The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body acting as a bridge between Europe and organized civil\u00a0society. “The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an Economic and Social Committee and a\u00a0Committee of the Regions acting in an advisory capacity.” (Treaty on European Union, Article 13.4). It is an assembly of 353 members\u00a0representing civil society from the 28 Member States of the EU. Members are appointed for a renewable five-year term by the Council\u00a0of Ministers on the basis of lists drawn up by the national governments. It sends its opinions to the EU Parliament, the EC and\u00a0Consilium (Council of the European Union).<\/p>\n
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