Associazione Luca Coscioni
Acronym: ALC
General Information
Identification Code: 27570996265-42
Website: www.associazionelucacoscioni.it
Entity Form: associazione di promozione sociale
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 7/21/2011
Last Update: 9/1/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: Associazione Luca Coscioni per la libertà di ricerca scientifica (Luca Coscioni Association for Freedom of Scientific Research, ALC) is named after its former president and founder, Luca Coscioni, who died in 2006 after having suffered for ten years from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALC is a non-profit organization counting thousands of members, a wide network of supporters including MPs, academics, researchers, along with representatives of patients and advocacy associations, all active in our campaigns, from Rome to Boston.
Our main objectives are:
- the promotion of freedom of scientific research and cure;
- the promotion of projects and technologies for an "Independent Living";
- the ascertainment of civil and political rights of patients and people with disabilities.
- the promotion of the right to science and evidence-based decision-making processes
- the organisation of the World Congress for freedom of scientific research since 2004.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Climate action
- Communication
- Consumers
- Digital economy and society
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Environment
- Food safety
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Migration and asylum
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Taxation
- Trans-European Networks
Levels of Interest:
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: - Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation 2021–2027, Specific programme implementing Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation 2021–2027, Resolution on use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (and its follow-up), Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027, Strengthening the rule of law within the Union - A blueprint for action, Resolution on climate change – a European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy in accordance with the Paris Agreement (and its follow-up).
- Members of the organisation participated in the EU Commission request for feedback on the Democracy Action Plan through our partner organisation EUMANS
- Associazione Luca Coscioni had been among the key promoters of the Petition to the European Parliament 329/2020 (Also known as EU CAN DO IT Petition) on the needs for coordinated management of the Covid19 crisis, social, economic and climatic crisis
- Associazione Luca Coscioni was among the promoters of the European Citizens Initiative Stopglobalwarming.eu - A price on carbon to fight climate change. Among the activities co-organised to carry on this initiative the Treasurer of Associazione Luca Coscioni organised and attended meetings with the Cabinet of Mr Timmermans during the preparation of the Fit for 55 Package.
- Associazione Luca Coscioni worked in collaboration with its partner organisation EUMANS on the Conference on the Future of Europe process
In general, the Associazione Luca Coscioni is interested in activities related to research, innovation in agriculture, patients’ and disability rights. The next Horizon Europe framework programme and the next MFF are of particular interest in terms of the financing of research. In addition, ALC follows developments related to the state of the rule of law in the EU and general initiatives in the field of climate change.
Communication Activities: Members of our Association supported and promoted the organisation of a sortition based Citizens' Assembly in the framework of the EU Project: 101081332 — TEA — CERV-2022-CITIZENS-CIV
Members of our Association attended the "European Citizens' Initiative - draft technical specifications for individual online collection systems - stakeholders' meeting" on 9 September 2019 in Brussels.
Members of our Association took part in the Public Hearing of the Petition 329/2020 to the European Parliament
Members of our Association and partner organisation (Science for Democracy) are involved in Erasmus+ Funded project P-Cube
Members of our Association are among the promoters of proposals on the platform for the Conference on the Future of Europe
Marco Cappato, treasurer of Associazione Luca Coscioni, collaborated with MEP Sophie In't'veld to the letter to the President of the European Commission titled: Raising crucial issues regarding end of life treatments, in particular with a focus on: Collecting qualitative data to inform policy-makers, EU Funding to cover all voices and choices of Europeans, Starting a dialogue with civil society, The portability of the living will, The freedom of circulation of patients within the EU for end of life treatments
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Via di San Basilio 64
Post Code: 00187
City: Rome
Country: ITALY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 39
Phone Number: 0664010848
EU Office
Address: Via di San Basilio 64
Post Code: 00187
City: Roma
Country: ITALY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 39
Phone Number: 3208051037
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Complementary Information: The activities related to EU affairs of Associazione Luca Coscioni are mainly managed through the network of partner organizations (Science for Democracy and EUMANS). The staff of Associazione Luca Coscioni paid in Italy contributes to these activities mainly through shared legal and policy research and knowledge sharing.
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 3
Members: 3
Members F T E: 0.30000001192092896
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: - Our organisation is based on individual membership
- Associazione Luca Coscioni collaborates and partners with Science for Democracy and EUMANS
Organisation Members: International Drug Policy Consortium
European Humanist Federation
Right to Die Europe
World Right To Die Societies Federation
Current Job Opportunities
Junior Policy Coordinator
Associazione Luca Coscioni
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025