The European Citizens’ Initiative: Process and Practice

Procedural steps: the successive phases of an initiative

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European Citizens’ Initiative supporting tools

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Online Course: Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers

Training Session for Newly Registered ECIs

Once your initiative is officially registered by the European Commission, the ECI Forum contacts you via email and invites you to attend an online tailor-made training session (in English) which includes an overview of the signature collection process, the support tools available and campaigning advice.

ECI Infopacket for Civil Society Organisations

Book with lightbulb

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Discover the first-ever ECI Infopacket designed specifically for civil society organisations, by civil society organisations!

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Meet and greet with organisers of the ECI’s Fur Free Europe and High-Speed Rail

Meet and Greet with Claudia Taccani

Meet-and-greet with five organisers of three European citizens’ initiatives (2022)

Learning by doing, with passion

Transcript – video 'Learning by doing, with passion'

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Organisers of European citizens’ initiatives share their experience (2021)

Success stories

Save Bees and Farmers! Towards a Bee-Friendly Agriculture for a Healthy Environment

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Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing

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Read more Success Stories here!

Blog Post Template and Editorial Guidelines

ECI Forum - Blog Article Template

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ECI Forum - Blog Editorial Guidelines

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Webinars' overview

Closed

UPDATED ON: 24/01/2024

Webinar, 'Communicating Your ECI! Tips and tricks on how to promote your initiative', 2024

Recording available

Start date: 20/02/2024
End date: 20/02/2024

Good practices

Closed

UPDATED ON: 15/12/2023

European Citizens’ Initiative World Café

Start date: 29/01/2024
End date: 29/01/2024

Closed

UPDATED ON: 23/10/2023

Webinar, 'What is the ECI and Why Should I Care?', 2023

Recording available

Start date: 23/11/2023 - 12:30
End date: 23/11/2023

Good practices

Closed

UPDATED ON: 20/10/2023

Civil Society Welcome Meeting

Start date: 14/11/2023 - 16:00
End date: 14/11/2023

Events and awareness raising

Closed

UPDATED ON: 22/09/2023

Speakers: Olga Kikou, Nils Kluger, Andre Menache

Webinar 'How to budget your European Citizens’ Initiative with input from successful ECI Campaigners'. 2023

Recording available

Start date: 11/10/2023 - 14:30
End date: 11/10/2023

Good practices

Closed

UPDATED ON: 11/09/2023

Speakers: Elsa Kraemer, Christelle Savall, Almog Yoana Sade

Webinar 'Engaging Young People in Your ECI - What You Need to Know', 2023

Recording available

Start date: 28/09/2023 - 17:00
End date: 28/09/2023

Closed

UPDATED ON: 12/05/2023

Webinar ‘EU Democracy in Action – Have Your Say with the European Citizens’ Initiative’ Toolkit for Schools', 2023

Recording available

Start date: 11/05/2023
End date: 11/05/2023

Closed

UPDATED ON: 14/02/2023

Speakers: Jerôme Stefanini , Nils Kluger

Webinar 'Collecting Signatures Online - What you need to know about the Central Online Collection System with testimonials from successful ECIs!'

Recording available

Start date: 14/03/2023
End date: 14/03/2023

Closed

UPDATED ON: 30/08/2022

Webinar 'Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers - The Basics'

Recording available

Start date: 19/10/2022 - 12:30
End date: 19/10/2022

Calendar of events

Check the upcoming events related to the European Citizens’ Initiative. You can also see the list of past events; for some, recordings are available.

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on the ECI Forum reflect solely the point of view of their authors and can in no way be taken to reflect the position of the European Commission or of the European Union.