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        Find out more about its role and structure at http://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/about

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      Full Liaison Group meetings

      • Minutes 38th LG 29_11_2021
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      • Minutes 36th LG 10_12_2020
      • Minutes 35th LG 12_05_2020
      • Minutes 34th LG 12_09_2019
      • Minutes 33rd LG 29_11_2018
      • Minutes 32nd LG 26_06_2018
      • Minutes 31st LG 29_11_2017
      • Minutes 30th LG 08_11_2016
      • Minutes 29th LG 25_11_2015
      • Minutes 28th LG 09_07_2015

       

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