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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

"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

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

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

The European Union: A Citizen's Guide
Chris Bickerton
Provides an answer to key questions about the EU's structures, economy, and democracy.
2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizenship of the European Union
Eric Davies
Provides information on various aspects of EU citizenship, including its legal basis, rights, and related initiatives.
2013

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

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

Guide to EU citizenship
European Commission
Details the rights and opportunities of EU citizens, including free movement, voting, and consular protection.
2023

Corporate Guidance on Citizen Engagement
European Commission
Establishes a reference toolbox of citizen engagement formats for the European Commission's services.
2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizen Engagement Solution Booklet
Jelle Jaubin, VITO / EnergyVille
Provides guidance to cities on how to effectively engage citizens in their decision-making processes.
2020

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

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

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

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

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

OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes
OECD
Describes ten steps for designing, planning, implementing and evaluating a citizen participation process.
2024

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

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

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

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

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

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
