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On July 15, Dr Elena Danescu, Manager of ED-UNILU and ECI Ambassador, took part in the 4th ECI Network Meeting.

This online meet-up between the ECI Communicators was an opportunity to connect and share the latest updates from the Network.

The following topics were covered:

• ECI Initiative updates (new registrations, initiatives under examination by the EC, initiatives that reached major milestones in July)
• Active participation in ECI events
• Reminders on communication requirements and available ECI material
• News from the Network … (suggest your own topic/ask a question)

Initiative updates:

• Two registrations in July:

•  (8/7)
•  (16/07)
• One initiative under examination by EC:
•  â€“ A public hearing in the European Parliament was held on 25 June, and MEPs debated the ECI in Strasbourg on 10 July. The next step is an EC reply by 4 September.
• Two initiatives under verification:

•  â€“ gathered 1.24 million signatures; 3-month verification phase started on 16/06
•  â€“ gathered 1.22 million signatures; 3-month verification phase started on 28/05
• Two initiatives reached major milestones in July:

•  â€“ 1.36 million signatures collected so far; closes on 31/07
•  â€“ 971k signatures so far; closes on 24/09

For further information on this meeting, as well as recent updates by the European Citizen Initiative, you may consult the document below:

• 4th ECI network meet-up presentation

The ECI helps bring causes you care about to the EU level, sparking debates, raising awareness, and triggering policy changes. Once an initiative gathers 1 million verified signatures from at least 7 EU countries, the Commission thoroughly assesses the citizens’ demands and adopts an official reply explaining what it will do; in case it decides that no action is needed, the Commission explains why.  

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