The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR)
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR)
- Diana PankeDiana PankeDepartment of Political Science, University of Freiburg, Germany
Summary
In the European Union (EU), there are two consultative committees, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR). Both, the EESC and the CoR are involved in EU decision-making but lack formal competencies to influence European secondary law directly. Instead of having votes or veto rights concerning EU directives or regulations, the two consultative committees provide recommendations to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers. In addition to providing advice to the two EU legislative chambers, the two consultative committees can also approach the European Commission and give input into the drafting of EU policies at the very early stage.
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- Governance/Political Change
- Political Communication
- Political Institutions
- World Politics
