In its basic description, the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) is a tool for participatory democracy. But through its function as such, and its pan-European mechanism, it also contributes to building […]
In a letter sent to the European Union (EU) institutions, a number of Bulgarian civil society organisations (CSOs) are raising alarm over growing threats to their existence. The move follows a […]
The topic of populism is increasingly present in media coverage and academic discussions – a response that reflects its rapid rise throughout Europe. And though still largely ambiguous as a […]
By Raia Mihaylova, ECAS Communications and Outreach Coordinator; Carlotta Besozzi, Civil Society Europe This article was originally published on Nonprofit, a news portal on the third sector and volunteering Think […]
“There is no place like home”. Freedom of movement gives Europeans the opportunity to work, study or settle down in a different European Union (EU) country then their own. But […]
European citizens’ initiative: no EU funds to countries without an independent judiciary and rule of law?
The European citizens’ initiative “Stop corruption in the EU” proposes a fixed time frame for newly acceded countries to carry out reforms in their judicial systems. It also calls for […]
The COVID-19 crises proved more than ever both the need for an open debate on the Europe that we want, and the crucial role of digital democracy tools to make the Conference […]
Over 200 NGOs from across the globe request the UN to establish a World Citizens’ Initiative and give people a direct voice in its affairs. By Daniela Vancic, European Programme Manager […]
The COVID-19 epidemic has risen serious concerns about its impact on democracy. While this is largely due to the response of some EU Member States ‘governments, it is also because […]
In the last several years, there has been a growing feeling of disconnect between the European Union and its citizens. On the one hand, people have been questioning the Union’s […]
Many of the ‘ingredients’ needed for a successful European Citizens’ Initiative are hard or impossible to come by in the current circumstances we find ourselves in, due to the Covid-19 […]
17,5 million Europeans currently live and work in an EU country different from their own. Many of them, however, face serious obstacles when trying to exercise their freedom of movement […]