EESC President

President Séamus Boland

Latest news

  • Welcoming an ambitious and progressive new EU Gender Strategy

    The adoption of the new Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 by the European Commission (EC) is a timely, decisive and very welcome step forward for the entire European Union (EU). It affirms the urgency of gender equality as a fundamental human right and as a core pillar of our democratic, social and economic model.

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

    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

    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.

The President's agenda

09/03/2026

Bilateral meeting with Ms Maria Nyman, Secretary General of Caritas Europa

09/03/2026

Bilateral with Ms Nikki Kerameus, Minister of Labour and Social Security of Greece

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Speeches and Statements

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Séamus BOLAND

European Economic and Social Committee 

rue Belliard/Belliardstraat 99-101 1040 Brussels Belgium

Tel (secretariat): +32 (0)2 546 97 25 - Email (secretariat)

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