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  • Roundtable on the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive

    On June 3rd, 2025, CSE with the support of the Greens/EFA held a successful high-level roundtable discussion on the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive in the European Parliament. This event brought together distinguished colleagues from several member states, along with key representatives from civil society.  Participants engaged passionately with the topics, discussing the benefits of…

    17 June 2025
  • The Importance of EU Funding to Civil Society Organisations: Common Civil Society Requests for Operating Grants (OGs)

    Adequate funding to civil society is essential for democratic governance, the protection of human rights, and the inclusion of underrepresented groups. Civil society organisations give a voice to the concerns of diverse range of groups in the EU, hold institutions to account, help shape policies that are responsive to practical needs, and contribute knowledge that…

    13 June 2025
  • Standing for Democracy: Our Statement on the Democracy Shield

    With the rise of authoritarianism and constant change in geopolitical alliances taking place, Europe must prioritise international cooperation while ceasing to rely on outsourcing aspects of its security. This begs the important question, what approach should be used? Our statement on the democracy shield outlines our stance – that a human-centred approach to security must…

    2 June 2025
  • Several Civil Society Organisations Call for Rejection of Inquiry Committee on NGO Funding

    Civil Society Europe, Transparency International EU, and the European Environmental Bureau call on the Conference of Presidents in our joint letter to reject the proposal to establish a committee of inquiry on the Commission’s funding of NGOs. In the ongoing attack against civil society, some MEPs from the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the…

    28 April 2025
  • The Need for Transparency is Clear – An Updated Analysis on the Transparency of Permanent Representations to the EU

    Transparency of the institutions is required by the Treaties of the EU (article 15 TFEU), while the right of access to documents from the institutions is stated in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (article 42). This begs the question, how do the Permanent Representations of Member States to the EU hold up in this…

    23 April 2025
  • What is the Role of Quality in Strengthening Civil Society in Europe? Key Insights From the CoQuality & CSE Survey

    At a time when social divides are deepening and trust in institutions is eroding, the role of civil society has never been more critical. Across Europe, NGOs serve as pillars of democracy—defending human rights, fostering inclusion, and holding power to account. But too often, their potential is hindered by systemic challenges. 71% of small and…

    22 April 2025

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  • Roundtable on the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive
  • The Importance of EU Funding to Civil Society Organisations: Common Civil Society Requests for Operating Grants (OGs)

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