Studies
Next Level Participation: Citizen-Driven E-Democracy Tools
‘Next Level Participation: Citizen-Driven E-Democracy Tools’, is authored by ECAS’ Participatory Democracy Manager, Flavio Grazian, and Citizen Deliberation Coordinator Hendrik Nahr, for the European Liberal Forum (ELF). Information and communication technology (ICT) constitutes an essential element of people’s daily lives…
Under a Double Lockdown: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mobile EU Citizens’ Rights
At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, freedom of movement quickly collapsed under the pressure of unilateral border closings. Mobile Europeans suddenly found themselves locked down and separated not only from their host communities, but also from their…
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…
Obstacles to Entry and Residence Rights Still a Burden to EU Mobile Citizens
ECAS’ latest report entitled “Freedom of Movement in the EU: A Look Behind The Curtain” looks at the difficulties EU citizens and their family members face with regard to entry and residence rights in another EU country. Freedom of movement…
Brexit’s Forgotten Citizens: Alternatives to EU Citizenship for ‘Static’ UK Nationals
Following the UK's Brexit referendum on 23 June 2016 and the vote to leave the EU, the rights and status of UK nationals living in the EU27 and EU nationals has been the subject of much debate. Yet, whilst the right…
EU Public Consultations in the Digital Age: Enhancing the Role of the EESC and Civil Society Organisations
EU online public consultations are used as a tool to foster transparency at EU level and offer an opportunity to both civil society and European citizens to participate in the EU decision-making process. They are generally run by the European…
Brexit & the European Arrest Warrant: How Will Change Affect the Interests of Citizens?
The UK's decision to leave the EU on 23 June 2016 and the triggering of Article 50 TEU to start the process on 29 March 2017 were decisive moments in British and European history, with great consequences for the relationship…
Recommendations on Learning Mobility: Insights from the Digital Dashboard
As part of the DEEP-linking Youth project, ECAS has developed a set of recommendations for decision-makers on how to improve learning mobility programmes for young people in Europe. The recommendations, based on the challenges to learning mobility that were identified through…
E-Participation Guidelines for Decision-Makers: Social Listening Through the Digital Dashboard
As part of the DEEP-linking Youth project, ECAS has developed a set of guidelines for decision-makers on how to use e-participation as an instrument to engage young people and stimulate their active participation in democratic life. The guidelines are based…
5 Takeaways on Brexit: Read Our Study on Brexit and Citizens’ Rights
Since the Brexit vote in June 2016, a number of studies have looked into the financial and economic impact of Brexit, but there is yet to be a study undertaking a thorough analysis of the consequences of the UK’s withdrawal from…