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@ecas-europe.bsky.social
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The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) is an NGO that empowers citizens by promoting and defending EU rights and digital democracy in the EU.

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 5h
🌍 Good ideas deserve recognition! The ECAS Awards 2026 are celebrating initiatives that bring EU citizenship to life. 🏆 Submit yours and get the chance to win €500 + present your work in Brussels. 👉 crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
☕🥐 Coffee, croissants & a big idea for Europe? 🇪🇺 Learn how to turn your idea into a European Citizens’ Initiative and take it to the next level. 🗓 21 Oct | 09:30–11:00 📍 Brussels 👉 Register: ecas.org/event/from-i...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🏠💻 Working remotely across EU borders? Know your rights. ECAS’s ERIC platform helps you navigate teleworking, mobility and workers’ rights across the EU. 🔎 Find out more: ecas.org/eric/telewor... #EU #Teleworking #FreeMovement
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💡 What if your idea could spark change across Europe? 🇪🇺 Learn how the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) can turn a local concern into European action. ☕🥐 Join our ECI Workshop: 📅 21 Oct | 09:30–11:00 📍 BeCentral, Brussels 🔗 More info: ecas.org/event/from-i...
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From Idea to European Action — Over Coffee & Croissants: European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Workshop - ECAS
Have an idea for change in Europe? Learn how to turn it into a European Citizens’ Initiative – over coffee and croissants! The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) gives EU citizens the opportunity to…
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌍💻 More people are working across borders — but are the rules keeping up? If you telework from another EU country, understanding your rights matters. ECAS’s ERIC platform brings together practical information on cross-border teleworking & EU workers’ rights. 👉 Explore ERIC: ecas.org/eric/telewor...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
♿📢 Accessible communication means communication that reaches everyone. Our Guidelines on Accessible Communications offer practical recommendations to help organisations make their content more inclusive and accessible — from language and formats to digital communication. 📖 ecas.org/publication/...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🇪🇺 ¿Qué retos plantea la libre circulación en la práctica? En una semana, analizaremos casos prácticos sobre residencia y derechos de los ciudadanos de la UE en nuestra formación de Madrid. 📅 6 oct. | 09:30–13:30 📍 Madrid | En español 👉 Inscríbete: ecas.org/event/freedo...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📚💼 Back to school or work? Time to upgrade your ECI skills! 🇪🇺 Learn from experienced organisers and experts how to develop, communicate and build support for a successful European Citizens’ Initiative. 🎓 Free, self-paced and available anytime. 👉 Start learning: academy.europa.eu/courses/esse...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
⏳ How can influencers help your ECI gain momentum? Learn how to approach influencers, build meaningful collaborations and turn their reach into support for your campaign. 👉 Register: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/practical-gu... 📖 Prepare: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/document/how...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On 29 September, our R&D Manager @giuliasandri.bsky.social will speak in Barcelona about the EU’s Fifth Freedom and the challenges researchers face when moving and working across Europe. 📖 Read our report: ecas.org/publication/... #ECAS #FifthFreedom #EuropeanResearchArea #Research
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🔎 How can journalists, researchers & CSOs build stronger relationships with communities to tackle disinformation? Join Fundación Maldita’s online workshop as part of the #CIRCLE project on 8 & 15 Oct, 15:00–17:00 CET. 📝 Apply by 4 Oct: fundacionmaldita.es/en/news/cola...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⏳ Last days to register! 🇱🇺 Explore the key social security, tax, labour law and immigration rules around cross-border telework. 🗣️ Training in English | Luxembourg + online 🔗 buff.ly/hqkisv3 #CrossBorderTelework #Telework #Luxembourg
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Cross-border telework training – Luxembourg - ECAS
Described by the European Labour Authority as a “commonly increasing phenomenon”, cross-border telework gives the opportunity to EU citizens and their family members to live and work from any Member…
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If housing has made life harder, this is for you. An online EU Citizens’ Assembly on housing is recruiting. Three paid evening sessions: 16 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec 2026. Five languages, open to anyone living in the EU. 👉 Register by 31 October: methodsinnovation.questionpro.com/eu-ciembly
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🇪🇺 ¿Trabajas con ciudadanos europeos en España? Conocer bien las normas de libre circulación y residencia es clave para poder orientarles y proteger sus derechos. 📅 6 de octubre | 09:30–13:30 📍 Madrid | Formación en español 👉 Inscríbete: ecas.org/formulario-d...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🇪🇺 ECAS at #CyprusForum2026 How can civic engagement move from participation to real influence? Our Executive Director Assya Kavrakova joins the panel “From Participation to Influence” to discuss citizens’ assemblies, participatory budgeting and meaningful engagement between elections. 📍 Nicosia
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
⏳ 1 month to go! Have an idea for change in Europe? 💡🇪🇺 Join our European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Workshop and learn how to turn your idea into European action — from developing your proposal to building your campaign. 🔗 More info: ecas.org/event/from-i...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future is also a democratic question. In a new Brussels Times article, our colleague Elisa Lironi explores why Europe needs its own techno-democratic path — putting citizens, rights & democracy at the heart of technological change. 📖 www.brusselstimes.com/promoted/229...
