On 30 October 2017, Civil Society Europe addressed a letter to the first EC Vice-President, Frans Timmermans, in order to organise a meeting to discuss initiative that could be undertaken to promote civic spaces and democracy in Europe. In line with the recent attacks on civil liberties in some Member States, CSE and other members organisations believe that it is necessary for the EU to establish an overall strategy on promoting civic spaces and democracy.

Read the letter here.