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They led to EU legislation on matters such as improved access to drinking water or addressing the decline of pollinator insects. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECI helps bring causes you care about to the EU level, sparking debates, raising awareness, and triggering policy changes. Once an initiative gathers 1 million verified signatures from at least 7 EU countries, the Commission thoroughly assesses the citizens\u2019 demands and adopts an official reply explaining what it will do; in case it decides that no action is needed, the Commission explains why.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in celebrating this unique participatory democracy tool! 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