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Mark Zuckerberg continues Apologies Tour, though nothing on data protection

Vladimir SESTOVIC 23.05.2018 Non classé @en

Yesterday, May 22, Mark Zuckerberg was invited to testify in front of the European Parliament, after a livestreaming-or-not drama which followed the announcement by the EP secretariat that the audition would take place behind closed doors and with no cameras in the room...

European Ombudsman severly criticises the lack of transparency within the Council

Vladimir SESTOVIC 18.05.2018 Civic Space, Civil Dialogue, English

Following her inquiry into the transparency of legislative discussions in the preparatory bodies of the Council of the EU (the ‘Council’), the Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, has issued a special report to the European Parliament to seek its support on the matter. She notably pointed out that...

Du 30 avril au 8 juillet, ils marcheront pour les réfugiés!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 03.05.2018 Français, Manifestation, participation

Une initiative sans précédent a démarré le lundi 30 avril en France. Motivés à l’idée de rassembler les citoyens à travers la France et sensibiliser sur la situation des migrants arrivant en France, mais aussi pour mettre en avant ces activistes qui donnent un sens...

From 30 April to 8 July – they will march for migrants !

Vladimir SESTOVIC 02.05.2018 Call for action, Civic Participation, English, participation

An unprecedented initiative will kick-off in France on Monday, 30 April. Willing to gather together citizens and raise awareness about the situation of migrants coming to France, but also about the activists that give real substance to solidarity, l’Auberge des Migrants and Roya Citoyenne decided...

The MEGA campaign for a MEGA change in Europe

Vladimir SESTOVIC 23.03.2018 Non classé @en

On 19 February, the European Civic Forum, together with its members, called upon all civil society representatives, activists, decision-makers and citizens to join them for the kick-off event of the transnational civic campaign Make Europe Great for All - MEGA campaign. "With this campaign, we...

La campagne #MEGA est lancée

Vladimir SESTOVIC 15.03.2018 Citoyenneté Européenne, Français, participation

Le 20 février dernier, le Forum Civique Européen a rassemblé acteurs associatifs, activistes et personnalités institutionnelles à Bruxelles pour donner le coup d'envoi d'une campagne marathon, Make Europe Great for All - MEGA campaign. "L'objectif de cette campagne", explique Jean-Marc ROIRANT, président du FCE, "sera...

Will Belgrade be the next participatory city? – Interview with Ne Da(vi)mo Beograd

Vladimir SESTOVIC 02.03.2018 Non classé @en

After four years of local struggles and fights against the massive privatisation of public spaces, the citizens’ initiative Ne Da(vi)mo Beograd (Do not let Belgrade D(r)own) is now running for Belgrade local elections, which will be held on Sunday 4 March 2018. The grassroots' movement...

2005-2015: ten years of fight for democracy and civil dialogue

Vladimir SESTOVIC 02.02.2018 Civil Dialogue, English

In 2005, several NGOs' representative from across Europe started reflecting upon the widening gap between European institutions and the citizens they were supposed to serve and represent, following French and Dutch NOs to the referendum on a new European Treaty. Ten years later, we wanted to...

Interview: Baobab Experience to fill an institutional void in the Italian capital

Giada Negri 26.01.2018 Civic Participation, Civic Space, English

We interviewed Valerio Bevacqua for the group of volunteers Baobab Experience in Rome. Rome is the only European capital without a hub for migrants, and the actions of these citizens have prevented more than 60.000 migrants in three years to be left alone on the street....

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of values and mobility

Vladimir SESTOVIC 16.01.2018 Civic Participation, Civil Dialogue, English

To prepare the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission has launched an open public consultation on EU funds in the area of values and mobility. The questionnaire related to the consultation can be found by clicking on the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/consultations/public-consultation-eu-funds-area-values-and-mobility_en. All citizens and organisations are...

In a very divisive vote over the #RuleofLaw protection yesterday, members of @Europarl_EN adopted a crucial text, which sets conditions to access to EU funds More info in @liliebayer's article ➡️ https://t.co/rfxc0AaUar

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That's our #10yearchallenge. Still, there is a long way ahead 😎 @ Brussels, Belgium https://t.co/j5HX2jcGfW

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That's our #10yearchallenge. And there a long way ahead 😎 https://t.co/5V6P0plMlC

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That's our #10yearchallenge. And there is still a long way ahead 😎 @ Brussels https://t.co/DALIYvtPiJ

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What are the new and old challenges of #civilsociety in Europe? How is civil society changing? How is it pushing back against democratic backsliding? Join us on 11 February in Brussels for the launch of Activizenship #3: https://t.co/r37jyCz9eK pic.twitter.com/cfOGnXhpVk

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News

Mark Zuckerberg continues Apologies Tour, though nothing on data protection

European Ombudsman severly criticises the lack of transparency within the Council

Du 30 avril au 8 juillet, ils marcheront pour les réfugiés!

From 30 April to 8 July – they will march for migrants !

The MEGA campaign for a MEGA change in Europe

Will Belgrade be the next participatory city? – Interview with Ne Da(vi)mo Beograd

2005-2015: ten years of fight for democracy and civil dialogue

Interview: Baobab Experience to fill an institutional void in the Italian capital

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of values and mobility

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