Article 2 of the Regulation (EU) 2019/788 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the European citizens' initiative gives every citizen of the Union who is at least of the age to be entitled to vote in elections to the European Parliament the right to support an initiative by signing a statement of support, in accordance with the Regulation.

In accordance with the applicable law, Member States and the Commission shall ensure that persons with disabilities can exercise their right to support initiatives and can access all relevant sources of information on initiatives, on an equal basis with other citizens.