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🇪🇺 Deregulation won’t make Europe more competitive

📗 The European Commission's ‘Omnibus’ proposal threatens to weaken key sustainable development regulations, wiping out years of progress on corporate responsibility.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/3CtUC4H

😱With current fiscal rules stifling social and green investment, the EU's push to exempt military spending is deeply concerning.

✊Security needs investment in resilient economies, green infrastructure, and public provision—addressing the root causes of instability.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...

✊ In Brussels today, standing in solidarity with communities in #Serbia fighting against the greenwashing of lithium mining.

🔥🌍 Their land, water, and rights are on the line. Resource governance must serve the people, not corporate PR.

#StopRioTinto #SerbiaProtests #NoGreenwashing

Today, @christophehansen.bsky.social will reveal the Vision for the future of EU #FoodAndFarming.

This is a unique opportunity to build on the success of the #StrategicDialogue and pave the way for social, environmental, and economic sustainability through a #JustTransition 🌱

#PFAS affected communities first hand testimonies are crucial to understand the devastating impact of #ForeverChemicals

They have requested an urgent meeting with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu backed by @eeb.org and @wemoveeurope.bsky.social

#EuropeansUnited #BanPFAS

eeb.org/pfas-polluti...

It's time to lace up Ecodesign policies!🩰

Shoe production has a heavy environmental footprint👣

#Ecodesign measures could improve footwear durability, reparability & recyclability, but the sector risks being overlooked

We call on @ec.europa.eu not to forget about shoes: eeb.org/library/ngos...

Looking for the growing list of EU environmental NGOs to follow on Bluesky? Look no further! 🍃✨️

Who's missing?

go.bsky.app/9EgUXkW

🌍 At #COP29, the UN launched guidance for fair mineral value chains, respecting Indigenous Peoples and workers.

1️⃣ Make the 7 Principles mandatory.
2️⃣ Include civil society, IPs and unions.
3️⃣ Review progress at #COP30.

Details 👉 lnkd.in/e5Q7GXuv

🌱 Following the hearing of EVP Commissioner-designate Teresa Ribera, one thing is clear: The EU’s competitiveness is intrinsically linked to sustainability. This isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s about securing our economic future.
#CommissionerHearings

Just made the switch to BlueSky. Planning to leave Twitter, X for good, couldn’t stick around after Elon’s antics and the new Trump circus. Needed a space that feels more aligned with open dialogue and less like a playground for billionaires and demagogues. Let’s see what we can build here!