The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions, evaluation and information reports a year.
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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.
Pro-worker AI: levers for harnessing the potential and mitigating the risks of AI in connection with employment and labour market policies (own-initiative opinion) DG EMPL – Executive Vice-President MÎNZATU
How to support social economy entities in line with State aid rules: thoughts following the suggestions in Enrico Letta’s report (own-initiative opinion) DG COMP – Executive Vice-President RIBERA
The negotiations on the EU 2040 climate target are currently in a deadlock. In today’s plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) decided to back the proposed Climate Law Amendment, urging the EU Council and the Parliament to seal the 90% target before COP30 in Brazil, warning Europe risks losing credibility if it drags its feet.
Download — EESC opinion: Sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive 2004/37/EC: extending the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work
The European Social Fund (ESF) is the EU's main instrument to promote and strengthen social cohesion in Europe's societies by investing in Europe's people, their future and preparedness. The EESC's opinion welcomes the proposal to establish the ESF within the National and Regional Partnership Plans for 2028–2034, but calls for a stronger social dimension, clearer governance, and reinforced partnership structures. The EESC insists on protecting the ESF's distinctive role in supporting quality employment, skills development and social inclusion while ensuring that funding remains adequate, targeted and complementary with other EU instruments.