On 8 April, the European Commission organised the event ‘Spotlight on the European Citizens’ Initiative: Collaborating Across the EU’ in Brussels.
The event brought together institutional partners, ECI Ambassadors, national contact points and, for the first time, organisers of ongoing initiatives. Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič opened the event, emphasising that the ECI is a powerful tool – but only if it is actively used and better known.
The event brought together institutional partners, ECI Ambassadors, national contact points and, for the first time, organisers of ongoing initiatives. Participants showcased examples of communicating the ECI on the ground and brainstormed ideas to bring ECI information closer to citizens.