ECI Workshop – Share Your Initiative Proposal

1. Title of your ECI
Protect Youth Mental Health 

2. The Issue
Many young people are increasingly struggling with their mental health, especially due to the influence of social media and unrealistic standards. Constant comparison, pressure to fit in, and idealized lifestyles can negatively affect self-esteem and well-being. Mental health is a crucial part of young persons development, yet it is still not taken seriously enough and often overlooked at. 

3. Proposed EU Action
The EU should take action by making mental health support more accessible for young people. This could include expanding free counseling services, raising awareness, and creating safe spaces where young people can seek help without stigma. 

4. Campaign Strategy
The campaign should focus on clearly defined target groups such as young people, parents, schools, and organizations that support mental health. Its key message should encourage individuals to take control of their screen time and prioritize their mental well-being over unrealistic standards. To reach a board audience, the campaign can use a mix of social media, workshops, and presentations in schools and universities, creating both awareness and practical guidance. 

5. Why should people support your ECI?

People should support this ECI because mental health is essential for a healthy and balanced society. Supporting young people in protecting their mental well-being not only improves their quality of life but also strengthens communities as a whole. By taking action now, we can create a safer, more supportive environment for future generations. 
 

Title: Ai transparency : save the culture,

The issue: AItaking the soul of culture out of the music and entertaintment by genereting non authentic song content,

Action: make the policy of ai marked has at générateur,

Campaign strategy:  UE citizens,  16 years to 30 years, key message: the battl  beetween the big tech and young generation, tool: tik tok, you tube, twitch, Facebook,Instagram, treads, whatsapp, e-learning

People should support our ECI because improve the creativity of young People for original song and artiste. 

Group 4 :

Title of the ECI : Common Européen Online ID

The issue : Many EU countries do not have functionnal digital IDs.

Sometimes it's difficult to use foreign (EU) online IDs in other members states website (ex : opening online bank accounts).

Proposed EU action : 

- Implement a common standart to digitally identify yourself as a EU citizen 

- Support the funding of a common digital solution, especially to help struggling nations with lower financial or technological means to implement this initiative.

Campaign Strategy : Targeting primarily young people, who are more knowledgable about digital services, using social médias, posters, etc ... In all member states.

Why should people support the ECI ? 

- It makes life easier

- It reduces barriers for EU citizens residing in other EU countries.

1. Title of your ECI
A clear and compelling name for your initiative

Funding Education for Better Integration

2. The Issue
What problem are you addressing? Why does it matter?

Accession country students not being able to study in the EU because of low funding options and institutional barriers (few university spots available, visa complications...)

3. Proposed EU Action
What should the EU do? (Be concrete and specific)

- Funding for accession country students to study in the EU

- Funded language classes

- More and easy-accessible opportunities for accession country students to study in the EU

4. Campaign Strategy
Target member states: Slovenia, Germany, France, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Czechia

Target audience(s): Students with EU nationality, teachers, student unions, international associations, NGOs

 Key message(s): Funding Education for Better Integration

Tools & tactics (digital and/or offline): Mostly online campaign, influencers

5. Why should people support your ECI?

- Helps the EU and accession countries to establish joint quality education standards and increase diversity

- Helps with integration of accession countries

- Economic benefits: Accession country students are better prepared to stay and work in the EU

Title: Free Lunches 4 Schools 

The Issue: 

Every child deserves a healthy meal.

Proposed EU Action: 

EU funding for projects that provide free healthy food in schools. 

Campaign Strategy: 

- Social Media.

- Speak with existing organizations. 

- Member States: Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, France. 

Why People Should Support: 

It promotes equality and fights against poverty/hunger. 

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!

AI is on the rise across Europe, taking over industries and doing so without regulations. This leads to many people and companies taking advantage of the system. 

One industry where this is most prominent is the music industry. AI musical artists are getting market shares, which harms real musical artists. This should be regulated.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! aims to have the EU introduce demonetization laws to stop AI companies from earning even more money. This can be done by raising awareness amongst people by watermarking content and introducing regulations on monetization by artists using AI.

The initiative aims to promote by mobilizing countries with a major culture of music, like Germany, Spain, Romania, etc. Promotion will happen through contacting popular musicians and getting them on board, so that people signing know that they protect their favorite artists and art in general.

Group 1

1. Title of your ECI
EU ghost Line

2. The Issue
Support for students' mental health across the EU. The current support mechanism is considered limited. Therefore, we propose establishing an extension framework to enhance accessibility and effectiveness across the EU.

3. Proposed EU Action
Fund an EU support line for students staffed by professionals, available 24h, with a chat option. Multilingual support. Ability to select the preferred gender of the support provider.

4. Campaign Strategy
Target member states: France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia.

Target audience(s): students, organisations working with mental health and human rights, mental health professional workers, and teachers.

Key message(s), tools & tactics (digital and/or offline): You are not alone. You are the now and future. Social media, influencers, and cooperation with the school through various channels (e.g., school posters for information) and current employees are the most important supporters of this project.

