Get a greater say in the policies that affect your life. The European Citizens' Initiative is a unique way for you to help shape the EU by calling on the European Commission to propose new laws. Once an initiative has reached 1 million signatures, the Commission will decide on what action to take. See how it works step by step
If you consider starting an initiative, consult the ECI Forum for legal and practical advice.
On 16 July the Commission registered a European citizens' initiative entitled ‘Save your right, Save your flight!’.
It calls for the reversal of changes that undermine passenger's rights and the preservation of the ‘current compensation eligibility thresholds' for air passengers.
The initiative organisers have six months to open the signature collection.
On 8 July the Commission registered a European citizens' initiative entitled ‘Food is a Human Right for All! Guaranteeing healthy, just and sustainable food systems'.
It calls on the Commission to propose or amend legislation in various areas, with the aim of ‘making the right to food a reality’ and integrating it into the EU legal framework that impacts the right to food.
The initiative organisers have six months to open the signature collection.
As of 1 July 2025, the legal age to sign a European citizens’ initiative in Finland was lowered to 16. It is now possible to sign an initiative below the age of 18 in 7 EU countries. See data requirements for each country.
Check the upcoming events related to the European Citizens’ Initiative. You can also see the list of past events; for some, recordings are available.
