The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Day is organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, as part of the Civil Society Week. The 2026 ECI Day has the title ‘People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future!’ECI Day brings together organisers, civil society and EU institutions to discuss, network and exchange ideas and good practices around the ECI. There will be practical workshops and high-level panel discussions, including a video message from Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner in charge of the ECI.The event will be webstreamed European citizenship Tuesday 3 March 2026, 09:00 - 17:30 (CET)Brussels, Belgium Practical information WhenTuesday 3 March 2026, 09:00 - 17:30 (CET)Where European Economic and Social Committee Rue Belliard/Belliardstraat 99-101, 1040 Brussels, Belgium LanguagesEnglishPart ofEuropean Citizens' InitiativeWebsiteECI Day 2026 | EESC Related events10Mar2026Training and workshopsECI Forum webinar: ‘Understanding the legal requirements for launching a European citizens’ initiative’ Online only02Mar2026Public debatesHearing in the European Parliament on the ‘Ban on conversion practices in the EU’ European Citizens’ Initiative16Dec2025Public debatesDebate on the 12th successful European citizens’ initiative in the plenary session of the European ParliamentLive streaming availableSee all
10Mar2026Training and workshopsECI Forum webinar: ‘Understanding the legal requirements for launching a European citizens’ initiative’ Online only
02Mar2026Public debatesHearing in the European Parliament on the ‘Ban on conversion practices in the EU’ European Citizens’ Initiative
16Dec2025Public debatesDebate on the 12th successful European citizens’ initiative in the plenary session of the European ParliamentLive streaming available
