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Government AdministrationBrussels, Belgium501-1000 Employees
The European Economic and Social Committee is a European Union body operating within the government administration as a consultative organ representing Europe's socio-occupational interest groups and civil society organisations. It provides a forum for these groups to express their views on EU policy issues, and its opinions on proposed laws are intended to guide the work of the Parliament, Council, and Commission. The committee is based in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Its membership comprises 329 individuals drawn from diverse socio-occupational groups, representing a broad range of issues. The body operates with a sizable staff to support its advisory activities and interactions with EU institutions.