Political and social polarisation – increasingly present in both the European and global political landscape – poses a significant threat to the stability of democratic systems. At the same time, it is democracy itself that offers a possible solution. That solution is participation, making one’s voice heard and listened to, encouraging co-creation rather than polarisation and division.
(Organised by the European Citizen Action Service)
This interactive workshop explores how civil society organisations (CSOs) can effectively engage in the ECI process to amplify citizens’ voices in policymaking.
This interactive workshop fosters peer-to-peer exchange by connecting successful and previous ECI organisers with current and future organisers. The Meet & Greet will cover campaign areas such as fundraising, community building and communication.
This interactive workshop focuses on the essential role of impact strategies in enhancing the effectiveness of democratic innovations such as ECIs and randomly selected Citizens’ Panels. Over the past 12 years, only two successful ECIs have been partially implemented in relation to their secondary objectives.
European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Day 2025 will take place as part of the EESC’s second edition of Civil Society Week, held on 17-20 March, with a focus on the theme of Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies.
