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Why do European citizens need an EESC?

Democracy cannot exist without the participation of civil societyImpact: makes EU policies better Scope: all topics affecting daily life
• employment • health • consumer rights • farming • fighting organised crime etc.

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Whydo European citizens need an EESC?

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Our vision: European values

• freedom, democracy and equality • global solidarity, social justice • environmentalresponsibility

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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 ofskills 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 doesthe 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%

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The EESC builds …?

…better EU legislation, by uniting diverging interests through CONSENSUS and issuing OPINIONS
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The EESC builds …?

…participatory democracy, by involving people in decisions at every level

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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 peopleEuropean Economic and Social Committee

Where the EESC stands in Europe

European Commission

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