Upon request of the AFCO and PETI Committees, this study identifies difficulties faced by organisers when setting up and running a European Citizens Initiative (ECI). It analyses possible solutions and proposes recommendations to improve the ECI as an effective tool for participatory democracy in the EU. The aim is to propose measures to ensure a straightforward ECI process with less costs and burdens for EU citizens. The ultimate goal is to define concrete actions to empower EU citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of Europe.
AUTHORS
Ms Marta Ballesteros Dr Emanuela Canetta Mr Alexandru Zaciu
RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATORS
Mr Udo Bux Mr Petr Novak Policy Department C: Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs European Parliament B-1047 Brussels E-mail: poldep-citizens@ep.europa.eu