3rd joint seminar between the EESC and the EU-Russia civil society forum, Versailles

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date November 23, 2016
city Versailles, France, United States
location Versailles, France Show location
organisation European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) i

Start date : 23/11/2016

End date : 23/11/2016

Where:

Versailles, France

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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the EU-Russia civil society forum are organising their 3rd joint seminar, on 23 November 2016, in Versailles. The objective of the seminar is to discuss topics of common interest for European and Russian civil society. On the agenda this year will be questions such as the current situation in which civil society in Russia and in the EU are operating, and questions relating to migration, specifically focusing on good practices and experiences in integrating newcomers into host societies.

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European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers' and employers' organisations and other interest groups. It issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, thus acting as a bridge between the EU's decision-making institutions and EU citizens.

What does the EESC do?

It gives the interest groups a formal say on EU legislative proposals. Its 3 key tasks are to:

  • ensure that EU policy and law are geared to economic and social conditions, by seeking a consensus that serves the common good

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