A people’s budget for Europe

For the European Union and its Member States to become more climate-friendly and promote the well-being of their citizens, the EU’s financial resources have to be spent towards consuming less energy and using resources more efficiently.

We have successfully campaigned against some of the worst EU funds spending decisions by Member States and are promoting a fundamental shift in how EU money contributes to the development of our continent and its people.

The key to unlocking a positive new vision for the European Union is rethinking the EU budget to build an economy that is more equal and sustainable, that works for the better of its citizens. An economy based on well-being.

Find out more at peoplesbudget.org

We want to believe in a brighter future, where Europe is reconnected to its people and values.

The Cohesion Policy’s partnership principle prescribes the inclusion of local authorities and civil society in the delivery of EU funds. This, as research has shown, improves project quality, curbs potential corruption cases and brings tangible social and environmental benefits to communities.

In many member states however, public participation is reduced to a formal process (for instance limited to the so-called Monitoring Committees). Independent experts and affected communities have often very limited access to information and can not voice their opinions effectively.