The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions 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.
Here you can find news and information about the EESC'swork, including its social media accounts, the EESC Info newsletter, photo galleries and videos.
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.
Report on the country visit to Slovakia – 7 and 8 July 2022
This report relays the views of Slovak civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
Report on the country visit to Finland – 2 and 3 June 2022
This report relays the views of Finnish civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
Report on the country visit to Cyprus – 25 and 26 November 2021
This report relays the views of Cyprus civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
Report on the country visit to Spain – 14 and 15 October 2021
This report relays the views of Spanish civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
The EESC’s Civil Society Prize rewards innovative and creative initiatives that promote and have a lasting impact on European identity and integration. This year’s prize is being awarded in two categories – empowerment of young people in the context of the European Year of Youth, and actions in support of the Ukrainian people following the invasion by Russia.
As Sweden takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the ongoing crises of the war in Europe, the accelerating energy crisis and economic stagnation continue to be among the main political focus points. Our shared aims are to safeguard sustainable growth and competitiveness, while executing the green and digital transition and define our standing in the world and the well-being of our citizens.
The EESC is committed to contributing to the Swedish presidency and to working together to restore much needed balance and stability in Europe.