5. Why should people support your ECI?

There are currently mechanisms for support, but not 24h, and sometimes with barriers. The existing mental health mechanisms are limited. People sometimes do not feel comfortable using the current mechanism, especially those in the school; one aspect to note is the secrecy.

European Youth Week - Group 1

1. Title

Migration is a right

2. The issue

Illegla migration in the EU

3. Proposed EU action

Legalise migraiton

4. Campaign strategy

Audience: lower class who have to face the consequences of illegal migration, youth, activists.

Campaign through social media, street action, partnership with universities and local communities.

5. Why should people support this ECI

This ECI would make life easier for immigrants by reducing the humiliation, pain, and fear that often come with being forced to move to a new country. It could also help citizens by preventing economic strain, conflict, and anger, while ensuring EU countries follow common rules for a smoother and more united transition.

European Youth Week – Group 2

1. Title

Voice for Our Future

2. The Issue

Low levels of young people’s participation in EU legislation and decision-making.

3. Proposed EU Action

European Parliament political parties should ensure that at least 45% of their candidates are young people aged 18 to 30.

4. Campaign Strategy

Target audience: University students and young people across the EU.

Approach: Launch social media campaigns and online outreach initiatives. Use digital platforms to raise awareness and encourage participation. Engage young elected MEPs to share their experiences, explain the challenges of being elected, and highlight why youth representation matters.

5. Why Should People Support This ECI?

Supporting this initiative would strengthen young people’s participation in EU policymaking and ensure that their voices are better represented in decisions shaping Europe’s future.

European Youth Week – Group 3

1. Title

Get Where You Need to Be – No Expense Will Stop You

2. The Issue

Many young people face financial barriers when accessing education, work, and social opportunities due to the cost of public transportation.

3. Proposed EU Action

Introduce free public transportation for young people aged 18 to 26 across the European Union, with the possibility of extending eligibility to younger students where legally possible.

4. Campaign Strategy

Target audience: Young people aged 18 to 26, students, and families with school-aged children.

Approach: Launch social media campaigns on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and others. Display advertisements in high-visibility locations such as schools, universities, municipalities, bus stops, and on public transport vehicles. Use a clear and direct slogan to communicate the message.

Organise EU-wide events on Public Transport Day (22 September) in locations easily accessible by public transport.

Share success stories from cities where free public transport already exists, highlighting positive economic and environmental outcomes.

Priority countries: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Romania, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

5. Why Should People Support This ECI?

Supporting this initiative would make mobility more affordable for young people, improve access to education and employment, reduce pollution, and strengthen local economies by making daily travel easier and more accessible.

European Youth Week – Group 4

1. Title

Labelling for Livestock

2. The Issue

The use of the label “regional” for meat products varies across EU countries and often contains loopholes. In some cases, animals are transported long distances shortly before slaughter so the meat can still be marketed as regional, which can mislead consumers and raise concerns about animal welfare and food standards.

3. Proposed EU Action

Introduce a harmonised EU-wide labelling system for livestock products that clearly defines when meat can be labelled as “regional.” The label should reflect the full production process, including where the animal was born, raised, fed, transported, and slaughtered.

4. Campaign Strategy

Target audience: Consumers across the EU, including meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and citizens concerned with transparency, health, and animal welfare.

Approach:

Raise awareness through social media and consumer campaigns. Educate the public on how current regional labels can be misleading. Promote the benefits of transparent and ethical food labelling. Engage food safety advocates, farmers, and animal welfare organisations.

Priority countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Finland, and Belgium.

5. Why Should People Support This ECI?

Supporting this initiative would improve consumer transparency, strengthen animal welfare standards, encourage sustainable farming practices, and help people make informed and healthier food choices.

European Youth Week – Group 5

1. Title

Less is more: Fight fast and ultra-fast fashion

2. The Issue

Fast fashion and ultra-fast fashion are driving overconsumption, environmental damage, and poor labour conditions. Many young consumers are encouraged to buy cheap, low-quality clothing frequently, which creates waste and unsustainable habits.

3. Proposed EU Action

The EU should introduce stronger regulation on fast fashion, which could include:

A tax on ultra-fast fashion products to discourage overproduction and overconsumption.

Mandatory labels showing whether clothing is produced under fair and sustainable conditions.

Incentives for companies that manufacture clothing ethically within the EU.

Stronger enforcement of labour and environmental standards in the fashion industry.

4. Campaign Strategy

Target audience: Teenagers, young adults, and general consumers, with a focus on those most exposed to fast fashion trends.

Approach: Promote awareness campaigns on social media using the slogan “Less is More.”

Place messages in shopping districts, clothing stores, and online platforms where fashion advertising is frequent.

Encourage young people to influence their families and peers, even if they are not yet eligible to sign initiatives.

Focus on long-term behaviour change towards more sustainable consumption.

Priority countries: Spain, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, France, Czech Republic, and Germany.

5. Why Should People Support This ECI?

This initiative would help reduce environmental damage, improve working conditions in the fashion industry, and encourage more responsible consumer habits. It also supports a shift towards sustainable production and long-term economic and ecological balance in Europe.

