As part of the Enlightened Trust (EnTrust) research project, Civil Society Europe is hosting two debates on the 23rd and 25th of April. 1. A pact on informed and open policy debate: Civil dialogue and the (dis)trust relationship between civil society and EU institutions Tuesday, 23rd of April. 11:45 – 13:00 CEST Brussels and online […]
From the 4th to the 7th of March, Civil Society Europe participated in the Civil Society Week entitled «Rise Up for Democracy» at the European Economic and Social Committee. With the European elections in June 2024 holding a key role in Europe’s future, the event shined a light on the threats to democracy and the […]
As part of the European Economic and Social Committee’s Civil Society Week, Civil Society Europe (CSE) is excited to co-organize three engaging sessions. Interested in the EU in the elections, civic dialogue & space, inclusive democracy, and policy-making? Then, these workshops are for you! Co-organised by CSE, Social Platform and Transparency International, this session aims […]
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
