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Certificate course

Active European Citizen

≈ 40 minutes total8 credits to earn the certificate
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

  • ▸Initiate a European Citizens' Initiative proposal to influence EU policy.
  • ▸Exercise voting rights in European Parliament or local elections abroad.
  • ▸File a complaint with the European Ombudsman for maladministration.
  • ▸Recognise key protections for whistleblowers under European Union law.
  • ▸Contribute to local governance by petitioning or engaging with EU funding.
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Compulsory modules · all 5 required
How EU laws are made
The ordinary legislative procedure, in five minutes.
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Voting in European Parliament elections
How and why to vote in the only EU-wide elections.
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The European Citizens' Initiative
How 1 million citizens can put a proposal on the EU's agenda.
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Petitioning local government
How to write a petition that actually gets read and acted on.
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The European Pillar of Social Rights
20 principles that frame a fair European social market.
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Elective modules · choose 3 of 7
Citizens' Assemblies Explained
Discover what citizens' assemblies are, how they work, and why they are reshaping democratic participation across Europe.
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Elective
Your Vote Travels With You in the EU
Learn how EU citizens living in another member state can vote in local and European elections, and how to make sure your voice counts.
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Elective
How to Stand for Local Election in Europe
Discover the key steps, rights, and practical tips for putting yourself forward as a candidate in local elections across Europe.
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Elective
How EU Funds Reach Your Village
Discover how European Union money flows from Brussels to your local community and how you can have a say in how it is spent.
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Elective
Whistleblower protection under EU law
Reporting wrongdoing at work is now protected across the bloc.
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Elective
Rule of Law: What It Really Means for You
Discover what the rule of law means in everyday life and why it protects your rights across Europe.
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Elective
How to File a Complaint with the European Ombudsman
Learn what the European Ombudsman does, who can complain, and how to submit a complaint step by step.
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Elective