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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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Prof. Patrizio Bianchi, President of the University of Ferrara, Professor of Applied Economics, President of the Foundation of the Conference of the Italian University Rectors, Honorary Professor South China University of Technology
The impact of the global financial crisis on the industrial sectors of Eastern European countries. Causes and possible solutions
The impact of the global financial crisis on the industrial sectors of Eastern European countries - The impact of the global financial crisis on the industrial sectors of Eastern European countries. Causes and possible solutions
Speech by President Mario Sepi to the conference jointly organised in Lisbon by the Portuguese ESC, the EESC and the Council of Europe on Social cohesion and human rights
Speech by President Mario Sepi to the conference jointly organised in Lisbon by the Portuguese ESC, the EESC and the Council of Europe on Social cohesion and human rights