EESC President

President Séamus Boland

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  • EESC President Séamus Boland in Montenegro: putting civil society and social dialogue at the centre of the accession journey

    From 7 to 9 October 2026, EESC President Séamus Boland travelled to Podgorica at a decisive moment in Montenegro’s path towards EU membership. In meetings with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, ministers, young people, civil society representatives and the Ombudsman, the President commended Montenegro’s reform progress and underlined that an inclusive accession process requires civil society, social partners and the next generation to be heard at every step.

  • Statement by the EESC President on the European Commission’s ‘Preparing for a wider Union' Communication

    I welcome the European Commission’s Communication ‘Preparing for a wider Union’ as an important contribution to ensuring that the European Union is institutionally, politically and financially prepared for future accessions.  

  • President Boland highlights importance of dialogue on trade, social inclusion and people-centred AI during visit to China

    European Economic and Social Committee President Séamus Boland visited China from 13 to 18 September to strengthen cooperation and dialogue with the Chinese government, civil society organisations, trade unions, academics and social partners in a series of meetings and events in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.  

  • EESC President Séamus Boland’s Statement on the 2026 State of the Union Address

    The State of the Union Address by Commission President von der Leyen gives a realistic picture of the challenges Europe faces, while pointing towards a future in which our Union can be stronger, more resilient and autonomous. 

The President's agenda

19/10/2026

Speaking at the European Movement Ireland - Brussels Connection Event

21/10/2026 - 22/10/2026

EESC Plenary Session

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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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