Participate, Propose, Progress: The power of the European Citizens’ Initiative. How can the ECI strengthen Europe’s social resilience? 

Webstream Atrium 6

• Moderated by Vasiliki Mustakis, European Citizen Action Service (ECAS)

Discover how citizens can shape Europe’s future! Join this interactive session that will bring together experts, practitioners, and participants to explore how the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) can empower democratic participation and strengthen communities across the continent. Through panel discussion, and a hands-on group exercise, participants will learn how collective action can foster trust, inclusion, and resilience in European societies.

Speakers:

• Stefano Spadaro, ECI organiser of "Demand the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel’s violations of human rights" initiative
• Mattéo Garguilo, ECI organiser of "Ban on conversion practices in the EU" initiative 
• Olga Kikou, ECI organiser of "Food is a human right for all! Guaranteeing healthy, just and sustainable food systems" initiative