The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) represents organized civil society and is consulted by the Council and Commission on certain policy areas. The Committee of the Regions consists of regional and local representatives proposed by member states and advises the Council and Commission on regional matters. The European Investment Bank, headquartered in Luxembourg, provides loans and guarantees to less developed regions and businesses to boost competitiveness.

1. OTHER BODIES
When taking decisions in a number of policy areas,
the Council and Commission
consult the European Economic and Social
Committee (EESC). Its members represent
the various economic and social interest groups that
collectively make up ‘organised civil society’,
Who meets with commision and council?

2. The Committee of the
Regions
The Committee of the Regions (CoR) consists of
representatives of regional and local
government. They are proposed by the member
states and appointed by the Council
for a ve-year term. The Council and Commission
must consult the CoR on matters
of relevance to the regions, and it may also issue
opinions on its own initiative.

3. The European Investment
Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB), based in
Luxembourg, provides loans and
guarantees to help the EU’s less developed
regions and to help make businesses
more competitive
What city is the headquaters of the bank?