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This report sets out for each of the Member States of the European Union and of the European Free Trade Association/European Economic Area (EFTA/EEA) a description of the tasks and memberships of the main bodies that provide for participation by the various groups interested in education, whether they are consultative or decision-making. The other forms of participation, such as ad hoc consultation, also are mentioned. They are particularly highlighted in the case of countries that do not have a standing body at the national level. The introduction provides a listing of national consultative councils, national bodies for consultation with the world of work, and participation in non-higher education institutions. The European Union countries are presented in a chapter describing each of those affiliations in the countries. The affiliated countries under the Agreement on the European Economic Area also are included. (EH)