The Civil Society Days event is a symbol of the cooperation between the EESC and the members of the Liaison Group representing European civil society organisations and networks. This initiative contributes to assert the Committee as a special partner for those organisations and networks on issues of common interest such as that of "dialogue and participation" in the light of Article 11 of the treaty on the European Union.

      Rewarding excellence in civil society initiatives The aim of the EESC civil society prize, which was created in 2006, is to reward and encourage tangible achievements and initiatives by civil society organisations and/or individuals at all levels, European, national, regional and local, that significantly contribute to promoting European identity and integration.

      The power of trade partnerships: together for green and just economic growth

      CESlink was created by the EESC and the national Economic and Social Councils and similar institutions in the EU, to promote the Councils and their work.

      The members of the European Economic and Social Committee condemn the unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Government, express their solidarity with the Ukrainian people and support the European integration of Ukraine, calling for firm actions at both EU and national level in a spirit of unity in this dramatic time. The resolutions adopted by the EESC in its plenary sessions related to Ukraine are available at:

      The Section for the Single Market, Production and Consumption (INT) deals with a rich variety of policy areas related to industry, competition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social economy enterprises and the digital economy and society. It also debates and adopts opinions on research and innovation, consumer protection, emerging economic trends such as the circular economy (the section is strongly engaged in the ECESP), and Single Market policies in general.