The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS
[http://gibraltarpanorama.gi/mobile/displayarticle.aspx?smid=15209&aid=119438 ]) is a Brussels-based non-profit organisation that aims to empower the
European Union
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's citizens, by promoting and defending their rights and making it easier for them to participate in deliberations and decision-making of the European Union's political institutions. It is a strong proponent of EU citizen rights and European democracy and is currently headed by its Executive Director Assya Kavrakova.
Further reading
*Kavrakova, A.; Lessenski, M.; Long, E.; Longton, H.; Weber, L.; Westerweel, M.; (2019)
Societies outside Metropolises: the role of civil society organisations in facing populism'' Commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Diversity Europe Group, carried out by ECAS.
*Nicolaou, A. (2018)
Freedom of Movement in the EU: A Look Behind the Curtain', ECAS.
*Lironi, E.; Peta, D. (2017)
EU public consultations in the digital age: Enhancing the role of the EESC and civil society organisations'', Commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee, carried out by ECAS.
*Traser, J. (2006) European Citizen Action Service (ECAS):
Who’s Still Afraid of EU Enlargement'', Brussels: ECAS.
References
External links
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