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.
Dans cet aperçu, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) présente ses avissur les propositions de la Commission européenne pour le Cadre financier pluriannuel (CFP) 2028-2034, en rassemblant les points de vue de la société civile organisée sur l’orientation future du budget de l’UE.
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The policy debate brings together stakeholders to assess how National and Regional and Partnership Plans will work in practice. In a workshop setting connected to the European Economic and Social Committee, participants from civil society, social partners and institutions will exchange perspectives on transparency, inclusiveness and impact. The discussion aims to highlight gaps, share best practices and strengthen the role of organised civil society in shaping and monitoring the implementation of NRPPs in the EU.
Débat public au sein de la section ECO sur «Le cadre financier pluriannuel après 2027: évaluation des progrès et des défis à relever». Cet événement permettra de faire le point sur l'évolution des négociations depuis la présentation par la Commission de ses propositions pour le prochain cadre financier pluriannuel et d'aborder les défis en suspens.
Cette publication présente le Groupe des organisations de la société civile du Comité économique et social européen (CESE) et expose ses priorités pour la période 2025-2028. Sous le thème « Œuvrer en faveur de collectivités durables, qui sont le cœur battant de la société civile et de la démocratie », le groupe se concentrera sur les priorités suivantes :
Following the third edition of Civil Society Week, the EU’s largest annual gathering of civil society representatives, the EESC reviewed its key outcomes in a plenary debate with EU institutions and stakeholders. With democratic values under growing pressure globally and across parts of the EU, civic participation is more important than ever.
Europe is facing a pivotal moment. Social and economic inequalities, rapid technological change, anti-democratic forces and geopolitical instability are straining the foundations of the European project.
With democracy and civic space under mounting pressure, civil society organisations, human rights defenders and free media face growing constraints - from restrictive laws and disinformation campaigns to underfunding and public distrust. Deepening polarisation and eroding trust in institutions further undermine Europe’s democratic model.