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Democracy cannot exist without the
participation of civil society
Impact: makes EU policies better
Scope: all topics affecting daily life employment
health
consumer rights
farming
fighting organised crime etc.
Why do European citizens need an EESC?
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Why do European citizens need an EESC?
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Our vision: European values
freedom, democracy
and equality
global solidarity,social justice
environmental
responsibility
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Why does the EESC matter?
A unique resource for the EU
because its members:
represent all of civil society
have a wide range of skills and knowledge
enjoy freedom of thought and speech
improve EU laws and policies
promote civil society and social dialogue round the world
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Why does the EESC matter?
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Does the EESC influence EU laws?
Yes. The European
Commission acts on
4 out of 5 EESC
opinions
81%81%Herman Van Rompuy Staffan Nilsson
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The EESC builds ?
better EU
legislation, by
uniting diverging
interests through
CONSENSUS
and issuing
OPINIONS
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participatory democracy,
by involving people in decisions at every level
The EESC builds ?
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The EESC builds ?
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What is organised civil society?
All the groups and organisations that citizens set
up to represent their interests, to achieve a goal,
or to co-operate with like-minded people
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Where the EESC stands in Europe
European Economic
and Social Committee
Committee of
the Regions
European Parliament
Councilof the EU
European Commission
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Strengthening the EU by:
ensuring that EU policies match economic, social and
civic realities
building a more participatory EU, closer to its citizens
promoting EU values and civil society organisations
globally
Our mission
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Our mission
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More than half a century of experience
Founded 1957 Treaty of Rome
Single European Act, Maastricht,
Amsterdam, Nice, and Lisbon Treaties
extend responsibilities
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More than half a century of experience
Signing of the Treaty of Rome 1957
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The Lisbon Treaty = bigger role
EU dialogue with civil society is mandatory
more mandatory consultation areas (sport,
energy, research) increased cooperation with Parliament
citizens initiative
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The Lisbon Treaty = bigger role
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Concrete benefits for the citizens
Some of the success stories
1989 Charter of Fundamental
Social rights (2009: call for a
new social action programme
Agricultural policy reforms
Employment recovery plan
A Programme for Europe
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Whos on the EESC?
344 members
from the 27
Member States
5 year term
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How we work
Nine plenaries a year simple majority vote
Bureau, president and vice-presidents
Three groups:
Employers (Group I),
Workers (Group II),
Other interests (Group III)
Secretariat
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How we work
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How we work: 6 sections
Employment and social affairs Transport, energy, infrastructure and
information society
Single market, consumers
Economic and social cohesion
Agriculture and the environment
External relations
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How we work: 6 sections
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How we work: working bodies
Consultative Commission on Industrial Change
Single Market Observatory
Labour Market Observatory
Lisbon Strategy Observatory
Sustainable Development Observatory
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How we work: working bodies
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At the formal request of the European
Commission, Parliament or Council
On the EESCs own initiative Exploratory opinions
Around 200 opinions every year
How we work: opinions
European Commission, Parliamentor Council makes request
EESC takes own initiative
Autorisation of work by
the Bureau
Rapporteur and Study GroupMembers identified by Groups
Drafting by Rapporteur.
Often assisted by Study Group
Examination and adoptionby sections
Adoption by plenary
Opinion is communicatedas appropriate
Opinion goes to EU institutions
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Auditions, conferences, hearings Networking with other institutions
Young peoples plenary session
Promoting intercultural dialogue through
cultural activities
Over 10 000 visitors in 2009
Internet, publications etc.
How we work: going local, involving people
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How we work: going local, involving people
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What are the challenges for the future?
Europe 2020 strategy
strengthening global links
sustainable development and green jobs
Europes social model
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What are the challenges for the future?
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To contact or visit us
EESC Info [email protected]