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.
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On 16 April 2025, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took part in the Informal EPSCO Equality Ministerial Meeting, held under the Polish Presidency at the Warsaw Citadel. EESC President Röpke used the occasion to reinforce the Committee’s commitment to Roma inclusion and gender equality, while calling for stronger EU action against disinformation and systemic discrimination.