The European Citizens' Consultation 2009 (ECC09) was a participative cross-border deliberative experiment that aimed to give European citizens a platform to discuss ideas with other EU citizens. In addition, the ECC09 aimed to give EU citizens a voice and allow them access to determining Europe's economic and social future. The main objectives were to promote interaction between citizens and policymakers, establish citizens as policy advisors, bring the EU closer to its citizens, increase public interest in the EU, expand civil society networks across the EU, and develop citizens' participation as a future policy tool. Cittadinanzattiva was the Italian partner and organized a national consultation.
2008-2009
