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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 4h

✨ With the ECAS Awards 2025, we're looking for your recommendations on making cross-border telework a reality!

The winning idea, which receives the most votes, will be announced at our Awards Ceremony in Brussels in March 2026.

Learn more: buff.ly/huE3ya9

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 8h

Vote for solutions to the challenges Belgium faces in achieving inclusive digitalisation, or propose your own.

Your input will help the IDEU project improve basic digital skills & increase the number of ICT specialists—especially women—across Europe.

🗳️ buff.ly/wqF9ePJ

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 1d

We are in Lisbon for a training session on freedom of movement in the EU. Over 50 participants, both in-person and online, are exploring real-world challenges and EU free movement legislation with our legal expert, Jean-Luc Laffineur.

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 As a partner of the @supaproject.bsky.social
project, we’re proud to announce the launch of the official website!

ECAS’s role in this project is to support crowdsourcing efforts, organise events, & share project findings with CSOs and national partners.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/ZXqO1EJ

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 3d

🫵 Hey teleworkers, we’ve got your back!

Teleworking rules are often unclear for EU citizens — that’s why we created ERIC, an AI-powered Rights Information Centre designed to answer all your questions about teleworking.

Get clear and reliable answers here: buff.ly/xwI8KLS

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 Sprint sessions are underway!

Our participants have jumped into breakout rooms to kick off ideation and concept development.

Design thinking in action:
1. Empathise
2. Define
3. Ideate
4. Prototype
5. Share & Feedback

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 4d

The Innovation for Democracy Pitch Competition weekend has arrived! 🎉
27 participants from all over Europe, 9 teams, 1 winning proposal…

As Digital Democracy Weekend begins, these teams will create proposals to enhance EU democratic processes.

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 5d

The ECI is hosting a webinar that takes you behind the scenes of successful ECI campaigns. Learn from real-life examples and discover what success looks like in practice.

📅 Date: 16 October 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 CET

🔗: buff.ly/1oJ4lhf

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 5d

Last week, ECAS, in collaboration with OSIS and ProMedia, hosted the first edition of the European Summer Academy 2025 in Starosel, Bulgaria, under the Media Resilience project.

Learn more about the initiatives supported by the project here: buff.ly/hTwwrF3

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 This week, ECAS took part in the kick-off meeting of the GRACE project, alongside all the project partners.

Find out more here: buff.ly/YSkCSMg

GRACE - ECAS

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 7d

Your voice can make a real impact!

Help shape Belgium’s digital inclusion strategy by proposing innovative, practical solutions to key challenges — and by voting on ideas submitted by others.

Discover more about IDEU: buff.ly/tM1nqU1

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 8d

📬 The September edition of the ECAS Newsletter is here!

-Join our new crowdsourcing activities
-Discover upcoming webinars and training opportunities
-Get the latest updates on our EU projects
...and much more!

👉 Read: mailchi.mp/ecas/septemb...

Sign up: bit.ly/3OvO3BJ

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 10d

Meet Matteo Garguilo, co-president of ACT and representative of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Ban on Conversion Practices in the EU.

He will speak at the ECI webinar on 16 October at 12:30 CET.
Register to learn more from a successful changemaker: buff.ly/1oJ4lhf

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 11d

🗺️ This #WorldTourismDay, remember that YEA offers free legal guidance to help you avoid travel mishaps and plan the perfect European holiday.

📝 Ask YEA and travel with confidence: buff.ly/3SVJToK

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 11d

🗺️ This #WorldTourismDay, remember that YEA offers free legal guidance to help you avoid travel mishaps and plan the perfect European holiday.

📝 Ask YEA and travel with confidence: buff.ly/3SVJToK

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 13d

In this episode of "Europeans on the Move," Nakisa shares her journey from Curaçao to The Netherlands for studies, focusing on improving her Dutch accent and integrating into the culture. She now lives in Paris, working for a climate company.

🎬: youtu.be/E-i2qrjnptU

Europeans on the Move: Meet Nakisa

Why do EU mobile citizens decide to establish themselves in another Member State, whether permanently or temporarily? What are the real motivations of intra-EU mobility? To answer these questions,…

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 14d

We’re hosting a free training for civil servants and civil society organisations to explore today’s challenges to freedom of movement across the EU.

🗓️ 07 October 2025
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
💬 Language: Portuguese

👉 More info & registration: buff.ly/B2KxPwv

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 15d

The European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) is hosting an upcoming webinar to show you that there are many paths to success, highlighting real-world examples of impactful initiatives.

🗓️ 16 October 2025 at 12:30 CET.

Register here: buff.ly/1oJ4lhf

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 16d

Through the IDEU project, we're inviting you to shape the digital transformation in Belgium by:

🔧 Proposing solutions to selected challenges facing Belgium
🗳️ Voting on ideas submitted by others

Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/tM1nqU1

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 17d

💭 Every idea has a story.

Lana, Andreas and Siro each started with a goal: to lead volunteer efforts for abortion rights, cleaner air, and sustainable housing. The way they pursued their missions is nothing short of inspirational.

Get inspired—read their stories here: buff.ly/QwEo0tH

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 18d

🤖 Ask ERIC – ECAS’s Rights Information Centre!

Whether you’re a digital nomad, cross-border commuter, or remote worker, ERIC is here to help you navigate complex EU teleworking rules — from permits to social security.

👉 Ask your questions now: buff.ly/wk7Fdhf

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 19d

🤒 Feeling sick in another EU country?

Our legal experts at YEA are here to help you access the treatment you need at a fair price: buff.ly/3SVJToK

YEA is a free legal advice service, managed by ECAS on behalf of the European Commission.

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 20d

Join us in Lisbon, Portugal on 07 October, 2025 (09:30-13:30 GMT +1) for a Freedom of Movement training to learn more about the rights of EU citizens and their family members within EU Member States.

📍 The event will also take place online!

Learn more: buff.ly/NdeSUOh

ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 The IDEU project has entered its second crowdsourcing phase!

🗳️ Running until the end October, phase 2 depends on a diversity of voices. Share your experience with us and help shape the digital transformation in Belgium:

English: buff.ly/wqF9ePJ
French: buff.ly/rNoVL5M
Dutch: buff.ly/iP2Zah2

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · 22d

Exciting news: 33 media initiatives from five EU countries have received support under a funding opportunity from the Media Resilience project, which is co-funded by the European Union.

👏 Open Society Institute - Sofia and @PetkoProMedia.

👉 Learn more about the initiatives here: buff.ly/iTZhmRN