Essays about: "The European Citizen’s Initiative"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words The European Citizen’s Initiative.

  1. 1. Gender Discrimination Law Within the European Union and its Application in One of its Member States Sweden: a comparative case study.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Mathias Olsson; [2024]
    Keywords : gender; gender discrimination; EU law; gender discrimination law;

    Abstract : In the thesis the aim was to compare the EU legal system with the Swedish national legal system with specific focus on gender discrimination law. Findings showed Sweden applied discrimination law in accordance with EU directives but went further than what the Gender Recast Directive, and the EU law itself, required of it. READ MORE

  3. 2. Building Happy and Resilient Communities in the North of the European Union : A case study on Transition Movement in Sweden and its relationship with the EU

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Vanessa Cardona Shokotko; [2017]
    Keywords : Transition Movement; peak oil; social movements; Sweden; EU; localisation; grassroots movements; climate change; omställningsrörelsen; EU; gräsrotsrörelse; civila organisationer; klimatförändring;

    Abstract : When the world becomes drowned in multiple global problems and citizens do not see any real progressive solutions from their governments, they take the initiative in their own hands and start changing the world on their own. The Transition Town movement was born this way. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ideal companions? The European Citizens’ Initiative and the European Parliament

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Camilla Tyllström; [2016]
    Keywords : The European Citizen’s Initiative; The European Parliament; Ideal Types; Political influence; Participatory democracy; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : How can a European Union citizen have a say in Brussels? The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) is a unique participatory democracy tool for citizens. A politically sensitive revision is currently discussed – how much should the citizens directly be involved? One of the actors involved is the European Parliament (EP). READ MORE

  5. 4. The Stories We Tell : Designing Values-Oriented Narratives of Radical Change Initiatives Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Sérgio Alves; Wiebke Fercho; Erica Scott; [2014]
    Keywords : Guidelines; Human values; Narrative; Sustainability Communication; Strategic Sustainable Development; Values-oriented narrative;

    Abstract : While extensive communication around the sustainability challenges have lead to increased awareness, the expected behavior change correspondent to that level of awareness has not been observed. After decades of information-based sustainability communication the research community recognizes values as important drivers of peoples behavior. READ MORE

  6. 5. The European Citizens’ Initiative. New Opportunities for European Civil Actors?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Elsa Hedling; [2013]
    Keywords : POS; Usage of Europe; Europeanization; European Citizens’ Initiative; European Union; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Union is often criticized for its democratic deficit. This criticism has led to a process of including civil society in European governance through consultations, round table discussions and civil dialogue. These steps of inclusion have been oriented towards organized civil society. READ MORE