The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions, evaluation 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.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council – Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security DG CNECT – Executive Vice-President VIRKKUNEN
The role of the private sector and civil society in strengthening economic cooperation within the Pact for the Mediterranean DG MENA – Commissioner ŠUICA
Social inclusion and independent living for persons with disabilities through high quality and specialised social services DG JUST – Commissioner LAHBIB
Civil Society’s role in supporting reform under the growth plans for the Western Balkans and Moldova, as well as in Ukraine’s reform path DG ENEST – Commissioner KOS
Revision of GBER on State aid. Observations from the business community and civil society on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 on State aid (General Block Exemption Regulation – GBER) DG COMP – Executive Vice-President RIBERA