Citizens have resumed their deliberations during the second panel session
From 24 to 26 April, 150 randomly selected citizens from across the European Union gathered online for the second session of the Citizens' Panel on Preparedness. They focused on deepening their understanding of the topics discussed during the first session and, based on this knowledge, developing their ideas further.
In small working groups, citizens began drafting initial recommendations, which they will finalise during the third session in May. These recommendations will then be submitted to the European Commission to support the implementation of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The goal is to ensure that the actions of the strategy are inclusive, effective, and respond to the needs of all citizens.
Recordings of the plenary sessions are available online: Friday plenary, Sunday plenary
Debate on Preparedness: share your ideas for a resilient Europe
Europe's resilience in the face of crises — be it climate disasters, pandemics, or geopolitical challenges — depends on our collective preparedness. This is why the European Commission has launched its EU Preparedness Union Strategy, emphasising the vital role of local organisations and citizens in building a resilient society.
The online debate is open, inviting citizens across the EU to contribute their ideas and perspectives to inform the strategy and support the work of the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness starting in March.
This is your chance to help shape how Europe can respond swiftly and effectively to future crises, ensuring no one is left behind.
Citizens’ recommendations in action: Commission delivers feedback
The European Commission is turning citizens’ recommendations into tangible action!
Following the Citizens’ Panels on Energy Efficiency and on the New European Budget, two feedback events were held on 6 February to show how participants’ ideas are shaping EU policies.
From guiding energy efficiency initiatives to inspiring the design of the next Multiannual Financial Framework, citizens’ recommendations are enriching the Commission’s policymaking.
Did you miss the events? You can watch the recordings of both sessions here and see how citizens’ voices are going beyond deliberation, making an impact on the lives of Europeans.
Recordings of feedback events: Energy Efficiency New EU Budget
Debate on Intergenerational Fairness is now closed
After nine months of discussion, the online debate feeding into the EU’s Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness has officially come to an end. We warmly thank everyone who contributed their views, experiences, and ideas on how to strengthen solidarity between generations and protect the wellbeing of both today’s and tomorrow’s Europeans.
A report summarising the main themes and insights from the debate is now published on the debate page.
Online debate on PreparednessThe online debate is open, inviting citizens across the EU to contribute their ideas and perspectives to inform the strategy and support the work of the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness starting in March.
Youth Policy DialoguesTired of feeling unheard? That’s changing. Recently, young people from all over the EU and beyond sat down for real, face-to-face talks with us and shared what’s on their minds. Now, it’s your turn.
Young Citizens Assembly on PollinatorsThe decline of pollinating insects threatens the availability of food, our future prosperity and nature. So, how do we reverse the decline of wild pollinating insects?
Citizens deliver final recommendations on Intergenerational Fairness
Over three weekends, 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States representing EUs diversity came together to discuss how European policies can better promote fairness between generations - ensuring that today’s decisions create opportunities and sustainability for the future.
Together, they developed a set of priorities and concrete recommendations to guide EU action on the Strategy of Intergenerational Fairness. Their proposals aim to help policymakers balance social, economic, and environmental goals across generations, contributing to a more just and forward-looking Europe for all.
What is the Citizens’ Engagement Platform?
This is your dedicated space to engage and debate on EU policies that affect us all.
Your feedback is a vital part of our policymaking process. Everyone's voice matters and we are keen to hear yours.
Thanks to real-time translation, you can participate in any of the EU's 24 official languages, and engage with your fellow citizens. Let's build Europe together!
Citizen engagement phases
- ParticipationOnline contributions
Citizens create, comment and vote on contributions on the Citizens' Engagement Platform
- DeliberationEU Citizens' Panels
Contributions feed into European Citizens' Panels and input into the European policymaking process
- Follow-upTaking action on citizens' recommendations
Contributions are followed up on via discussions based on regular reports
- FeedbackTransparent communication on the outcome
Citizens are informed about policy actions
European Citizens' Panels
A key objective of the European Commission is the stronger citizen participation in its democratic processes and policies. In this vein, the Commission has established European Citizens’ Panels as a regular feature of democratic life in the EU.
Each Citizens’ Panel brings together 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States, reflecting Europe's diversity and young generations. The Panels make recommendations on key policies that affect us all.
Stay tuned for latest developments on current and future Panels.
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You can participate by posting contributions or by commenting or endorsing contributions from others. You can contribute in any of the 24 official EU languages. You have to sign-in using EU-Login. Please refer to the EU-login page to create an account.
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