Have an idea for an ECI but don’t know where to start? The ECI Forum is organising the webinar ‘Get started with the ECI: a step-by-step introduction’. In this lunchtime session, experts will guide you through the ECI process – from idea development to registration, campaigning, and collecting signatures.
On 16 April, the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on the 14th successful initiative 'Stop Destroying Videogames.' The organisers will present their objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament. Representatives from the European Commission will also participate. Visit the EP website for more information and the webstream link.
The ECI Forum continues its series of practical webinars with a new session on the legal requirements for registering a European citizens’ initiative. The webinar will cover admissibility criteria, the registration process, and common legal pitfalls.The webinar will take place online, from 12:30 to 13:30 CET.
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Introducing a new way to connect and interact with organisers, stakeholders and interested citizens through the European Citizens’ Initiative Facebook Group! Join the group today! As a member of this group, you will be able to stay informed, share information, news and events concerning the ECI in general and specific initiatives. We look forward to connecting with you there.
Read about two newly registered initiatives and three initiatives that have started collecting signatures. With the ECI anniversary on 1 April, explore the latest statistics by country and an overview of the results achieved so far by successful ECIs.
Missed the ECI Forum webinar on legal requirements for launching a citizens’ initiative? Watch the recording to understand what the Commission checks at registration, how to assess if your idea falls within EU competences, and how to avoid common mistakes. Learn more
Between February and March, we welcomed 8 new organisations to the network: Association Centre for Public Innovation (CPI) - Romania Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen - France BlueLink - Bulgaria Polish Council of Youth Organisations (PROM) - Poland Global Shapers Rome Hub - Italy Future Demo ry - Finland GA Giovani delle ACLI - Italy Maison de l’Europe de l’Eure / Europe Direct Normandie Évreux - France ECI Ambassadors help spread information about the European citizens’ initiative, encourage debate, and support citizens’ involvement in policymaking. Meet all the ECI Ambassadors
