How can I participate ?

In May 2009, citizens from all EU countries will present their recommendations for our social and economic future to European leaders and candidate Members of the European Parliament. You can help them in this challenging task. Make sure your voice is heard!

Let us know what you believe the EU can do to shape our economic and social future in a globalised world. The ideas which receive the most support will be discussed at the European Citizens Consultation in your country and then at European level.

Engaging in the debate on this website enables you to take part in ECC 2009 and get your voice heard.

There are two main points in this project when your voice is particularly important: 

1. To generate ideas on the economic and social future of the European Union (December 2008 - March 2009): You can contribute to the debate on what the EU can do to shape our economic and social future, discuss the issues which are important to you with others, make concrete proposals and vote on proposals made by others.. We look forward to your contributions!

2. Debate the recommendations (April – May 09)
The outcome of the European Citizens’ Consultations in all 27 Member States will be a list of recommendations from citizens on how Europe can shape our economic and social future. Comment on these results before they are handed over to the European leaders !