👉On Monday, the Foreign Affairs Council meeting ended without a decision, referred back to COREPER. Rather than the full proposal many Member States and HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social have long requested, the @ec.europa.eu presented only an options paper. 1/5🧵
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🌎 We are a global network of Catholic social justice orgs. working on #systemicchange, #globaljustice, #climatejustice, #agroecology, #landrights, #corporatepower, #decolonisation. 📍Brussels | 🔗 https://cidse.org
📢 EU foreign ministers meet today for the Foreign Affairs Council. The legal basis is there. The ICJ ruling is there. The plan is there 👉 www.cidse.org/2026/07/09/h... 1/2🧵
How the EU Can End Trade with Illegal Israeli Settlements
A new CIDSE–EuMEP proposal shows the EU has the legal obligation and the tools to end trade with illegal Israeli settlements. PROPOSAL CIDSE and EuMEP have developed a detailed proposal to end...
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1/5 Ahead of Monday's Foreign Affairs Council: the new CIDSE–EuMEP proposal lays out exactly how the EU can end trade with illegal Israeli settlements. 🔗 www.cidse.org/2026/07/09/h... 🧵
How the EU Can End Trade with Illegal Israeli Settlements
A new CIDSE–EuMEP proposal shows the EU has the legal obligation and the tools to end trade with illegal Israeli settlements. PROPOSAL CIDSE and EuMEP have developed a detailed proposal to end...
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The paper draws on months of research & consultations with European trade & constitutional lawyers, EU law firms, customs experts, former & current EU officials. Hoping this will contribute to the ongoing EU discussion & do away with common misconceptions. www.cidse.org/2026/07/09/h...
How the EU Can End Trade with Illegal Israeli Settlements
A new CIDSE–EuMEP proposal shows the EU has the legal obligation and the tools to end trade with illegal Israeli settlements. PROPOSAL CIDSE and EuMEP have developed a detailed proposal to end...
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🚨As EU Commission puts out options to restrict trade with Israel's illegal settlements, we are today releasing our full proposal to ban such trade We show how the EU can concretely design & implement it – and why it's legally necessary By my org EuMEP & @cidse.bsky.social eumep.org/wp-content/u...
🗨️ 50+ civil society orgs are telling the EU Commission: stop trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The ICJ has confirmed it. International law is clear. EU member states agree settlements are illegal. Time for the Commission to act on Article 207 TFEU. 🧵
CIDSE congratulates Sister Alessandra Smerilli F.M.A., on her appointment as Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development by Pope Leo XIV. 🎉 We look forward to continuing our partnership in this new chapter. 🙏 🔗 buff.ly/Vtvd2iz
⛔️The EU must stop trading with illegal Israeli settlements. It violates international law, ICJ rulings, and EU human rights standards. Yet the @ec.europa.eu has failed to act. CSOs are calling for the end this complicity. 👉 www.cidse.org/2026/06/23/o...
Open letter on the need to prohibit EU Trade with Settlements under Article 207 TFEU
Letter to the College of Commissioners ENGLISH PDF Brussels, 22 June 2026 Dear President von der Leyen,Dear High Representative / Vice-President Kallas,Dear Commissioner Šefčovič, Dear Comm...
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That's a wrap on week 1 in Bonn! 🌍 From side-events to strategy meetings, our mission was fulfilled. But the work continues. Climate policies must protect people & planet. The way is there; now we need political will. Towards COP31, together.
Faith in action at #SB64: Catholic actors & frontline communities call on governments to match the climate crisis with equitable, people-centered ambition — on finance, adaptation, Loss & Damage, and a just transition. The road to #COP31 starts now. 🌍 🎥 buff.ly/hFuOwXI 🗨️ buff.ly/s5Xv7HE
🌎 ¿Qué es el #GlobalGateway y cómo afecta a América Latina y el Caribe? ¡Es mañana! ¡Ven con nosotros al lanzamiento del manual para formadores sobre el Global Gateway! 📖 Inscríbete aquí 🔗
Lanzamiento del Manual Sobre Global Gateway Para Personas Formadoras
NB: El evento se desarrollará integramente en español.Regístrese a través del enlace.CIDSE Contacto: Susana Hernández Torres, Responsable de Regulación Corporativa, CIDSE (h
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During the #SB64 in Bonn, the NCCEA released its key messages for the road to #COP31, calling for climate action rooted in justice, dignity, and solidarity. 📣 Today, Catholic voices outlined priorities on adaptation, just transition, fossil fuels & more. 📽️: shorturl.at/yiDiH 🗟: shorturl.at/X1QYP
🌱 On this #WorldEnvironmentDay CIDSE invites you to join us in #Bonn for an in-person Climate Relay Dialogue on driving ambition, implementation & justice! 📆 11 June, 18:00 CEST. 📍 St Winfried Church Hall, Bonn Register by 9 June 👉
Climate Finance for People and Planet
A dialogue on driving Ambition and Implementation organised alongside the margins of SB64Format: In-person eventWhen: 11 June 2026, 18:00-19:00 CEST Where: St Winfried Church Hall, Sträßch
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🗨️ How do you balance food security, climate protection & biodiversity in global land use? A 2025 study by the German Bishops' Conference has a systemic answer. 🌿 Findings presented live at the European Parliament on Monday 22 June at 16:00. Register until 12 June 👉 buff.ly/MdI2SKS
Food Security, Climate Protection and Social Justice in EU Agriculture – ELSIA
Join JESC and ELSiA for an event to discuss European Agriculture Policies, Climate and Social Justice at the European Parliament, with policymakers, civil society organisations and farmers.