1.) Title: Less cars, more stars

2.) The problem: Too many cars

-Pollution

-Accidents

-Infrastructure degradation

-Agglomeration/traffic

-waste of material

3.) EU actions:

-Regulating the number of cars per person: higher tax on the second car 

-Greater support for the purchase of Green cars through grants

Countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary

Target public: young people (18-30 years old) to convince at the first car 

Be Green from the very first car.

-Tools:-Social Media-posts, tiktokuri

-automotive representation

Why?

No pollution

Healthy lifestyle 

Our initiative is to implement a more flexible work schedule with 4 working days per week in order to have a better life-work ratio. The target Member States are: Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Netherlands, Germany. 

1. Title of your European Citizens' Initiative

Health in all shapes

2. What is the problem you are addressing? Why does it matter?

Lack of education, information resources and services dedicated to different forms of health (mind, personal hygiene, reproductive).

3. Proposed EU action

Actively support and supervise the way in which Member States treat health in all its forms, in particular in the public education system.

4. Campaign strategy

Target Member States include Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Greece, Latvia, Hungary

The key message includes: all EU citizens must have access, tools and information resources for all types of health from the start - physical health is often taken into account over mental, hygiene and reproductive health

5. Why should people support your ECI?

Because there is a need to reduce the stigma of mental and sexual health in the public education environment and in societies. Supporting and informing disadvantaged communities.

Initiative

1. Title: Future No Rent

2. The problem: wage and economic inequality, the lack of financial opportunities without existing capital, without existing capital, the possibility of getting "on the streets" is growing by the day

3. EU action: free housing with a social program based on employment status and whether or not the person owns a dwelling

4. Target States: Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, Italy, France, Czechia

Target audience: the working class

Tactics: campaigns on instagram, tiktok, facebook etc.

5. Why should people support?

financial independence

Title: Stop the burnout! Health is not negotiable. 

The problem addressed: Lack of recognition of burnout as a factor of professional insufficiency. EU

action: Implement a system through which employers can provide paid leave and psychological support. 

Public: employees and employers

The key message: Mental health at work is not a privilege, it's a right!

1.Regulate Your Digital Heroes

2. Problems related to the use of various digital platforms, social networks, internet content and others, which affect children and young people very badly

3. Support this initiative and issue a Regulation to be applied in the countries

4. Bulgaria, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal - in these countries exactly such a project and it will support our initiative through the participation of young people. Target group of children and young people from 0 to 16, their parents, teachers, doctors and the general audience. Involvement of all interested parties through various methods, search for public figures to promote the initiative, including the young people and children themselves.

5. This problem is developing as an avalanche and it is time to take concrete steps towards solving it, because otherwise we risk having a fully digital generation that will have difficulty speaking and thinking. 

1. Title of your ECI

Primum non nocere – For a protected, transparent and independent European journalism.

2. The problem

Today, information and its professionals are in a situation of profound precariousness and vulnerability. 
Several citizens from all over the continent express growing concern on the ECI forum about the lack of systemic protections. 
In many developing European countries, there is a lack of transparency and clear criteria in calls for proposals and access to the journalistic profession; 
elsewhere, rankings and entry channels remain immobile.
It is a paradox: The fourth pillar of democracy suffers from severe structural opacity. 
This vulnerability exposes the Union to systemic threats, as weak information facilitates hybrid warfare and disinformation, allowing interest groups to instrumentalise unverified influencers and channels. Free information cannot be a factional weapon that harms the people: It is the shield of democracy, and the very security of our nations depends on its integrity. 
For this reason, the first real European defensive army must be international, cohesive and protected journalism. 
Information cannot be harmful to the democratic and social health of the continent.

3. Action proposed by the EU

The European Union has already demonstrated extraordinary regulatory capacity with food traceability and traceability models, ensuring quality, safety and stability on the internal market. We
call for a similar principle of transparency and supply chain-profession protection to be applied to the world of information. 
As a fundamental and urgent measure of protection, we call for European journalists, in the exercise of their duties, to be indicted, prosecuted or subjected to forensic and psychiatric expertise only under the supervision and jurisdiction of an independent international court. 
This will take professionals away from local political retaliation, delivering a less corrupt world to future generations.

(Technical note: This action is based on Article 11 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on Media Pluralism, and Articles 67 and 114 TFEU for journalistic market harmonisation and judicial cooperation).

4. Campaign strategy

Involvement of European trade unions and press federations for widespread dissemination.
Targeted digital campaigns on social media to raise awareness about the link between fake news and national security.
Public events and debates in universities and journalism schools in all member countries.
Petitions and information tables in the main European squares to collect digital and paper signatures.

5. Why should people support your ECI?

To defend one's freedom to receive truthful information, not manipulated by occult powers.
To ensure Europe's national security against hybrid warfare attacks and sabotage.
To protect courageous journalists from judicial and psychiatric persecution used as a weapon of censorship.
To ensure job transparency for young professionals, eliminating blocked recommendations and rankings.
To build a future free from corruption and hypocrisy, leaving a healthy democracy to the next generations.