**Summary:**
Council Decision (EU) 2022/1918, adopted on October 4, 2022, appoints Ms. Catherine Bertin of the Fédération des entreprises du spectacle vivant, de la musique, de l'audiovisuel et du cinéma (FESAC) as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Audrey Ellouk Barda. Ms. Bertin's term will run until September 20, 2025, which is the end of the current EESC term. The decision, based on Article 302 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Council Decision (EU) 2019/853, entered into force on the date of its adoption. The Council consulted the European Commission before making the appointment, as required. The decision was done in Luxembourg and signed by the President of the Council, Z. Stanjura.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Council of the European Union: One of the main decision-making bodies of the European Union, composed of government ministers from each member state.
European Economic and Social Committee: A consultative body of the European Union giving representatives of employers, workers and other interest groups a formal platform to express their points of view on EU issues.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union, defining its scope and objectives.
French Republic: The official name of France, a member state of the European Union.
Catherine BERTIN: A newly appointed member of the European Economic and Social Committee, nominated by the French Government.
Fdration des entreprises du spectacle vivant, de la musique, de laudiovisuel et du cinma FESAC: The organization representing which Catherine Bertin belongs.
Luxembourg: The city in Luxembourg where the Council Decision was made.
10.10.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 263/17
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/1918
of 4 October 2022
appointing a member, proposed by the French Republic, 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 proposal of the French 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 2020to 20 September 2025.
(3) A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the resignation of
Ms Audrey ELLOUK BARDA.
(4) The French Government has proposed Ms Catherine BERTIN, Fédération des entreprises du spectacle vivant, de la musique,
de l’audiovisuel et du cinéma (FESAC), as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder
of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2025,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Ms Catherine BERTIN, Fédération des entreprises du spectacle vivant, de la musique, de l’audiovisuel et du cinéma (FESAC), is hereby
appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office,
which runs until 20 September 2025.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
(1) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 15.
(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1392 of 2 October 2020 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for
the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025, and repealing and replacing the Council Decision appointing the
members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025 adopted on
18 September 2020 (OJ L 322, 5.10.2020, p. 1).L 263/18 EN Official Journal of the European Union 10.10.2022
Done at Luxembourg, 4 October 2022.
For the Council
The President
Z. STANJURA