The definition of a citizen organisation or a citizen collective, as understood in Citizens for Europe, is: -organisms, initiatives, movements, NGOs, think tanks, with or without legal form; -most of the time, non-profit organisations; -focusing on the general interest; -representing a form of European citizenship / defending the involvement of citizens; -producing statements, analysis on the European situation and producing proposals to improve a given situation; -promoting an active citizenship at a local, national or European level -Are a priori excluded: for-profit only companies, public entities (at a local, national, or European level), political parties, churches and religious organisations.