Today the Commission will present a package for the Defence of Democracy at European Parliament. This package was very much awaited by civil society organizations as it was expected to “deepen the action under the European Democracy Action Plan to promote free and fair elections, to step up the fight against disinformation and to support […]
After several months of work, the campaign “Civil Society for EU” is getting relaunched today with a refreshed visual identity and a dedicated website. The website features key data, information and stories on European civil society. It will also display those candidates to the EP elections who will choose to sign the campaign pledge and […]
Civil Society Europe (CSE) has launched an open letter—signed by 16 civil society organisations (CSOs) in the EU—calling on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to adopt the Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) Committee’s report on proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the EU Treaties during the Plenary session on the week of 20 […]
Civil Society Europe and Philea contributed to the EU call for evidence on the Defence of Democracy Package. We welcome the proposal as a potential important contribution to enhancing democratic participation, protection, resilience, and recognition of civil society organisations. We believe that to be effective such a package should fill the gaps in the current […]
This survey is part of the EnTrust Project. We are reaching out to 350+ civil society organisations at EU level to understand challenges in your advocacy work and how your relationship with EU institutions has developed over time. The survey further addresses principles of governance and the role of trust and distrust in organisations’ activities. The findings of the […]
Lessons Learnt from the Conference on the Future of Europe and Suggestions to Strengthen Future Civil Dialogue
Lessons Learnt from the Conference on the Future of Europe and Suggestions to Strengthen Future Civil Dialogue
The Working Group on Civic Space and Fundamental Rights acts to advocate and enhance civic space throughout the EU. This WG is dedicated to advocating and enhancing civic space throughout the EU, including by working on topics like civil dialogue, the Defence of Democracy Package and the Commission’s annual Rule of Law report.
December 2024 European Cross Border Association: Introductory Handbook for non profit organisations December 2024 Guidance Note/Impact Assessment Tool & Checklist on Civic Space September 2024 Questions & Answers on the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive This document aims to answer key questions, raised in discussions with some Member States, about the proposal for a Directive […]
DECEMBER 2022 Civil Dialogue in the EU – What’s next? Lessons Learnt from the Conference on the Future of Europe and Suggestions to Strengthen Future Civil Dialogue. Read more JUNE 2022 CSOCOFOE Final Study: The Future of Europe is Ours Recommendations from civil society organisations for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Read more […]
