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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.
In line with its commitments to the Rural Pact, the European Economic and Social Committee is organising a debate on rural proofing during the next meeting of its Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT), taking place on Friday 11 September, from 10:15 to 11:30 CEST.
Programme - Public debate on The Multiannual Financial Framework after 2027 - Assessing progress and outstanding challenges