The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions and information reports a year.
It also organises several annual initiatives and events with a focus on civil society and citizens’ participation such as the Civil Society Prize, the Civil Society Days, the Your Europe, Your Say youth plenary and the ECI Day.
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The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
The EESC has six sections, specialising in concrete topics of relevance to the citizens of the European Union, ranging from social to economic affairs, energy, environment, external relations or the internal market.
В становището си от януари Европейският икономически и социален комитет (ЕИСК) обсъжда бъдещето на пазара на електроенергия и се застъпва за комбиниран модел на държавни мерки и пазарни механизми: държавно регулиране при необходимост и частно предприемачество при възможност.
В дебат, организиран от Европейския икономически и социален комитет (ЕИСК) в Брюксел, ораторите на високо равнище подчертаха стратегическото значение на цялостното използване на транспорта, за да се повиши способността на Европейския съюз да реагира на настоящи и бъдещи кризи.
On 13 December 2024, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and Press Club Belarus jointly organised a seminar on the role of Belarusian independent media in fostering a resilient and democratising society. Being the only source of information for people in the country, Belarusian independent media need to be supported financially and be involved in partnerships with western media to keep Belarus high on the news agenda.
In an opinion adopted in plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for reforms to unlock the full potential of securitisation in the EU. By boosting investment and improving access to credit, the EESC aims to make securitisation a key tool in achieving the EU’s economic goals –especially its green transition and the completion of the Capital Markets Union.
ЕИСК призовава ЕС да се съсредоточи върху водата като двигател на мира и стабилността. На свой ред овластяването на младите хора, жените и коренните и местните общности ще доведе до по-голяма сигурност на водните ресурси. Поради това в Декларацията на ЕИСК за Син пакт на ЕС се призовава управлението на водите да бъде признато като основна грижа във всички сектори и включено във всички политики.
As the EU accelerates its drive toward climate neutrality, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a clarion call for a coordinated, fair and inclusive transition. In an opinion adopted during its December plenary, the EESC underscores the urgent need to ensure that no one is left behind as Europe reshapes its economy to meet ambitious climate goals. The recommendations align with the European Commission’s 2024–2029 priorities and address the critical challenges to jobs, skills, social welfare and regional disparities.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate to celebrate both the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Olympic spirit during its plenary session on 5 December in Brussels.
European Consumer Day 2024 stressed the need for sustainable water management, improved infrastructure and consumer education to make sure water remains affordable to all Europeans
At its December plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EEESC) hosted a debate on democracy in Africa with representatives from the African Union Economic and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC). Both sides agreed that civil society is the driving force for a successful EU-Africa partnership based on equality, fostering civil and social dialogue.