We are witnessing insufficient and incoherent teaching throughout Europe of essential civic competences, i.e. the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are needed to act as a responsible, active and democratic citizen. The European citizens’ initiative allows one million EU citizens to participate directly in the development of EU policies, by calling on the European Commission to make a legislative proposal. More intensive incentive measures are needed to support member states in their responsibility of providing the basic civilizing tools needed to become a functioning member of a democratic diverse and open society. You can sign the petition here.
Source: MoreThanEducation