercise restraint. In particular I share fully the concerns expressed by the Presidents of the European Commission  and the European Council in their joint statement today.

  • EESC strengthens EU-Brazil relations and deepens civil society cooperation

    EU and Brazilian civil society pledged closer collaboration on safeguarding democracy, the Mercosur trade deal, social inclusion and climate action during the tenth meeting of the EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table, which took place on 25-26 February 2026 at the EESC.

  • Statement on the 4-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

    Statement by
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    Statement by Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Stefano Palmieri, President of the Section for External Relations (REX)

  • President Boland on first 100 days of mandate and priorities for 2026

    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Séamus Boland reflects on the 100 days since his inauguration and outlines his goals for the year ahead.

  • Statement of the EESC President on the situation in Iran

    Statement by
    Organisation
    Séamus Boland

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) stands in solidarity with the people of Iran and unequivocally condemn the violent repression of Iranian women, men and children in their legitimate struggle for freedom and democracy  

  • President Boland meets Pope Leo XIV: A mission to Rome focused on social justice and inclusion

    European Economic and Social Committee President Séamus Boland had a substantive private audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican today to focus attention on the urgent need for poverty eradication, the safeguarding of democracy, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups across Europe.

  • EESC President Séamus Boland meets Pope Leo XIV to address poverty and protecting the most vulnerable

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    01/2026

    European Economic and Social Committee President Séamus Boland had a substantive private audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican today to focus attention on the urgent need for poverty eradication, the safeguarding of democracy, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups across Europe.

  • Statement on European Commission's Affordable Housing Plan

    Statement by
    Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
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