Are you an not for profit association (of citizens) established in the EU and you have faced problems in running activities abroad, or in receiving donations from citizens or donors in another country? Have you had problems in opening a bank account o in accessing bank services? Are you concerned with the implementation of EU…
As a follow up of the study on the participation of civil society organisations in the preparation of the EU National Recovery and Resilience Plans by Civil Society Europe and ECNL published last December, we have launched a new survey in order to get an updated overview of civil society involvement in the preparation of…
Civil Society Europe joins the common statement initiated by CSE members: European Youth Forum and Concord as well as by WWF (Green 10 member) and the European Trade Union Confederation on “A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all”. The Statement is supported by over 170 European and national Civil Society Organisations. Other…
We stand with the people of Poland who marched this week-end in defence of democracy and European values. We are concerned that adopted and proposed legislation of the Polish government undermines fundamental rights and freedoms. This includes: limitations to the independence of the judiciary undermining the system of checks and balances and violation of the…
Concerned by the lack of a coordinated and adequate response that is exacerbating fear, racism, and indifference among citizens in Europe, as well as by the violations of human rights experienced by migrants and refugees. Stressing that the current “refugee and migrant crisis” will not cease in the short term and that longer term policies…
Civil Society Europe signed a call to European leaders for refugees welcome. Since human rights are central to the European project they have an obligation to make decisions about, and to put in place, a collective commitment to welcome these refugees as well as meeting legal obligations to provide asylum, which Europe once took the…
Major European Networks of Associations joined forces to create Civil Society Europe, a permanent space for horizontal exchanges and a strong voice for paradigm shift to restore and promote the values of equality, solidarity, democracy and inclusiveness among EU Member States and its people. The press launch was hosted by European Parliament Vice-President Sylvie Guillaume, responsible for citizenship. Jean-Marc Roirant, President of the…