Contribute actively to our work
There are many different ways to participate in the ongoing development of EU policy and law, and to meet with key EU officials to share ideas and views.
Read on to learn more about how to get involved and have your say on Europe’s future.
From a portal where you can have your say, to information about jobs, how to visit us, and how to apply for funding opportunities.
Engaging with the Commission on EU policy
Actively participate in shaping European policies by sharing views on EU policy and law with us.
You can have your say on Commission initiatives and by doing so, help to fine-tune preparatory work on EU legislation at different stages of the process. Roadmaps, draft acts, proposals and adopted acts are usually open for feedback periods of 4 weeks.
The Citizen’s engagement platform is another way for you to engage. This is a dedicated space for engaging and debating on EU policies that affect us all. People can participate by posting contributions or by commenting or endorsing contributions from others. These contributions feed into European Citizens' Panels and input into the European policymaking process.
You can help to initiate new proposals. If you want the EU to take action on a particular issue, you can launch a citizens’ initiative calling on the European Commission to propose new EU legislation on that issue. You can also submit a petition to ask the European Parliament to look into an issue that affects you, or complain about how an EU law is being applied.
Applying for funding and tender contracts
There are a wide variety of EU funding opportunities you can apply for as a citizen or a business. Learn how to apply by finding out what you should know before you start applying, as well as information about who can get funding, the application process and the award procedure.
Use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to find which opportunities are currently available, find partners or to submit a proposal.
Applying for jobs
Interested in working for the EU? The EU offers employment in various staff categories: permanent officials, contract and temporary staff, seconded national experts, trainees and others. Job applications are managed by the European Personnel Selection Office, EPSO.
Visit us and attend our events
The Commission has offices in every EU country, although most departments are located in Brussels or Luxembourg. Find out how you can visit the Commission, executive agencies and other EU institutions, bodies and agencies.
Visiting groups can discover the role of the Commission and hear about its key policies from Commission staff at the Visitor’s Centre in Brussels. Information programmes are organised for business representatives, local government, journalists, politicians, students, etc.
Experience Europe is a permanent exhibition in Brussels where you can find out about the European Commission’s core work, priorities and policies, and about EU values, in a playful and interactive environment.
We also organise various events throughout the year. Take a look at our list of upcoming events to see how you can take part.
Connect with us on social media
We use various widely-used social media channels to present our work. There as well you can contribute and engage in conversations and share our content.