Citizens' initiatives

A citizens' initiative is a community founded on the basis of a specific cause. Its aim is to influence public opinion and thus exert political pressure to implement or prevent a specific public measure (e.g. the construction of a bypass). Participation in a citizens' initiative is one of various participation options within the framework of civic participation. Citizens' initiatives are usually formed at municipal level. Their classic fields of activity can be categorised thematically into the areas of "housing", "environment" and "culture" (including schools and kindergartens). The demands of the citizens' initiatives are addressed to municipal councils, district councils or local authorities.