French Economic, Social and Environmental Council

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (French: Conseil économique, social et environnemental), known as the Economic and Social Council before the constitutional law of 23 July 2008, is a consultative assembly in France. It does not play a role in the adoption of statutes and regulations, but advises the lawmaking bodies on questions of social and economic policies.

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The executive may refer any question or proposal of social or economic importance to the Economic, Social and Environmental Council.^{[citation needed]} The Council publishes reports, which are sent to the Prime Minister, National Assembly and Senate. They are published in the Journal Officiel.