This spring, negotiations on setting up a new EU body for ethical standards were concluded between the EU institutions and advisory bodies, including the ECA. As a result, the founding agreement was signed on 15 May in Brussels by the eight participating institutions and bodies, namely the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, the European Commission, […]
Traineeships at EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the ESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
EESC Civil Society Prize
The European Economic and Social Committee rewards excellence in civil society initiatives through its annual Civil Society Prize. The prize will reward innovative initiatives carried out by civil society organisations and/or individuals on the territory of the EU that support people with mental health conditions and promote an environment fostering mental well-being on an […]
Your Europe, Your Say (YEYS)
The European Economic and Social Committee is organising the 14th edition of “Your Europe, Your Say” A simulated youth plenary session allowing secondary school pupils from any EU Member State and from the official EU candidates countries (Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine) to learn about the EESC and its role, and to exchange views and propose recommendations […]
Traineeships at EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the ESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Access to the official website Role: Advisory body representing employers’ and workers’ organisations and other interest groups Members: 329 from all EU countries Presidente: Christa Schweng Established in: 1957 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers’ and employers’ organisations and other interest groups. It issues […]