Image with a dark blue background. White text reads: 'European citizens' initiative. A way for citizens to invite the European Commission to propose new laws.' Below that, a button says 'Swipe to learn more' with an arrow pointing right. In the bottom left corner is the logo for the European Citizens' Initiative and the EU flag.
Infographic showing the first three steps of the European Citizens' Initiative process. 1. Preparation: Form a group of at least 7 EU citizens from 7 different EU countries. 2. Registration: The Commission checks if the conditions for registration are met. A red speech bubble notes '123 initiatives registered since 2012.' 3. Collection: Organisers have 12 months to collect at least 1 million signatures. A green speech bubble notes '4 initiatives currently open for signature.'
Infographic showing steps 4 and 5 of the European Citizens' Initiative process. 4. Verification: National authorities verify the signatures collected. A yellow speech bubble notes '3 initiatives in verification stage.' 5. Submission: Once the 1 million signatures and required thresholds are verified, the initiative can be submitted to the Commission. A red speech bubble notes '2 initiatives under examination by the Commission.'
Infographic showing step 6 of the European Citizens' Initiative process. 6. Examination and reply: Organisers meet with the Commission, followed by a public hearing in the European Parliament. After, the Commission issues its official response. A blue speech bubble notes '11 initiatives received an official answer.'
Two new European citizens’ initiatives have been registered this week – each one started by a group of citizens who want their idea discussed at EU level.
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