Tzonka Iotzova

Bulgarian working in Brussels. EU civil servant. Head of Unit of @EESC_REX Views are my own RT≠Endorsement

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🙌 The 43rd 🇪🇺🇹🇷 Joint Consultative Committee concluded today in Ankara.

Employers, workers & #civilsociety from the EU & #Türkiye reaffirmed that dialogue, social partnership & #civilsociety cooperation are 🗝️ for stronger relations.

📄Joint Declaration https://t.co/X6AouudR7e

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🙌Thank you @PToveri for inviting the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform to present its latest meeting outcomes at @Europarl_EN

#CivilSociety is essential to drive reforms, strengthen democracy & ensure Ukraine’s EU accession process remains inclusive, credible & successful.

[CDI @CDIAlbania]

Invited to COELA and COWEB by @CY2026EU, we presented with @EESC_REX colleagues the Opinion on the role of Growth Plans of WB, Moldova and Ukraine.
A timely exchange of views on how to improve #RGF and the future #GlobalEurope instrument for an #Enlargement policy that delivers.

[Séamus Boland @EESC_President]

More than 800 political prisoners remain detained in Belarus today.

In a joint message with @Tsihanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, we made it clear: we will not forget them.

Freedom for all political prisoners in Belarus.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇮🇪💡Minister for European Affairs @ThomasByrneTD recognising in particular the work and vital role of @EU_EESC & of the All-Island Advisory Group in facilitating grassroot organisations coming together across the island🤲

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🔛🇮🇪 Follow online as of 9:30 (Dublin time) this year’s All-Island Stakeholder Forum

📺https://t.co/A6fu9K5WoD

an initiative organised by the @EU_EESC together with an Advisory Group of representatives of business, trade unions & #CivilSociety stakeholders on the island.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🙌 The 19th 🇪🇺🇺🇦 #CivilSociety Platform met ahead of the crucial June @EUCouncil meeting. As #Ukraine's accession process enters a decisive phase, #civilsociety organisations call for continued momentum on enlargement.

📃 Read the full Joint Declaration: https://t.co/v6KrVhsKNo

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🌍 As the #CETA CSF wraps up in #Ottawa, the EU and #Canada reaffirm that prosperity, democratic values & sustainable development go hand in hand.

Inspiring Riverside Chats, led by the 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇦 DAGs, highlighted the vital role of #civilsociety in shaping a resilient partnership.

[Séamus Boland @EESC_President]

No successful #EUEnlargement without strong civil society.

That is the message I brought to Vienna today, opening the @EU_EESC EU-Western Balkans #CivilSociety High-Level Conference.

Enlargement is a geopolitical imperative -and citizens' trust is built bridge by bridge.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🗨️ H.E. Ulrike Hartmann & Eva Liebmann: We must rebuild trust among citizens & strengthen 🇪🇺 credibility. Gradual integration is a way for people to feel the benefits before accession. Enlargement opens new markets & brings in skills and workforce, making both regions winners.📈

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🔛 #WesternBalkans Conference
Participants discussing #Enlargement & European Security 🗨️ We must assess the cost of non-enlargement and ensure that EU instruments for #civilsociety and security include the Western Balkans.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

#EuroLat kicks off in Mexico City 🇲🇽
The EESC delegation takes the floor in Euro-Latin American joint parliamentary debates with #civilsociety on migration and indigenous communities – key issues for a fair and inclusive partnership.
Connecting 🇪🇺🌎through dialogue and respect.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇪🇺🇧🇬 @EU_EESC Members engaged into a structured dialogue with policy makers & stakeholders in the #BlackSea region, a useful brainstorm on the elaboration of a comprehensive & effective strategy, bringing together security, economy and environmental protection.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇪🇺🇧🇬 On day 2⃣@EESC_REX event on the #BlackSea region, the @EU_EESC debated in Varna the European and national perspectives on the Black Sea Strategy

Dr Meglena Plugchieva & Mr @julianpopov kicked off this very insightful discussion

@EU_EESC opinion 👉https://t.co/0b4Ow0Ppv8

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇪🇺🇻🇳 Domestic Advisory Group meets tomorrow!

Agenda highlights:
🌱 Exchange with @EU_Commission & @saskiabricmont on implementation of the #EVFTA & #TSD Chapter
🤝 Follow-up from January's #CivilSociety meetings
⚖️ Human rights in the EVFTA
💬 Discussions on current priorities

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇪🇺🇷🇴 The #BlackSea region has gained increased strategic relevance for EU from a security, connectivity, energy & economic perspective.

Today, at Ovidius University of Constanţa, a strong @EU_EESC delegation met local experts & stakeholders to discuss the dynamics in the region.

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🔛As advancing a coherent & forward-looking 🇪🇺 strategic approach to the #BlackSea is key, the @EU_EESC is organising discussions with experts 🗣️ in Constanța & Varna to provide a valuable platform for exchange and strengthened cooperation.

Our opinion 👉https://t.co/0b4Ow0Ppv8

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

For the 3rd year in a row, @EESC_Rex shared its #EuropeDay stand with partners from EU candidate countries 🇦🇱 🇧🇦 🇲🇩 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 — showcasing their hospitality and cultural heritage!

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

Flashback to Champions of Growth hosted at @EU_EESC bringing together 44 speakers, 260 participants & leaders from 🇪🇺 institutions, investors, high-growth companies & academia

Europe has everything it needs, it only lacks execution!

📽️https://t.co/sZ0M7SC8V4

#EESCPartnerships

[EESC External Relations @EESC_REX]

🇪🇺🇲🇪 Following very lively & productive discussions in Podgorica today shaping the 🇪🇺 path ahead, the EU-Montenegro Joint Consultative Committee adopted a joint declaration reinforcing #CivilSociety active role 💪👏

Read here full declaration 👉 https://t.co/qdCRmvcadX