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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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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…
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Journalists and civil society sound the alarm: the Foreign Interference Directive poses risks to media freedom in the EU
ARTICLE 19, Civil Society Europe and the European Federation of Journalists express their concern on the proposed Directive on interest representation services on behalf of third countries, part of the Defense of Democracy Package, and call for its immediate withdrawal. The above organisations warn that the proposed Directive’s vagueness and unclarity make its scope ambiguously…
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Introduction to Civil Dialogue: Training manual
Civil Society Europe is excited to present the training manual “Introduction to Civil Dialogue”, developed within the framework of the ‘EnTrust – Enlightened Trust in Governance’ project. The manual aims to contribute to developing a culture of civil dialogue in EU public officials, by providing trainers with exercises to raise awareness about its importance and…