Communication material

The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) needs your help to reach all European citizens.

Since 2012, close to 800 people have started European citizens’ initiatives, while more than 17 million signatures of support have been collected. Find more facts and figures here.

Taking part in European democracy is every EU citizen’s right – whether by starting, joining or signing a citizens’ initiative. You can also get involved by spreading the word. Use your voice and communication channels to promote the ECI among your networks!

Check out the materials below to get started – you can re-use them or take inspiration for your context.

Test your knowledge on the European Citizens’ Initiative with this quiz!

Videos covering many elements of the European Citizens’ Initiative – from what the citizens' initiative is to the impact it has on organisers’ lives – are available in all EU languages.

The CitizenCentral podcast shares the stories of initiative organisers. Listen on our dedicated podcast page or your favourite streaming platform.

Use and follow #EUTakeTheInitiative for the latest social media updates.

Below you can find sample posts, visuals, GIFs and a social media kit to get started.

Tailor-made communication materials are available in all EU languages and ready to be used or customised. This set of materials can be used online and in-person.

Materials to hand out, send out or to help you present the ECI.

A guide to the European Citizens' Initiative and the promotional postcard are available for download in all EU languages from the Publications Office.

Promote the ECI in general, the podcast or the newsletter with these web banners. All languages available.