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    The document discusses the rights and opportunities for citizens of the European Union to actively participate in the political process. It provides a brief history of citizenship in the EU and the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative. It outlines the main political rights of EU citizens, such as freedom of movement and voting rights. The document encourages citizens to get informed, participate, and take action at the EU level through various initiatives and petitions. It also notes that seven European Citizens Initiatives have received an official response from the European Commission.

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    The document discusses the rights and opportunities for citizens of the European Union to actively participate in the political process. It provides a brief history of citizenship in the EU and the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative. It outlines the main political rights of EU citizens, such as freedom of movement and voting rights. The document encourages citizens to get informed, participate, and take action at the EU level through various initiatives and petitions. It also notes that seven European Citizens Initiatives have received an official response from the European Commission.

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    The document discusses the rights and opportunities for citizens of the European Union to actively participate in the political process. It provides a brief history of citizenship in the EU and the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative. It outlines the main political rights of EU citizens, such as freedom of movement and voting rights. The document encourages citizens to get informed, participate, and take action at the EU level through various initiatives and petitions. It also notes that seven European Citizens Initiatives have received an official response from the European Commission.

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    The document discusses the rights and opportunities for citizens of the European Union to actively participate in the political process. It provides a brief history of citizenship in the EU and the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative. It outlines the main political rights of EU citizens, such as freedom of movement and voting rights. The document encourages citizens to get informed, participate, and take action at the EU level through various initiatives and petitions. It also notes that seven European Citizens Initiatives have received an official response from the European Commission.

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    OUR 

    INFLUENCE AS
    EUROPEAN CITIZENS
    CARAGIOIU DAIANA
    BOLBOAȘĂ ADELINA
    STRUCTURE

    A BIT OF HISTORY
    THE EUROPEAN CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE VIDEO
    THE MAIN POLITICAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
    HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN?
    THE EU LEVEL OF ACTION
    DID YOU KNOW THAT...
    SOURCES
    A BIT OF HISTORY
     Does 1 November 1993 ring a bell? On that day, the citizens of all the Member States achieved a
    new legal status as 'citizens of the European Union'. The (economic) 'European Community' was
    also replaced by the (political) 'European Union'. 

     Introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) in 2012. This tool was further updated in
    2020, creating even better opportunities to make your voice heard.
    THE
    EUROPEAN
    CITIZENS’
    INITIATIVE
    • https://youtu.be/xCaZ6bkJQkM
    EU CITIZENS HAVE FOUR
    MAIN POLITICAL RIGHTS AND
    FREEDOMS:

     to move, reside and work freely within the EU territory;


     to receive protection from the diplomatic authorities of any
    Member State when outside the EU;
     to vote and stand for election at local and EU level in any Member
    State;
     to participate in the EU legislative process, for example by
    petitioning the European Parliament; and organising/supporting a
    European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).
     GET INFORMED! - Before
    you act, enquire about your
    rights and duties

     BE CONSULTED!- You have
    HOW TO BE many channels enabling you
    AN ACTIVE to comment on EU policies
    CITIZEN? and proposals

     PARTICIPATE!-You can
    join a political party or
    organise your own citizens’
    initiative
    EU LEVEL OF
    ACTION

    • The European level offers a multitude of


    ways to act: from voting to representing.
    • The European Union is the world's first
    transnational democracy. As an EU citizen,
    you enjoy a wide range of opportunities to
    make your voice heard
    • As an EU citizen, you can run for the
    European Parliament, submit a complaint to
    the European Ombudsman, get assistance
    with your problem, make your voice
    heard publicly, petition the European
    Parliament or launch a European Citizens’
    Initiative.
    DID YOU KNOW
    THAT...?

      There are 7 answered European Citizens


    Initiatives, that received an official positive reply
    from the European Comission:
     Save bees and farmers ! Towards a bee-friendl
    y agriculture for a healthy environment
    ,
      End the Cage Age,
     Ban glyphosate and protect people and the env
    ironment from toxic pesticides
    ,
      
    Minority SafePack – one million signatures fo
    r diversity in Europe
    , 
     Stop vivisection,
      
    Water and sanitation are a human right! Water
    is a public good, not a commodity!
    SOURCES

     https://europa.eu/citizens-initiative/find-initiati
    ve_en?CATEGORY%5B0%5D=any&STATU
    S%5B0%5D=ANSWERED&SECTION=ALL
     https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/networks/eur
    opean-migration-network-emn/emn-asylum-an
    d-migration-glossary/glossary/active-citizenshi
    p_en
     https://www.eesc.europa.eu/eptac/en/quickguid
    e-to-active-citizenship.html
     Google images

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