Civil Society Europe is highly concerned about the legal procedures that have started in Bulgaria on the de-registration of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee. The motivation presented for such action are not consistent with the preservation of civic freedoms and produce a chilling effect on the whole civil society sector in Hungary. We call the responsible…
DetailsLast Tuesday Civil Society Europe had two meetings the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, Mr Othmar Karas and Ms Katerina Barley responsible for relations with Citizens, as a follow up of exchange of correspondence with EP President Mr Sassoli. It was the opportunity for CSE to present them with our roadmap to civil dialogue…
DetailsCivil Society Europe has published an infographics on the impact of civil society organisations in the European Union. The aim is to present the critical work of the great diversity of associations and NGOs at all levels and the important contribution they bring to society, in ensuring participation and inclusion of citizens, employment, as well…
DetailsAt a time when basic civic rights are under attack accross Europe and globally the European Union should lead by example by strnegthening democracy and ensuring the conditions for civil society to flourish. CSE calls on putting in place a number of measures that will support and develop civic space in Europe aimed at actively…
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At a moment when basic civil rights are challenged across the European Union, European Institutions need to lead by examples in ensuring that organised civil society can flourish and be empowered. Concrete measures must be introduced to support and develop civic space in the Europe. Civil Society Europe calls on all EU institutions to recognise…
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Civil Society Europe (CSE) welcomes the Commission’s Communication on Further Strengthening the Rule of Law within the Union State of Play and possible next steps. In the current context where persistent and longstanding abuses to the rule of law and EU values have occurred, this Communication is much needed. CSE is concerned that the lack…
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It is time to vote for “our” European Union The European elections will take place across Europe on 23-26 May 2019, and citizens will directly elect their representatives in the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament co-decide with the Council of the EU (representing member States Governments) the great majority of EU laws which…
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On 28 and 29 March civil society activists and academics from all over Europe, including from the Balkans and Black Sea Region gathered at the European Civic Academy in Słubice, at the Collegium Polonicum, an academic institution symbol of the German and Polish reconciliation and of European unity. The meeting was organised in cooperation with…
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On 7 February 2019, Civil Society Europe together with de verenigde verenigingen, the Flemish Platform of civil society organisations held an expert meeting in Brussels gathering civil society organisations, and experts to discuss possible avenues for a legal framework for European Associations and foundations at EU level. In Europe, Civil society organisations are experiencing multiple…
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On 19 February 2019, members of the Civil Society Europe Steering Committee met in Brussels. They discussed the work programme, prepared a long term strategy and the next General Assembly which will take place on 06 June 2019 in Brussels.