Council of the European Union and European Parliament 17 April 2019, Regulation (EU) 2019/788 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the European citizens' initiative (Text with EEA relevance.)

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Regulation (EU) 2019/788 establishes the European citizens' initiative, aiming to enhance democratic participation by allowing citizens to request the Commission to propose legal acts. Key provisions include requirements for a minimum age for supporters, the necessity of one million signatures from a significant number of Member States, and the establishment of a central online system for collecting statements of support. The regulation emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and the protection of personal data, while ensuring that initiatives are effectively examined and responded to by the Commission within a specified timeframe.AI