The Committee of the Regions is the voice of regions and cities in the European Union.

350 members - regional and locally elected representatives from the 28 EU countries.
6 commissions covering competences in the following policy areas based on the EU Treaties:

• Employment, vocational training, economic and social cohesion, social policy, health.
• Education and culture.
• Environment, climate change, energy.
• Transport and trans-European networks.
• Civil protection and services of general interests.

6 plenary sessions a year.
More than 50 opinions a year on EU legislation.
More than 40 stakeholders' consultations each year.
More than 300 events a year.