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🗨️ Join CIDSE for an in-person Climate Relay Dialogue in #Bonn on 11 June, bringing together faith actors, civil society & frontline voices. 📆 Thursday, 11 June | 18:00 CEST 📍 St Winfried Church Hall, Bonn. 🔗 Register by 10 June:
Climate Finance for People and Planet
A dialogue on driving Ambition and Implementation organised alongside the margins of SB64Format: In-person eventWhen: 11 June 2026, 18:00-19:00 CEST Where: St Winfried Church Hall, Sträßch
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🥗 Food is a right. Not a privilege. Join the EU Food Justice Forum on 9 June in Brussels to push for a rights-based approach to food — from the CAP to global supply chains. 🗓️ Register by 5 June 👇 buff.ly/DaudxZC
🎙️ #SocialJusticeOnAir is back! A home means safety, dignity & a chance to start again. In our new episode, we explore Europe’s housing crisis & how Housing First is helping people rebuild, starting with a home. Listen now! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/39KN... ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
🌎 2025 brought many challenges. But it has also shown us how strong we are together with allies, friends, & partners, & how we can model the solidarity, peace, courage, & justice we want to see in the world. Read our Annual Report 2025 👉 buff.ly/zJKJgad
⏳ 1 week to #SB64. Join us for the side event 🌎 Santa Marta and Beyond: Delivering on the TAFF 📅 8 June | 4:30 pm CEST | World Conference Center Bonn, Room Bonn Come and understand what did Santa Marta deliver and what's next for COP31? 🔗 buff.ly/5QtsB40 #UNFCCC #ClimateJustice #TAFF
SB64 Official Side Event: Santa Marta and Beyond
Delivering on the TAFF - Civil Society and Government Perspectives What: UNFCCC SB64 Official Side Event Where: World Conference Centre Bonn (WCCB) - Room BonnLanguage: EnglishHow to par
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🌎 ¿Qué es el #GlobalGateway y cómo afecta a América Latina y el Caribe? Lanzaremos un manual para personas formadoras sobre el Global Gateway. 📖 ¡Únete a nosotros el 11 de junio a las 16:00 CEST a través del enlace!" 🌐 En español 👉 ¡Regístrate y comparte! buff.ly/qsCBnO9
Lanzamiento del Manual Sobre Global Gateway Para Personas Formadoras
NB: El evento se desarrollará integramente en español.Regístrese a través del enlace.CIDSE Contacto: Susana Hernández Torres, Responsable de Regulación Corporativa, CIDSE (h
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📢 Going to #SB64 in Bonn? Join CIDSE, @fastenaktion.bsky.social, @germanwatch.bsky.social, OPAN and Ateneo de Manila University 8 June for the official side-event: 🌎 Santa Marta and Beyond: Delivering on the TAFF. 📅 8 June, 4:30–5:45 pm CEST | World Conference Center Bonn, Room Bonn
The EU is still importing food and wine from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite its stated commitment to human rights. We are calling for an immediate ban on trade with illegal settlements.⛔️ Read the full article from @euobserver.com featuring @dorienvandenboer.bsky.social 👇
From West Bank to EU supermarkets: How much longer will Israeli settler imports go on?
🌽 The food on your plate is a policy choice. Join the EU Food Justice Forum on 9 June in #Brussels to push for a rights-based approach to food — from the CAP to global supply chains. 🗓️ Register by 5 June 👇 buff.ly/Wj4O0qk
Last night, the UN welcomed the ICJ rulings - a landmark moment for climate justice. This is a major turning point of climate accountability, and will reinforce States’ legal obligations to prevent further climate harm. @chiaramartinelli.bsky.social reacts:
🌍 ¿Qué implica la estrategia Global Gateway para América Latina? Les invitamos al webinario de presentación de nuestro Manual para personas formadoras sobre Global Gateway, elaborado por Counter Balance junto a CIDSE y la Red EU-LAT. 📅 11 de junio 🕓 16h (CEST) 🔗 buff.ly/27yAwAV
Unter den Organisationen sind @zdkonline.bsky.social , die @jesuiten.bsky.social , Caritas Europa, Laudato si' Movement, @cidse.bsky.social und natürlich auch Christians for Future, Christliche Initiative Klimagerechtigkeit und Netzwerk Eine Erde und die Oberzeller Franziskanerinnen. 2/4
Christliche NGOs adressieren #EU zum Thema #Klimaschutz und fordern u.a. Steuern auf fossile Gewinne: www.koo.at/aktuelles/15... #EuropeBeFaithful #CommonHome @cidse.bsky.social
EU: Christliche NGOs fordern Steuern auf fossile Gewinne
(KAP) Organisationen aus 20 EU-Staaten fordern in Petition mehr Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien und soziale Klimafinanzierung - KOO-Geschäftsführerin Appel:
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🌎️ At a time of profound global uncertainty & conflicts that underscore the growing risks of fossil fuel dependency, a coalition of over 130 faith organisations issued for the first time an urgent appeal to European Union institutions: “Europe, Be Faithful for our Common Home.” 🔗 buff.ly/JR5IYPz
🌎️ At a time of growing global fragmentation, the UNGA Resolution to endorse the ICJ Climate Ruling offers a path back to cooperation. From Asia to the Caribbean, Africa, the Pacific & the EU, this is an invitation to operationalise the Advisory Opinion together. 🔗 buff.ly/hVFoErI