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ECAS welcomes new Citizens’ Rights Training Coordinator
Following a period of reflection in order to re-evaluate and improve its training services, ECAS is excited to welcome its new Citizens' Rights Training Coordinator, David Garcia-Falaux. With extensive knowledge and experience in the field, David will contribute to delivering…
Recommendations for a successful and effective Conference on the Future of Europe
The Conference on the Future of Europe, taken up by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presents an important opportunity to strengthen the democratic quality of the discussion on the future of Europe and a possibility to…
EU Rights in the Spotlight – October
This EU Rights in the Spotlight section features a European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgments affecting EU citizenship: Income from employment without a lawful work permit can be used to prove 'sufficient resources' On 2 October 2019, the European Court…
ECAS June News Flash – State of the Union Citizens Rights 2019 | Civil Society Days 2019 | Empowering a New Generation of EU Citizens | Populism Beyond the Popular Narratives | #myEUstory
Welcome to the June edition of the ECAS Newsletter! Below is a preview of some of the articles included in this issue: Read the full newsletter here! We wish you a happy and…
EU Rights in the Spotlight – June
This EU Rights in the Spotlight section features one European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgments affecting EU citizenship: The German vignette for the use by passenger vehicles of federal roads is contrary to EU law On June 18th, the European…
Voting obstacles, political rights and Brexit: Report from State of the Union Citizens’ Rights 2019
Brexit, the rise of populism and the challenges of online disinformation have all tugged at different citizens’ rights, including those at the core of a European citizenship. Being a key election year, it is important to create chances to have…
EU Rights in the Spotlight – March 2019
This EU Rights in the Spotlight section features two European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgments affecting EU citizenship and the area of freedom, security and justice: EU law does not preclude the loss of the nationality of a Member State and,…
Digital Tools, E-voting and a Changing Democracy: Report from Digital Democracy Day 2019
Digital tools are changing democracy as we know it, bringing along new opportunities, advances and challenges. Online platforms and e-voting practices have given access to the political world where it was lacking before, allowing citizens to be better informed and…
Forgotten Societies and the Rise of Populism Across Europe
Study on “Societies Outside Metropolises: The Role of Civil Society Organisations in Facing Populism”, commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee and executed by ECAS, looks to better understand the factors influencing citizens' choices in favour of populism in non-metropolitan areas…
EU Rights in the Spotlight – from December 2018 to February 2019
This EU Rights in the Spotlight section features two ECJ judgments affecting access to family benefits by EU mobile citizens, freedom, security and justice. Under EU law, it is not necessary that a person is employed in a Member…