Citizens' Panel laid groundwork for discussions on New EU Budget
150 citizens from across Europe gathered in Brussels to begin discussions on the new European long-term budget. During this initial session, they focused on understanding the EU budget's scope and discussing the areas that should be prioritised for financial support.
Participants explored key challenges and opportunities, aiming to determine how EU funding can best improve citizens' daily lives. They came up with initial suggestions, laying the foundation for further discussion.
By the end of the closing session in May, participants will have agreed on a series of actionable recommendations. These will be submitted to the European Commission to support the future work on the EU budget.
Shape the Future with Us: Intergenerational Fairness Debate
Envision an EU where generations unite for a flourishing society. What do you want it to look like? And what should happen now to make it come true?
The European Commission is inviting you to help co-create a groundbreaking strategy on Intergenerational Fairness.
Use this platform to share what you want it to look like, what you think is important and what is currently missing.
Debate launched - share your views on the EU's budget
We want to hear your views to help define the Union’s future budget. Do you have ideas on how the European budget could make a direct and positive difference in your life?
In 2025, the Commission will present a proposal for a new European long-term budget starting in 2028, which will then be decided by the European Parliament and Member States.
Youth Policy DialoguesTired of feeling unheard? That’s changing. Recently, young people from all over the EU and beyond sat down for real, face-to-face talks with us and shared what’s on their minds.
Now, it’s your turn.
Intergenerational FairnessEnvision an EU where generations unite for a flourishing society. What do you want it to look like? And what should happen now to make it come true?
Share your views and engage with other citizens.
A New European BudgetWe want to hear your views to help define the Union’s future budget. Do you have ideas on how the European budget could make a direct and positive difference in your life?
Share your views on the future EU's budget and engage with other citizens.
What is the Citizens’ Engagement Platform?
This is your dedicated space to engage and debate on EU policies that affect us all.
Your feedback is a vital part of our policymaking process. Everyone's voice matters and we are keen to hear yours.
Thanks to real-time translation, you can participate in any of the EU's 24 official languages, and engage with your fellow citizens. Let's build Europe together!
Citizen engagement phases
- ParticipationOnline contributions
Citizens create, comment and vote on contributions on the Citizens' Engagement Platform
- DeliberationEU Citizens' Panels
Contributions feed into European Citizens' Panels and input into the European policymaking process
- Follow-upTaking action on citizens' recommendations
Contributions are followed up on via discussions based on regular reports
- FeedbackTransparent communication on the outcome
Citizens are informed about policy actions
You can participate by posting contributions or by commenting or endorsing contributions from others. You can contribute in any of the 24 official EU languages. You have to sign-in using EU-Login. Please refer to the EU-login page to create an account.
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European Citizens' Panels
A key objective of the European Commission is the stronger citizen participation in its democratic processes and policies. In this vein, the Commission has established European Citizens’ Panels as a regular feature of democratic life in the EU.
Each Citizens’ Panel brings together 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States, reflecting Europe's diversity and young generations. The Panels make recommendations on key policies that affect us all.
Stay tuned for latest developments on current and future Panels.
