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The Citizens’ Engagement Platform is your dedicated space to engage and debate on EU policies that affect us all.
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Express your views on the scope, priorities and added value of EU action for new initiatives, or evaluations of existing policies and laws.
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The European Citizens' Initiative is a unique way for you to help shape the EU by calling on the European Commission to propose new laws.
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Suggest how to simplify and modernise existing laws and reduce regulatory burdens.
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European elections are held every five years with the next elections taking place in 2024. Ireland has 13 seats on the European Parliament.
Find out about events organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland