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Civic Pulse: Connecting MEPs and EU civil society
At the start of the new policy cycle, Civil Society Europe and Social Platform are organising ‘Civic Pulse’, a networking event bringing together MEPs and EU civil society to exchange on how to foster collaboration between policy makers and civil society and discuss the establishment of an interest group on civil society. When: Tuesday 19…
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Civil Society Europe’s statement on the proposal for a Civil Society Platform
Civil Society Europe, as the representative organisation of European networks of civil society organisations, welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to establish a ‘Civil Society Platform to support more systematic civil dialogue’, as stated in the mission letter to the Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath. Such a proposal positively reflects…
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Realising protection for Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organisations in Europe
Civil Society Europe and the European Civic Forum, leading an informal coalition of civil society organisations, present the Mapping paper and the Pathways paper for a Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organisations in Europe. The papers aim to map the existing protection landscape and, based on the gaps and challenges, propose ways…
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Q&A: The proposed Directive on third-country interest representation
This document aims to answer key questions and clarify common misconceptions about the scope of the proposed Directive on third-country interest representation 2023/0463 (COD) regarding: The document highlights that the proposed Directive would have failed to detect recent instances of foreign interference, such as Qatargate and Russiagate. It also suggests that the Directive could negatively…
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Open letter: Ensuring a vibrant civic space in the European Union – civil society’s expectations for the next five years
To: Mr Donald Tusk, for the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union Ms Mette Frederiksen, for the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union Mr Nikos Christodoulides, for the upcoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union Ms Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament Ms…
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‘Whoiswho’ case: The European Ombudsman and civil society call on the Commission to consult stakeholders affected
In a decision released this 10 September, the European Ombudsman addressed the European Commission’s refusal to review the removal of staff contact details from the ‘Whoiswho’ directory, based on a complaint filed by civil society. The Ombudsman recommended that, for decisions with wide-ranging consequences, such as this, the Commission should appropriately consult stakeholders affected and…