European Economic
and Social Committee
The European Citizens’ Initiative – State of play in Bulgaria
On 15 September 2026, the EESC Group on the European Citizens’ Initiative, with the support of the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will organise a debate in Sofia on the state of play of the European Citizens’ Initiative in Bulgaria.
The event will bring together ECI stakeholders and communicators, such as representatives of EU institutions, civil society, youth, academia and local authorities, to discuss how awareness, visibility and participation in the European Citizens’ Initiative can be further strengthened at national level.
Participants will exchange experiences, good practices and ideas on how to make this unique EU participatory democracy tool more accessible and impactful for Bulgarian citizens.