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Promoted | The future belongs to the bold: Why Europe must build its own techno-democratic future
By Elisa Lironi, Deputy Executive Director, European Citizen Action Service.
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🔎 Who could help your ECI reach the people who care about your cause? Join our ECI Forum webinar to learn how to identify relevant influencers, build effective collaborations and turn their reach into meaningful support. 🗓 6 October 🔗 Register: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/practical-gu...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🏡 Housing is now firmly on the EU agenda — but how can citizens help shape housing policy? Following #SOTEU2026, our new @eu-ciembly.bsky.social policy brief brings 32 citizen-led recommendations from assemblies in Colchester & Cyprus into the 🇪🇺 housing debate. 📖: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/news/poli...
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Policy Brief 3 - How citizens’ assemblies can contribute to the development and implementation of Europe’s housing agenda
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🇪🇸 Freedom of Movement Training – Spain Working with EU citizens? Strengthen your knowledge of free movement and residence rights through practical cases and expert discussion. 🗓 6 Oct | 09:30–13:30 📍 Madrid | In Spanish 👉 Register: ecas.org/event/freedo...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our response to #SOTEU26 highlights four priorities for a resilient Europe: citizen agency, rights that work in practice, technology that strengthens democracy, and meaningful citizen participation in Europe’s future. Read our full response: ecas.org/a-resilient-...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🇪🇺 Got an idea for Europe? Let’s put it into action! Join our hands-on ECI Workshop to learn how to shape your idea, engage others and build your campaign — over ☕🥐 coffee & croissants! 🗓 21 Oct | 09:30–11:00 📍 BeCentral, Brussels 👉 Register: ecas.org/event/from-i...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💻 Working remotely across borders comes with more than just a laptop. Join our training in English to explore the key social security, tax, labour law and immigration rules for cross-border telework. 📍 Luxembourg + online 🔗 ecas.org/event/cross-...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🇪🇺 Knowledge doesn’t always move freely in the EU. Researchers & practitioners: help us identify barriers to cross-border research and knowledge exchange. 💬 Where are the bottlenecks? 💡 What would improve it? 👉 ecas.org/projects/the...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🇪🇺 Got an initiative making EU citizenship work better for people? 🏆 Enter the ECAS Awards 2026 for a chance to win €500 and present your initiative in Brussels. 👉 crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
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Fostering European Citizenship
Civil Society Organisations are key to turning EU citizenship rights into everyday reality, from freedom of movement and electoral participation to consular protection and access to services across…
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🤝 You don’t need a celebrity to have an influencer. For your ECI, the right voice can be more valuable than the biggest follower count. Learn how to identify trusted voices & build effective collaborations at our ECI webinar. 🗓 6 October 🔗: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/practical-gu...
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Role of influencers and social media strategies in ECIs
Making the most of social media and influencers for your European Citizens’ Initiative A successful European Citizens’ Initiative requires not only a strong idea but also an effective communication…
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🇱🇺 Luxembourg has the EU’s highest share of cross-border teleworkers. But do you know the rules? Join our free training to explore social security, tax, labour law and immigration implications of cross-border telework. 📍 Luxembourg + online 🔗 buff.ly/hqkisv3
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
☕🥐 Have an idea for change in Europe? Turn it into action! Join our European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Workshop and learn how to turn your idea into a European-level campaign. 🇪🇺 📅 21 October | 09:30–11:00 📍 BeCentral, Brussels 👉 Register: ecas.org/eci-workshop...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Rejoignez-nous à Paris pour notre formation sur les droits à la libre circulation dans l’UE et approfondissez vos connaissances à travers des cas pratiques. 🗓 15 sept. | 09h30–13h30 📍 Paris | Espace Vinci 👉 Inscrivez-vous : ecas.org/event/format...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🇪🇺 ¿Trabajas en una administración pública o en una organización de la sociedad civil? Participa en nuestra formación gratuita sobre libre circulación, en formato híbrido (Madrid + online), y descubre cómo aplicar la Directiva 2004/38/CE en tu trabajo diario. 👉 Inscríbete: ecas.org/formulario-d...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
💻 Cross-border telework is changing fast. This free training helps you better understand the rules and support workers and employers with confidence. 📍 Luxembourg + online 🔗 Register: ecas.org/event/cross-... #CrossBorderTelework #EURights
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
💻 Always connected, always working? For remote workers, the right to disconnect is becoming increasingly important—but how it applies often depends on national rules and workplace practices. Not sure what applies in your case? 💬 Ask ERIC: buff.ly/H2jNxpb
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌍 Local action, real EU impact. Across Europe, people are turning EU citizenship rights into everyday reality. The ECAS Awards 2026 highlight these initiatives and the changemakers behind them. 🏆 Share your story & present in Brussels 👉 buff.ly/B1IhN7U #ECASAwards2026 #EUCitizenship #CivilSociety
