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Take the Initiative - Shape Europe with the European Citizens' Initiative

The European Citizens' Initiative empowers EU citizens to influence policies, fostering participatory democracy. Join the campaign to raise awareness and increase citizen engagement across Europe. Learn why and how to use this innovative tool through interactive events and tailored communication materials. Support the initiative and be part of shaping the future of Europe!

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Take the Initiative - Shape Europe with the European Citizens' Initiative

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  1. TAKE THE INITIATIVE European Citizens' Initiative Communication Campaign #EUTakeTheInitiative ec.europa.eu/citizens-initiative

  2. The European Citizens' Initiative: Your tool to shape Europe • Unique & innovative tool encouraging greater participatory democracy in the EU • Opportunity for EU citizens to have a greater say in the policies that affect their lives • Enables citizens from different countries to exchange ideas and come togetheraround an issue close to their heart • Brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to the attention of EU decision-makers

  3. The European Citizens' Initiative: Taking a leap forward • Increasing democratic legitimacy through stronger citizen participation: a priority for the European Commission • Time to make the European Citizens’ Initiative known to all Europeans, boost the level of participation and the number of initiatives! • Communication campaign “Take the Initiative”to increase awareness throughout EU

  4. Take the Initiative Communication campaign • An EU-wide 3-year communication campaign • Launched in April 2018 at European Economic and Social Committee’s ECI Day

  5. Take the Initiative Communication campaign Two sets of activities foreseen Social media campaign for citizens, supported by animatedvideos and other information material. National awareness raising events,with stakeholders interested in engaging around the European Citizens' Initiative. First event: Bulgaria, May 2018 Other events in 2018: Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Portugal, France, and Austria.

  6. Communication Campaign Spread the word • Willing to make the tool better known and foster citizen participation? • Support offered to resound key messages andbring the European Citizens’ Initiative to light • Kit of tailor-made communication materials highlighting: • what makes the European Citizens' Initiative unique • why citizens should use it • how it works in practice • Everything multi-lingual & available online

  7. Communication Campaign Toolkit • Elements to present the campaign(and engage members, networks) • Campaign brief • Presentation slide deck • Letter

  8. Communication Campaign Toolkit • Elements to promote the European Citizens' Initiative tool… • Animated videos • Leaflet • Infographics • Postcard (EN only) • Web-banner • Sample social media posts • News item • … on feedback and needs of engaged actors

  9. Web banners 960x180 px 300x250 px 1160x440 px

  10. Leaflet Infographics Postcard

  11. Social Media

  12. Social Media

  13. Stand at eventsInteract with other initiatives supporters What initiative would YOU support? • Name your initiative on a speech balloon • Take a photo • Leave your contact details • Agree on sharing your contact details with visitors of our stand during future events in EU Member States

  14. Communication CampaignStay tuned! News from the campaign ec.europa.eu/citizens-initiative/public/communication #EUTakeTheInitiative

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