Towards better EU civil dialogue and involvement of citizens for better policymaking.

Drafted by the EESC Liaison Group and adopted at the NGO Forum in Riga in March 2015, the roadmap is supported by a wide range of Civil Society organisations. It outlines a vision on better civil dialogue in the EU and provides an action plan, aiming to put Article 11 into practice.

Civil society dialogue should, according to the vision outlined, be multi-level, inclusive, transparent and building on existing dialogues and consultations. Furthermore, civil dialogue should offer a space for joint action and strengthen the link between citizens and their elected representatives, ultimately leading to a stronger sense of European identity.

The action plan comprises steps to establish three levels of dialogue: structured dialogue at both the national and European level, and thirdly a space to publicly exchange views in all areas of Union action and at all levels. The plans build on existing structures and the roadmap includes best practices for the implementation of civil dialogue in the most effective way with the widest range of supporters and stakeholders.

At its Federal Assembly in Riga, the EMI voted to endorse the Roadmap as adopted at the NGO Forum. You can download the Roadmap below: