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.
Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has been nominated for the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration for its Youth Test, a pioneering initiative that has increased meaningful youth participation in EU policy-making.
The debate of the EESC on “Strong regions for a safe Europe:Resilience and growth of EU Eastern border countries” will focus on the strategic importance of strengthening resilience and fostering sustainable growth in the European Union’s eastern border regions.