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🇪🇺 La libre circulación es un derecho, pero su aplicación plantea retos reales. 📍 Formación en Madrid | 6 oct. 2026 (híbrida) para trabajar casos prácticos y mejorar el apoyo a ciudadanos de la UE. 👉 buff.ly/rUdclHl
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
💡 When a big idea isn’t enough to build a big campaign The organisers of “No more double standards on human rights” share an honest look at what didn’t work, the challenges they faced & why they decided to rethink their strategy. Read their story: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/citizens-exp...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🏖️ Planning your pension shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Accessing your pension depends on where you worked or live—and the rules can differ across EU countries. Not sure where to start? 💬 Your Europe Advice offers free, personalised answers within 72 hours. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/eu-rights/en...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌍 Small actions, big EU impact. Across Europe, local initiatives are making EU citizenship rights more real in everyday life. The ECAS Awards 2026 celebrate these changemakers. 🏆 Share your story & present in Brussels. 👉 buff.ly/B1IhN7U #ECASAwards2026 #EUCitizenship #CivilSociety
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Autumn is campaign season 🍂 The strongest campaigns are prepared long before they begin. Planning an ECI? Join us 6 October for practical tips on social media, community engagement & working with influencers. 🔗 Register: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/practical-gu...
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Role of influencers and social media strategies in ECIs
Making the most of social media and influencers for your European Citizens’ Initiative A successful European Citizens’ Initiative requires not only a strong idea but also an effective communication…
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
💻 Cross-border telework rules are evolving—and so are the challenges for those advising on them. This training helps professionals stay up to date and handle real cases involving tax, social security, and labour law across borders. 📍 Luxembourg + online 👉 ecas.org/event/cross-...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🇪🇺 When knowledge doesn’t move freely, innovation slows down. Researchers & practitioners: share real barriers to cross-border research. 💬 What creates friction? 💡 What would fix it? 👉 ecas.org/projects/the...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📚 Back-to-school season is the perfect time to upgrade your skills! Want to turn a good idea into a successful ECI? The free, self-paced Essential Skills for ECI Organisers course covers strategy, fundraising & community building. 🎓 Learn more: academy.europa.eu/courses/esse...
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Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers
Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇪🇺 Sur le terrain, la libre circulation pose des défis concrets. 📍 Formation à Paris le 15 septembre 2026 pour travailler sur des cas pratiques et renforcer l’accompagnement des citoyens. 👉 buff.ly/IMN0mLL
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🤖 Meet ERIC: ECAS’s AI-powered Rights Information Centre for EU citizens. Working remotely across borders? ERIC helps you navigate key rules on telework, permits, tax, and social security—without the complexity. 💬 Ask your question: buff.ly/KxfhJMx
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🇪🇺 La libre circulación requiere aplicación práctica. Formación en Madrid el 6 oct. 2026 (híbrida) para trabajar casos reales y mejorar el apoyo a ciudadanos de la UE. 👉 ecas.org/event/freedo... #LibreCirculación #DerechosUE
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🐾 Planning to travel with your pet in the EU? If your furry friend is part of the family, make sure you're aware of the EU travel rules for animals. ❓Still have questions or need help? Our legal experts at Your Europe Advice offer free assistance: ec.europa.eu/eu-rights/en...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
What can campaigners learn? 💡 Successful ECIs combine compelling storytelling, active communities, trusted messengers and consistent communication. Join our 6 October webinar to explore practical examples & lessons from past campaigns. 🔗 Register: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/practical-gu...
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🇪🇺 EU freedom of movement rights only work when they’re applied in practice. Join our training in Paris on 15 September 2026 to explore real-life cases, recent developments, and practical ways to support mobile EU citizens. Designed for professionals working directly with citizens. 👉 buff.ly/IMN0mLL
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🌍 Local action, real EU impact. The ECAS Awards 2026 celebrate initiatives bringing EU citizenship rights to life across Europe. 🏆 Share your work & present in Brussels. 👉 buff.ly/B1IhN7U #ECASAwards2026 #EUCitizenship
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
💡 Great ideas deserve great campaigns. Want to build a successful European Citizens’ Initiative? The free, self-paced Essential Skills for ECI Organisers course offers practical guidance on strategy, communication, fundraising & community engagement. 🎓 academy.europa.eu/courses/esse...
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Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers
Essential Skills for European Citizens' Initiative Organisers
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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
💻🚫 Do remote workers in the EU have the right to disconnect? Yes. While there’s no single EU “right to disconnect” law, the principle is reflected in EU rules and national legislation across Member States. 💬 Ask ERIC: buff.ly/H2jNxpb
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