The EU accepts registering a citizens' initiative to create a European public social network
13 Mar 2026
Effective: 04 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
European citizens, technology companies, digital platforms and the online advertising sector
Summary
The European Commission authorises the registration of a citizens' initiative proposing the creation of a public social network at European level. This allows signatures to be collected to advance this proposal before the European institutions.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Decision 2026/583 authorises the formal registration of the European citizens' initiative 'European Public Social Network', in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/788. Registration enables organisers to collect the one million signatures required in at least 7 Member States for the Commission to be oblige…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0583: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/583 de la Comisión, de 4 de marzo de 2026, sobre la solicitud de registro de la iniciativa ciudadana europea titulada Red social pública europea, con arreglo al Reglamento (UE) 2019/788 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo [notificada con el número C(2026) 1492]