Council Decision (EU) 2023/2154 of 9 October 2023 appointing two members, proposed by the Kingdom of Belgium, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/853 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the European Economic and Social Committee⁽¹⁾,

Having regard to the proposals of the Belgian Government,

After consulting the European Commission,

Whereas:

1. Pursuant to Article 300(2) of the Treaty, the Economic and Social Committee is to consist of representatives of organisations of employers, of the employed, and of other parties representative of civil society, notably in socioeconomic, civic, professional and cultural areas.

2. On 2 October 2020 the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/1392⁽²⁾, appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025.

3. Two members’ seats on the European Economic and Social Committee have become vacant following the resignations of Mr Raymond COUMONT and of Mr Ronny LANNOO.

4. The Belgian Government has proposed Mr Luc HENDRICKX, Director Enterprise Policy & External Relations SMEunited, and Mr Claude ROLIN, Confédération des syndicats chrétiens, as members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2025,

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