ECAS - European Citizen Action Service

Did you know that in most Member States, individuals are required to register with the local authorities after residing there for three months? We illustrate this through the story of Mateo, a Spanish national who works as an interpreter and is planning to move to Belgium. 👇 ❔ Check out our toolkit to help address your concerns about cross-border telework! https://buff.ly/4jzpeCo

What’s coming up at ECAS in 2025? Explore our Work Programme 2025 to discover our key projects, events, and initiatives! This year, we’re launching new projects like INTERFACED, which explores how people have engaged in politics since the COVID-19 pandemic, or PACT, which strengthens awareness and appreciation of European values and the Charter of Fundamental Rights across Bulgaria. 🔍 Get all the details about our work programme here: https://buff.ly/41quPnw

📢 Who Can Benefit from Freedom of Movement in the EU? 🇪🇺 Freedom of movement allows EU citizens and their non-EU family members to live and travel freely across the EU—but this right comes with certain limitations. 🔍 Directive 2004/38 defines who qualifies for free movement and what restrictions apply. To further clarify its complex aspects, the European Commission released comprehensive Guidance in December 2023, shedding light on key legal interpretations and case law. 📌 Navigating residence rights can be challenging, so ECAS has created a user-friendly flowchart to help EU citizens and their non-EU family members understand their rights at a glance. 📥 Download it here:

Every year, we publish our Activity Report! In 2024, a year marked by the European Parliament elections, ECAS empowered European citizens with reliable information on their rights and opportunities: 🔹 20,000+ citizens received tailored advice on EU rights 🔹 10,000+ citizens used our European Parliament Elections voting app 🔹 34,000+ citizens reached through our European Elections campaign 🔹 800+ participants engaged in high-quality training & events 🔹 8M+ Europeans impacted by ECAS grantees' projects 📖 Read our 2024 Activity Report: https://buff.ly/416BAJH See our past activity reports and check ECAS evolution 📈: https://buff.ly/3ORrrLz

Join ECAS as an EU Rights Intern! Are you passionate about European citizenship rights? Do you thrive in a creative environment, take initiative, and work well both independently and as part of a team? If so, this opportunity is for you! At ECAS, we’re looking for an EU Rights Intern who is eager to dive into key European citizenship issues and contribute meaningfully to our work. 📩 How to apply: https://lnkd.in/eBnkwgA4 Jobs in Brussels EU of Opportunities

According to Eurostat, in 2023, 44% of EU citizens lacked basic digital skills, limiting their ability to participate in today’s digital world fully. As part of the European Digital Decade, ECAS is calling on YOU to help shape a more inclusive future! 💡 What solutions can drive digital accessibility and inclusion? Submit your ideas and initiatives for digital inclusion and get recognised in the ECAS Awards for Innovative Citizenship 2024! Learn more and participate: https://buff.ly/3zN0Ryt

📢 We have a new online course! Are you a policymaker, student, or part of a Civil Society Organisation? Do you want to know more about EU legislation covering travel and residence rights? 🌍✈️ Join ECAS' free online course to: - Understand entry & residence rights for EU citizens & non-EU family members - Support EU mobile citizens with registration formalities in a new Member State - Apply EU freedom of movement laws locally 🎓 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dR4s84Em

🚀 Want to Make Your #EuropeanCitizensInitiative a Success? Join the ECI webinar on February 25th to learn effective strategies from experienced organisers! What You’ll Learn: 🔹 How to build strong networks 🔹 Tips for running an effective campaign 🔹 Real-world insights from successful ECI organisers Register Now: https://buff.ly/4aZd41E

🚀 Boost Your Application for the Enhancing Media Resilience and Quality News Journalism Proposal! Join our project Introductory Webinar to get valuable insights into the application process and learn how to make your proposal stand out. 🗓️ Date: 28th February Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CET 🔗 https://buff.ly/41i8Yyz Meet the Speaker: irina faion – Project Manager of the MediaResilience Project at OSIS, with over 25 years of experience in international development. She’s an expert in democratisation, governance reforms, transparency, and accountability, having collaborated with global organisations like USAID, SDC, UNICEF, and OSF. Secure your spot now and take the first step towards a stronger application! 

ECAS colleagues Elisa Lironi and Nicolò Triacca explained more about INDEU project: 👉 Its goal is to solicit citizen’s opinions and recommendations on an EU digital transformation policy that leaves no one behind 👉 It will involve more than 2.300 citizens from 6 different countries Learn more! https://lnkd.in/dJdeafDU