A video production for the 10th anniversary of the European citizens' initiative by the European Economic and Social Committee.
2023
- In accordance with Article 11 of the ECI Regulation, the use of individual online collection systems was allowed only for initiatives registered before 31 December 2022. Citizens’ initiatives registered after 1 January 2023 can collect support online only with the use of the central online collection system (collection of signatures on paper forms is still allowed). This system is provided by the European Commission.
- The Commission adopts the first report on the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/788 on 6 December 2023.
2020
- 1 January 2020: New rules on the European citizens’ initiative enter into application – Regulation (EU) 2019/788.
- 1 February 2020: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union
Notice: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules in the field of the European Citizens' Initiative. Any reference in this notice to 30 March 2019 at 00.00 (CET), as the withdrawal date of the United Kingdom from the European Union, must be read as referring to 1 February 2020 at 00.00 (CET). - On 15 July 2020, the European Parliament and the Council adopt temporary measures to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of the European citizens' initiative. The new rules allow for an extension of the collection periods of citizens' initiatives affected by the pandemic.
- COVID-19 rules to extend time-limits (from 18 July 2020 to 31 December 2022) - Regulation (EU) 2020/1042, Commission Implementing Decision of 17.12.2020 (EU)2020/2200, Commission Implementing Decision of 19.02.2021 (EU)2021/360 and Commission Implementing Decision of 3.06.2021 EU(2021)944
2019
European Parliament and Council adopt the new rules.
Legislative path followed by the new rules:
Other:
- Press release
- Video
- Factsheet:
2018
Commission adopts 2nd report on the application of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 on the citizens’ initiative.
2017
Following the review launched in 2015, Commission adopts a proposal for new rules on the European citizens’ initiative.
Preparatory work on the Commission proposal:
Other contributions to the review:
2015
Commission adopts first report on the application of the Regulation on the citizens’ initiative and launches a review of the rules.
2012
The rules on the European citizens’ initiative enter into application.
2011
European Parliament and Council adopt the citizens’ initiative: Regulation (EU) No 211/2011
Legislative path followed by the Regulation:
2009
The Lisbon Treaty (introducing the European citizens’ initiative) enters into force.
The EU institutions start work on creating the rules and procedures for this new instrument.
