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Webinar: What are the legal requirements for launching an ECI?

In this 1-hour webinar, legal experts will explain what makes an ECI legally admissible, how the registration process works in practice, and how to avoid common mistakes at the registration stage. The webinar will take place online, from 12:30 to 13:30 CET.

 
European Parliament public hearing on 'Ban on conversion practices in the EU'

On 2 March, the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on the 13th successful initiative ‘Ban Conversion Practices in the EU’. The organisers will present their objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament. Representatives from the European Commission will also participate. The public hearing will start at 15:00 CET. Visit the EP website in February for more information and the webstream link.

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NEW Facebook Group on the European Citizens’ Initiative

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.

 
This month...

In this edition, read about the follow-up to two successful initiatives, a newly registered initiative and others currently open for your support, key events taking place in March, and more.

This month...

2026 had a strong start with the submission of the 14th successful European citizens’ initiative, two new initiatives registered, and more than 400,000 signatures collected in the first month of the year.