Navigation Basics

Topics
Navigation Menu Options Groups Directory FAQ User Policy Resources Contact Support

Top navigation bar

At the very top of the homepage, you can find:

  • Log In: For accessing your account.
  • Language selector: To switch between available languages.
  • Search functionality: To search by topics of interest, groups, etc. 

Menu

Just below, the main menu bar provides quick access to key sections of the platform, helping you explore, engage, and find support. Here’s what each option does:

  • About: Learn about Futurium’s purpose, goals, and background.
  • Groups: Explore and join communities of interest.
  • Documentation: Access guides and resources for using the platform, including step-by-step instructions for using key features and technical documentation for Community Managers.
  • FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): Find answers to common questions about Futurium, including account registration and login issues, how to participate in discussions or groups, troubleshooting for technical issues. If your question is not covered, you will also find information on how to contact the Futurium support team for further assistance.
  • User Policy: Review the rules and guidelines for participating on Futurium.

Tip: The top menu is always visible at the top of the screen, so you can easily navigate between sections no matter where you are on the platform. 

Main sections of the homepage

  • “Your voices, your future”

    A welcoming section highlighting Futurium’s purpose as a platform.  Click “Learn more about Futurium” to explore how the platform works and how you can get involved.

  • “Join Futurium”

    An invitation to log in using your EU login credentials.

  • “Discover new groups”

    It displays the latest groups on Futurium. Click the group name to learn more about its focus and activities. Use the “More groups” button to browse the full directory of available groups.

Footer information

At the bottom of the page, the footer provides additional resources and important links, including:

  • Site Ownership and Management: Information about the entity responsible for Futurium (managed by the European Commission).
  • Contact and Support: Contact information for reporting issues or seeking assistance.
  • About us
    • Privacy Statement: How your data is handled.
    • Accessibility Statement: Commitment to ensuring the platform is usable for all.
    • Documentation: User guidelines and resources.
    • User Policy: Rules for platform participants.
  • European Commission Links, Legal and Technical Information
    • European Commission general website.
    • European Commission social media.
    • Link to report an IT vulnerability.
    • Languages on our websites: Details on multilingual support.
    • Cookies: Information on cookie usage and user preferences.
    • Privacy Policy: Full details on how the European Commission (EC) collects, uses, protects, and manages personal data on its official websites.
    • Legal Notice: Standard disclaimer and terms-of-use statement for the European Commission’s websites.
    • Accessibility: How the futurium.ec.europa.eu website complies with digital accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity for users with disabilities.