the European Citizens' Initiative

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:initiative
gptkbp:address environmental issues
human rights issues
education issues
healthcare issues
consumer protection issues
gptkbp:allows citizens of the EU
gptkbp:application encourages dialogue
empowers citizens to act.
fosters citizen engagement
gptkbp:can_be_used_to propose legislation
gptkbp:can_lead_to public hearings
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:established gptkb:2012
gptkbp:example grassroots activism
citizen empowerment
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Regulation_(EU)_No_211/2011
gptkbp:has_a_deadline_of one year for signature collection
gptkbp:has_specific_rules_for registration and validation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the European Citizens' Initiative
gptkbp:influence EU policy making
gptkbp:initiated_by citizens of at least seven member states
gptkbp:initiatives enhances democracy in the EU
gptkbp:is_a_form_of political participation
direct democracy
participatory democracy
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for gptkb:Treaty_of_Lisbon
supports citizen initiatives
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for collective action
facilitates public discourse
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for political engagement
democratic engagement
enables collective action
gptkbp:is_a_way_to influence decision-making
encourage accountability
mobilize citizens
influence EU legislation
raise awareness on issues
gptkbp:is_available_in all official EU languages
gptkbp:is_designed_to empower EU citizens
bridge the gap between citizens and EU institutions
gptkbp:is_facilitated_by online platforms
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:European_integration
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:European_Commission
gptkbp:is_part_of European democracy
gptkbp:is_promoted_by NGOs and civil society organizations
gptkbp:is_subject_to EU law
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:European_Parliament
European civil society
gptkbp:is_used_in various social issues
gptkbp:legal_framework public participation
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action policy innovation
citizen-led proposals
gptkbp:promotes citizen participation
gptkbp:provides_opportunities_for civic engagement
gptkbp:requires one million signatures
gptkbp:requires_a_minimum_age_of 18 years for signatories
gptkbp:sister_channel gptkb:public_opinion
gptkbp:targets gptkb:European_Commission
gptkbp:technique civic participation
gptkbp:type_of promote transparency
political expression
gptkbp:was_a_response_to EU citizens' demands
democratic deficit in the EU
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Treaty_of_Lisbon_2007
gptkb:Treaty_of_Lisbon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5