The European coordination for civil society organisations

NEWSROOM

Check our latest news, publications and newsletters:

Press releases & news
Publications
Newsletters
Other resources

Check our latest posts!

  • Parliament’s Position on the EU Long-Term Budget: A Step Forward, But Gaps Remain

    Civil Society Europe’s Reaction to the BUDG Committee Vote on the MFF Interim Report On the 15th April 2026, the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) of the European Parliament approved the MFF Interim Report, the Parliament’s general position on the Multiannual Financial Framework, the 7-year budget of the EU, covering the period 2028-2034. The draft report…

  • 500+ Organisations Call for Increased Funding for Civil Society, Culture and Media

    More than 500 organisations call for increased budget for the AgoraEU programme to safeguard European democracy! Over 500 organisations representing Europe’s cultural and creative sectors, independent media and journalism, civil society and democracy actors have signed an urgent joint letter addressed to EU leadership. The letter calls for a substantial increase in funding for the…

  • Launch Event of “Voices of Millions” Campaign

    Civil Society Europe is soon launching its new campaign “Voices of Millions”! What is Voices of Millions? Voices of Millions will be an awareness raising campaign focused on showcasing the representative power of civil society organisations (CSOs) in engaging and supporting millions of Europeans. With this campaign, we aim to highlight the relevance and added…

  • We Need Strong Funding Programmes for Culture, Media and Civil Society in the Next EU Long-term Budget

    Civil Society Europe has brought together a wide coalition of civil society organisations, along with stakeholders from the cultural and journalistic sectors, to develop the following position paper on AgoraEU. This will be the main funding resource for civil society, media and the cultural sector in the next EU long-term budget. We welcome the proposed…

  • What’s Next for the Civil Society Strategy & Platform?

    Civil Society Europe (CSE) Joins Steering Group on Civil Society Platform Last year, the European Commission unveiled its Civil Society Strategy – a pivotal development in their efforts to protect, support, and empower civil society. This strategy comes at a critical moment after years of campaigning from civil society at national and EU level calling…

  • Interest Group on Civil Society in the European Parliament: Launch of Website and Manifesto

    Manifesto of Interest Group on Civil Society in the European Parliament is Launched 35+ MEPs Join Forces to Support, Protect, and Engage With Civil Society  Civil society is needed for strong, inclusive policies, and civil society needs policymakers to stand with them. The sector is a necessary partner, playing an essential role in platforming citizens’…