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European Local Citizens

Hanbooks collection

You can find here a collection of handbooks from different organisations, institutions, NGOs, universtities and more on EU citizenship and citizens engagement. If you have a suggestion for us to add in this list please contact us

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"Active Youth Hub" Handbook

Active Youth Hub Project (Funded by the European Union)

Offers resources and methodologies to enhance active citizenship skills among young people, particularly those facing disadvantages.

2022

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Citizenship in the European Union

Anne Wesemann

Proposes a new approach to constitutional analysis of the EU and its legal framework, arguing that the existence of constitutional rights norms within EU law enables this particular legal order to respond effectively to societal and political challenges.

2020

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Handbook on Open Local Government and Public Ethics in Ukraine

Axon Partners, Council of Europe

Supports local authorities in Ukraine to improve local governance quality through open government and public ethics.

2021

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The European Union: A Citizen's Guide

Chris Bickerton

Provides an answer to key questions about the EU's structures, economy, and democracy.

2016

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Handbook exploring vision and practice of civic engagement

CIVIS Alliance

Explores the meaning of civic engagement and maps good practices within universities across the CIVIS Alliance.

2022

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Handbook on Open Local Government and Public Ethics in Albania

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and Partners Albania for Change and Development

Provides practical guidance on transparency policies and citizen participation mechanisms in Albania.

2020

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EU-Learning Handbook EU-Funding Opportunities 2021-2027

Consortium of 8 European educational organisations

Provides an overview of the main funding programmes offered by the European Union for the period 2021-2027.

2021

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Handbook on Territorial Democracy and Public Participation in Spatial Planning

Council of Europe

Contributes to improving knowledge of the basic theoretical and practical issues on public participation in spatial planning and spatial development.

2014

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Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation (Armenia)

Council of Europe

Aims to support local authorities in Armenia in their efforts to improve the quality of local governance.

2020

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Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation (Georgia)

Council of Europe

Aims to support local authorities in Georgia in their efforts to improve the quality of local governance.

2020

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Open Local Government and Public Ethics: A tool to promote public ethics, accountability, transparency, and citizen participation (Ukraine)

Council of Europe

Aims to support local authorities in Ukraine in their efforts to improve the quality of local governance.

2022

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Handbook on open local government and public ethics (Republic of Moldova)

Council of Europe

Aims to support local and regional authorities in making communities more open, ethical and citizen-oriented.

2022

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Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation (Albania)

Council of Europe and Partners Albania for Change and Development

Supports local authorities in Albania to improve local governance quality in line with European standards.

2021

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Civic Engagement Manual

Counselling Line for Women and Girls, Hedayah, European Union

Aims to put a spotlight on citizen engagement, with an emphasis on youth and women in Albania.

2020

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Handbook on public participation in the Institutions of the European Union

Cristina Blasi Casagran

Explains all the rights and actions that EU citizens are entitled to as nationals of one of the EU Member States.

2019

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Handbook on public participation in the institutions of the European Union

Cristina Blasi Casagran

Explains the rights and actions that EU citizens are entitled to as nationals of one of the EU Member States.

2020

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Handbook on public participation in the institutions of the European Union (3rd edition)

Cristina Blasi Casagran

Explains the rights and actions that EU citizens are entitled to as nationals of one of the EU Member States.

2021

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EU Citizenship: Rights and Opportunities

Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice

Provides information about the rights and opportunities available to citizens of the European Union.

2023

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EU citizenship: Rights and opportunities

Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (European Commission), LE Europe

Explains the unique concept of EU citizenship and the rights and benefits it entails across all 27 EU Member States.

2024

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Research Handbook on European Union Citizenship Law and Policy: Navigating Challenges and Crises

Edited by Dora Kostakopoulou and Daniel Thym

Provides a comprehensive guide to the study and research of EU citizenship law and policy, analyzing its development in a challenging environment.

2022

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The EU citizenship directive : a commentary

Elspeth Guild, Steve Peers, Jonathan Tomkin

Offers a comprehensive commentary on the EU's Citizens' Directive, tracing its evolution and analyzing relevant case law.

2014

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Citizenship of the European Union

Eric Davies

Provides information on various aspects of EU citizenship, including its legal basis, rights, and related initiatives.

2013

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HANDBOOK FOR SUCCESS TIPS ON MARKETING TECHNIQUES

e-smartec project

Aims to guide urban authorities in achieving successful citizen engagement during the development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.

2020

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ESA25 - Handbook

EUC Voices project, University of Strasbourg and Technical University of Cluj Napoca

Provides information about the European Student Assembly (ESA) initiative and its purpose to gather students to debate and draft policy recommendations on the future of Europe.

