By the end of the course, students will have a clear idea of the purpose of the Citizens’ Initiative, how it works, how it fits within the broader context of democracy in the European Union, and how they can use it to bring about change in their world. 

The toolkit is designed for high schools and can be used flexibly in civics lessons or where a topic-based approach is used. It is available in all of the official EU languages. The toolkit can be used in the national language, in a foreign language class, or as part of a CLIL course.  

The toolkit consists of four thematic units, each with a different focus, moving from more general information about the European Union to specific information and activities related to the European Citizens’ Initiative, as follows: 

1. A brief introduction to the European Union 
2. Democracy in the European Union 
3. The European Citizens’ Initiative 
4. Develop and promote a European Citizens’ Initiative 

• Published by: European Citizens' Initiative, European Commission
• Year: 2023
• Languages available: 24
• Visit the toolkit website