Webinar 'What do you need to consider before deciding to use the ECI to achieve your democratic goals?', 2024

In this webinar, we delved into the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) as a powerful agenda setting tool for citizens. 

Our experts provided a comprehensive understanding of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), highlighting its purpose, potential impact, and how it differs from other EU democratic tools, such as petitions to the European Parliament, the Commission’s online public consultations, and citizen assemblies. Participants gained practical insights into the decision-making process and the reasons for using an ECI to drive change at the EU level.

Webinar agenda:

1. Introduction and Welcome 
2. Presentation by Elisa Lironi – ECAS, on the different EU democratic tools and what makes the ECI different
3. Presentation by Vasiliki Mustakis – ECI Forum Team, on the ECI and the ECI Forum
4. Presentation by Piotr Sadowski – ECI for a Water-Smart and Resilient Europe, on why they chose to launch an ECI and their journey so far
5. Q&A
6. Closing remarks

In this webinar, participants will:

- Understand the purpose and impact of the ECI.

- Learn about different EU democratic tools such as Citizens' Assemblies, Petitions, and Consultations.

- Identify what makes the ECI unique compared to other EU democratic tools.

- Hear from experts about how citizens can use these tools effectively.

- Gain insight on the ECI from a current ECI organiser.

Speakers: 

Elisa Lironi, Programme Director - European Democracy, European Citizen Action Service (ECAS)

Piotr Sadowski, ECI Organiser of ECI for a Water-Smart and Resilient Europe

Vasiliki Mustakis, ECI Forum Team 

Platform: Webex 

Language: English