Irish farmer vows to 'put civil society at the heart of Europe' in new EU role

Radio National Breakfast
27/10/2025 7 min
Irish farmer vows to 'put civil society at the heart of Europe' in new EU role

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From dropping out of school at the age of 13 to leading a European Union body fighting for the rights of rural communities and social inclusion, Irish farmer Seamus Boland has had an incredible journey.Last week, he was unanimously elected to the role of President of the European Economic and Social Committee, where he'll be the lead voice of organised civil society in Europe.GUEST: Seamus Boland, President EU's European Economic and Social CommitteePRODUCER: Brooke Young

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