Save Europe Act
| File:Save Europe Act logo.png | |
| Formation | 31 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Eva Vlaardingerbroek, Martin Sellner |
| Type | Political campaign |
| Purpose | European Citizens' Initiative concerning immigration and asylum policy |
Region | European Union |
| Website | www |
Save Europe Act (SEA) is a European political campaign launched in 2026 that sought to establish a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) concerning immigration and asylum policy in the European Union (EU).
The campaign was organised around proposals concerning migration control, asylum policy reform, and border management. According to the organisers, the initiative sought to address what they described as demographic and cultural challenges facing European societies.
Background
The Save Europe Act campaign emerged in the context of ongoing political debates in Europe concerning immigration, asylum procedures, demographic change, and the future direction of European migration policy.
The campaign presented itself as a Europe-wide initiative seeking to use the European Citizens' Initiative mechanism, which allows EU citizens to invite the European Commission to consider proposals for EU action.
The campaign was associated with Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek and Austrian activist Martin Sellner.[1]
Organisation and campaign goals
The organisers stated that Save Europe Act aimed to influence European migration policy through a citizens' initiative process.
The campaign's stated goals included:
- changes to European migration and asylum policies;
- stronger control of the European Union's external borders;
- restrictions on certain immigration channels;
- reforms to asylum procedures;
- preservation of what organisers described as Europe's cultural identity.
According to the organisers, the campaign was intended to encourage discussion about the future of immigration policy at the European level.[2]
European Citizens' Initiative proposal
The Save Europe Act attempted to become a registered European Citizens' Initiative. The ECI system allows citizens of the European Union to request that the European Commission examine possible legislative action, provided that legal requirements are fulfilled.
According to campaign materials, the proposed initiative included:
- a temporary suspension of certain new immigration channels from non-Western countries;
- reforms to the European Union migration and asylum system;
- increased border protection measures;
- policies aimed at maintaining European cultural continuity.[3]
Public support
The campaign collected signatures in support of its proposed European Citizens' Initiative.
According to figures published by the campaign, Save Europe Act reached 650,000 signatures out of a stated target of 1,000,000 signatures. The campaign displayed a live signature counter on its official website and stated that support continued to increase during the collection period.[4]
European Commission decision
The European Commission reviews proposed European Citizens' Initiatives to determine whether they meet the legal requirements for registration.
In July 2026, the European Commission refused to register the Save Europe Act initiative. The Commission stated that the proposal did not meet the legal criteria required under the European Citizens' Initiative Regulation.[5]
The organisers responded by announcing plans to challenge the decision before the Court of Justice of the European Union.[6]
Reception and criticism
The campaign received support from some organisations and activists who advocate stricter immigration policies.
Critics argued that parts of the campaign's proposals raised concerns regarding equality, non-discrimination, and compatibility with European Union fundamental rights principles.
The debate surrounding Save Europe Act reflected wider disagreements in Europe over migration policy, national identity, demographic change, and the role of EU institutions.
See also
- European Citizens' Initiative
- Immigration to the European Union
- Common European Asylum System
- European migration crisis
- European Union migration policy
References
- ↑ "Save Europe Act Facts" (PDF). Save Europe Act. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Save Europe Act". Save Europe Act. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Save Europe Act Facts" (PDF). Save Europe Act. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Save Europe Act – Sign the Act". Save Europe Act. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Save Europe Act does not meet the EU legal criteria of a European Citizens' Initiative". European Commission Representation in Austria. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Far-right activists to sue European Commission over 'remigration' rejection". Euronews. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
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