Economic and Social Committee

EESC membership is made up of representatives of Europe's employers' organizations, trade unions, farmers, consumer groups, professional associations, and so on. It is a non-political organization and exists to give advice on a wide range of practical matters. It represents the various categories of economic and social activity in organised civil society. Its advisory capacity enables it to take part in the Community decision-making process and to respond to the need for a more democratic approach when implementing European Union policies.

Although the EESC is not one of the Community's institutions as named in the clauses of the founding Treaties, it is nevertheless autonomous as regards both its organisation and operation. Its status and its role mean that it occupies a special place amongst the numerous committees serving the institutions.

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