The next European elections are just around the corner. As a citizen, are you already wondering how to make sure that the issues you care about are represented in the […]
Freedom of movement is one of the most cherished fundamental freedoms of the European Union. Together with the right to political participation they constitute the main building blocks of the […]
The ECI is the the first transnational participatory democracy tool for citizens, not only in Europe, but worldwide. To help make the process of organising an ECI as accessible and […]
This week, the EU Rights Clinic, ECAS and 80 signatories submitted a petition calling the European Parliament to immediate action, to address specific gaps and omissions still featuring in the […]
During an interview with the European Citizens’ Initiative team, our Executive Director Assya Kavrakova described ECAS’ role in helping to develop the ECI into an effective instrument of participatory democracy. […]
Today the Brexit Steering Group of the European Parliament responded to the statement of intent released by the British Government on 21 June, which outlined a proposed settlement scheme for EU […]
With only one month left to register to vote in the Brussels local elections, we would like to take the opportunity to remind all EU mobile citizens residing in how […]
ECAS is pleased that the Council of the EU has confirmed its general approach on the coordination of current social security systems. This new coordination will aim at revising regulations […]
Yesterday the Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) Committee approved the proposal for the revision of the ECI, but rejected an important amendment on the European Parliament’s commitment in the follow-up process. This […]
Acquiring temporary and permanent residence documents is still a burdensome matter, and a serious obstacle to free movement rights, especially for UK nationals. In France there is no requirement for […]