European Citizens’ Initiative

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The HouseEurope! Power to Renovation initiative was registered on 21 January. It calls on the Commission to propose legislation that creates incentives to renovate and transform existing buildings.

It will be open for signatures on 31 January.

The organisers of the European citizens’ initiative ‘PsychedeliCare’ started their 12-month collection period on 14 January 2025. They collected over 10,000 signatures in the first two weeks.

This initiative calls for fostering equitable, timely, affordable, safe, and legal access to innovative psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Are you looking for EU funding for a project related to citizens' engagement, safeguarding diversity and civil rights or empowering citizens in democratic life, among other topics?

The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme is an EU funding programme that recently opened a new citizens engagement call. The deadline to submit your application is 29 April 2025.

In this 1-hour webinar, hosted by the ECI Forum, you can learn about the different campaigning structures for ECIs, from centralised teams to coalition-based approaches. Join the organisers of ongoing ECIs, such as ‘My Voice, My Choice’, to learn how to optimise your initiative’s results.

The next edition of the traditional European Citizens´ Initiative (ECI) Day will take place on Tuesday 18 March 2025 as part of the Civil Society Week, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee under the title ‘Strengthening cohesion and participation in polarised societies’.

The European Citizens’ Initiative Forum has been redesigned to better meet the needs of organisers at every step of the process – from preparing their initiative for registration to its verification and examination. The updated platform offers streamlined navigation, thematic guidance, success stories, and expert advice to make your ECI journey smoother and more accessible.

Planning to launch a European Citizens' Initiative? The ECI Forum provides free, personalised guidance on legal matters, campaigning or fundraising – available in your preferred EU language.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to financial reporting for your ECI? Our new guidance note covers everything you need to know – from declaring sponsors and updating funds to maintaining transparency. Stay compliant and build trust with clear reporting practices.

What donors look for in European citizens' initiatives and how to secure their support Learn how to attract financial support for your ECI! From aligning with donor values to crafting detailed budgets and clear communication plans, this blog dives into strategies for securing funding and building trust with donors.

The EU has a central contact service and several networks across the EU that provide information, services and support. The ECI National Contact Points have been added to the ‘European Union around me’ map. Check out the services near you.