On July 7, 2026, the European Commission officially registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) titled “Introduction of Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) throughout the EU“.
This is the 3rd attempt to get the European Parliament discuss the possibilities of an Unconditional Basic Income
- The starting date for the collection will be the 4th of januari 2027.
- Follow the website https://basic-income.eu for the latest news and socials.
Key Details of the Initiative
- Core Rationale: Organizers highlight rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, arguing that livelihoods must be decoupled from traditional labor as job availability shifts.
- Official Request: The petition urges the European Commission to take legal and practical steps toward implementing UBI across member states and issue formal recommendations.
- Current Status: The initiative has been deemed legally admissible by the Commission, meaning it meets formal regulatory conditions.
- See: https://basic-income.eu/en/pages/initiative/
Next Steps for Organizers
- Signature Collection: Organizers have a six-month window following the July registration to officially launch and organize their public signature collection campaign.
More info about former ECI-UBI
