💼 Kickstart your career in EU rights with ECAS!
Join our Brussels team as an EU Rights Intern and:
- Learn about EU law & citizens’ rights
- Gain hands-on experience with events & research
📅 6-month internship | Apply by 23 Mar 2026
🔗 ecas.org/vacancies/eu-rights-intern
In uncertain times, tools like the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) empower people—but real impact requires institutions to turn dialogue into action.
Our Executive Director, Assya Kavrakova, explains in Bulgaria’s national news agency.
📖 English: www.bta.bg/en/news/worl...
💡 Teleworking across Europe? Don’t get caught out by taxes!
Navigating different national tax rules can be tricky, and paying twice is a real risk. ERIC provides clear guidance so you know where to pay and how to stay compliant.
📢 Get expert advice: ecas.org/eric/teleworking
📬 The New Edition of the ECAS Newsletter is here!
In this issue:
✨ Register for our upcoming events
📊 Explore our newest insights on EU civic engagement & participation
… and much more!
👉 Read the full newsletter: mailchi.mp/ecas/februar...
Not subscribed yet? 📨 Sign up here: bit.ly/3OvO3BJ
🗳️ Planning to launch a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI)?
Join the ECI Forum webinar on 10 March 2026, 12:30–13:30 CET to learn legal requirements, registration steps & ask questions to EU legal experts!
🔗 More info & register:
🌍 ECAS is hiring an EU Rights Intern in Brussels! Support our team with research, events & legal updates to help citizens exercise their EU rights.
📅 6 months | Apply by 23 Mar 2026
📧 claire.damilano@ecas.org
🔗 ecas.org/vacancies/eu-rights-intern
#Internship #EUCitizenship #Brussels #ECAS
Disinformation now moves at algorithmic speed — powered by AI, emotion & networks. Journalism, built for a slower era, struggles to keep up.
At #CivSocWeek, Petko Georgiev explores how innovation can fight back — with real examples from MediaResilience-supported outlets.
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#CivSocWeek is here — are you ready to be part of the conversation?
We’re gearing up for an inspiring and insightful week at the @eesc.bsky.social.
Come visit our stand — we can’t wait to connect, exchange ideas, and build momentum for change.
#EUCivilSociety #ShapingEurope
@ecas-europe.bsky.social
Join us on 26 February for a unique dialogue that brings together:
• 350+ Belgian citizens’ insights from the IDEU crowdsourcing campaign
• The European DigComp 3.0 framework
• Innovative self-assessment tools developed by @MediaWijsBe
🔗: ecas.org/registration...
🚨 Registrations open for @eesc.bsky.social Civil Society Week!
On 4 Mar, join us with the European Parents' Association, Social Economy Europe & ProInfo for:
Media & Digital Resilience as Safeguards of Democracy
➡️ www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou...
⏰ Last days to register! 🗳️
ECAS is hosting a focus group on 17 February (10:00–12:00, in Dutch) for EU citizens in the Netherlands to discuss political participation ahead of the 18 March municipal elections.
🔗 Register now: ecas.org/event/focus-...
Cross-border telework is growing fast, but challenges around labour law, social security, taxation, and immigration remain. ECAS Awards 2025 is your chance to propose solutions that make teleworking across the EU fair, flexible, and fully protected.
🗳️ Vote: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
🗳️ EU citizens in the Netherlands: you can vote locally—but many don’t know how!
Join our online focus group on 17 February to share experiences & shape a more inclusive democracy before the 18 March elections.
🔗 Register: ecas.org/event/focus-...
🌐 Co-creating a Digital Future: Citizens & policymakers shaping inclusive digitalisation together.
📅 26/02/2026
📍 BeCentral, Brussels
Insights from the European Commission (DigComp 3.0), Belgian institutions & voices of 350+ citizens on digital skills and inclusion.
🔗 ecas.org/registration...
⏳ There are still a few weeks left to apply for ECAS’ Call for Proposals! This initiative is part of the EURECA Plus project, co-funded by the Citizenship, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme of the EU.
Don’t miss this opportunity — submit your application now: ecas.org/projects/cal...
We are hosting a focus group on political participation for EU mobile citizens in the Netherlands, ahead of the municipal elections on 18 March 2026. The event will be held online in Dutch on Tuesday, 17 February, from 10:00 to 12:00.
Register here: ecas.org/event/focus-...
ECAS Awards 2025 focuses on cross-border telework, exploring how EU legislation can ensure that the rights of cross-border teleworkers are fully protected.
👉 Vote for your favourite ideas: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
Are you a member of ECAS in the EU? This is for you!
📌 Focus Areas:
1) Building societal resilience
2) Civic Monitoring for Digital Resilience
📄 Apply here: ecas.org/projects/cal...
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to fund your projects and create lasting change!
🚨Grant Opportunity for ECAS Members!
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Call for Proposals!
Focus Areas:
1️⃣ Building societal resilience
2️⃣ Civic Monitoring for Digital Resilience
Who Can Apply: ECAS member organisations in the EU
📅 Deadline: 1 March
More details: ecas.org/projects/cal...
Digital democracy is already here for young people — but it must be safe, inclusive, and trustworthy.
Disinformation, digital divides, and weak digital literacy risk undermining meaningful participation.
Last week, ECAS joined the panel on discussing how technology can truly strengthen democracy.
🌍 Today, our EU Rights team welcomed 15 undergraduate and graduate students from the US!
They learned about the work of ECAS, our EU rights activities, and how the Your Europe Advice service provides personalised information on EU citizens’ rights—and why understanding these rights matters.
🔔 Ring in 2026 with your voice — and a chance to win the ECAS Awards!
We’re inviting YOU to help shape the future of cross-border telework in the EU!
How can teleworking from different EU countries become a reality for more people?
👉 Share your ideas: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
As 2025 ends, we thank you for being part of ECAS's journey and wish you a #HappyNewYear!
🎉 ECAS thrives on your knowledge-sharing and commitment to a more inclusive EU focused on citizen involvement.
We look forward to empowering citizens together in 2026! 💪
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to wish everyone in our network a wonderful holiday break and a very happy New Year.
Now it’s time to recharge and enjoy the festive season. We look forward to reconnecting in 2026 and building on the momentum we’ve created together. ✨❄️
🎉 We’re proud to share that ECAS was featured in the 20 Years of EPIM report, a retrospective of the work over the past decades! Our efforts in driving the EU agenda on mobility rights and fostering collaboration across institutions are highlighted as part of this collective journey.
With telework on the rise, more people are working remotely from different EU countries.
The ECAS Awards want your ideas to make cross-border telework a reality! Share your solutions & shape the future of remote work in the EU.
💡 Learn more and apply: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/ecas-awar...
🛍️ Last-Minute Shopping Spree? Know Your Rights!
In the EU, a 2-year guarantee for purchased goods comes at no extra cost. 🛒
If enforcing your rights is challenging, Your Europe Advice offers free legal help!
🔗 Get free legal advice: buff.ly/3SVJToK
🇪🇺 The Schengen Area, a cornerstone of European freedom of movement, is under unprecedented strain. Are we witnessing the quiet dismantling of one of Europe’s most celebrated freedoms?
📖 Read the analysis by Claire Morot-Sir: euobserver.com/stakeholders...
🌟 This month, the ECAS team took part in a DEIA training at our office!
The session focused on practical guidelines based on our multi‑annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Strategic Plan.
For more on ECAS Gender equality and non-discrimination: ecas.org/projects/gen...
