ECI: citizen’s initiative as EU failed policy

Brussels 04.06.2024 The European Commission spokesperson denied the Members of the European Parliament sharp criticism of the failure to implement the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) as an instrument of participatory democracy. This policy tool was introduced by the Lisbon Treaty enabling in 2009 the EU citizens to directly demand the Commission for legislative proposals on…

World animal day: MEPs to End Cage Age

Today is the World animal day, intending to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.  It’s celebrated in different ways in…