2024

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Guide to EU citizenship

European Commission

Details the rights and opportunities of EU citizens, including free movement, voting, and consular protection.

2023

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Corporate Guidance on Citizen Engagement

European Commission

Establishes a reference toolbox of citizen engagement formats for the European Commission's services.

2024

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Code of practice on citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation

European Commission

Provides guidance and tools for involving citizens in the process of creating social and economic value from research and innovation.

2024

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Youth Participation Handbook

European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) in cooperation with the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)

A collection of case studies showcasing best practices for driving youth political and civic engagement.

2023

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European Citizens’ Initiative: Advocacy Handbook

European Union

Serves as a guide to empower citizens to actively participate in the European Union through the European Citizens’ Initiative.

2024

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Inspiring Change: The Contribution of Youth Organisations to Citizenship Education in Europe Today

European Youth Forum

Explores the role of youth organizations in delivering citizenship education and fostering active citizenship among young people.

2017

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PoweredByV_FinalGuidebook: Pathways to Solidarity and Other EU Values

Filantropija

Explores methodological approaches to supporting youth in gaining and applying civic competences through volunteer programmes and projects.

2024

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Guide for Active Citizenship for Organisations

FUNDACJA AUTOKREACJA and Partner Organizations

Explores ways to encourage youth participation in organizations and raises awareness of EU citizenship rights.

2014

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A User Guide to Engage Citizens in the Valencia Climate Alliance: Local Climate Strategies, Insights from Social Science and Experiences of European Cities

Gulfem Cevheribucak, Emilie Etienne, Carolina Moreno, Yann Robiou du Pont, and Ananya Tiwari

Shares lessons learned from European cities and social science research to engage citizens in planning and implementing local climate strategies in Valencia.

2024

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Handbook: On civic monitoring of transparency and accountability of local self-government units

Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) Albania

Provides practical knowledge on how to monitor the level of transparency and accountability of self-government units.

2021

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Handbook on Open Local Government and Public Ethics in Georgia

Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), Council of Europe

Supports local authorities in Georgia to improve local governance quality through open government and public ethics.

2020

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Citizen Engagement Solution Booklet

Jelle Jaubin, VITO / EnergyVille

Provides guidance to cities on how to effectively engage citizens in their decision-making processes.

2020

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A new generation of European Citizens' Panels – Making citizens' voices a regular part of policymaking

Johannes Greubel, European Policy Centre (EPC)

Discusses the potential of European Citizens' Panels as a tool for regular citizen input in EU policymaking.

2022

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Application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the course of implementation of projects financed by EU funds Handbook

Justyna Łacny, Marta Sznajder, and Cezary Węgliński

Supports staff of national bodies in applying the Charter of Fundamental Rights when implementing EU-funded projects.

2024

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Twinning and partnerships in Europe: A practical handbook for Local Authorities

Luisa Lovisolo and Hartmut Siemon

Provides guidance for local authorities on participating in the Europe for Citizens programme and carrying out successful town twinning projects to promote active EU citizenship.

2011

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DIY Manual on Engaging Stakeholders and Citizens in Climate Adaptation: Tools, Good Practices and Experiences

MIP4Adapt

Helps regional and local authorities identify participatory activities and tools for engaging stakeholders and citizens in climate adaptation planning.

2024

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EU Citizenship Law

Niamh Nic Shuibhne

Articulates, explains, and analyses the legal framework and legal developments that have shaped the status of EU citizenship.

2024

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OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes

OECD

Describes ten steps for designing, planning, implementing and evaluating a citizen participation process.

2024

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Good practices guide on involvement of citizens and the impact of the R&I Agenda in schools of the Ulysseus cities and regions

Paolo Piccardo

Promotes citizen involvement in Research and Innovation (R&I) agendas within educational settings.

2024

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EU Citizenship: Towards a Postmodern Conception of Citizenship?

Sanja Ivic

Explores European identity and EU citizenship from a philosophical perspective, examining the impact of contemporary issues.

2019

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Bringing the European Union closer to its young citizens: Youth active citizenship in the EU

Taylor & Francis Online (Based on Horizon 2020 CATCH-EyoU project)

Examines factors influencing youth identification with the EU, trust in EU institutions, and engagement in EU issues.

2018

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Manual on Fostering Culture of Active Citizenship

Teodora Kaleynska, Iva Sedlić

Aims to train young people to become critical and active citizens of the European Union, highlighting their rights and responsibilities.

2018

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Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation

Transparency International Anticorruption center, Council of Europe

Developed for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. Provides guidance on transparency policies and citizen participation mechanisms.

2021

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Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation (Republic of Moldova)

Veronica Cretu, Council of Europe

Aims to support local authorities in the Republic of Moldova in their efforts to improve the quality of local governance.

2021

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