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Blame it on the NGOs!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 05.10.2017 Civic Space, English

Source: ECF monthly newsletter So here we are again! Two weeks ago, in the EP plenary in Strasbourg, in a vote to the report on Transparency, Accountability and Integrity in EU institutions, a strong majority of MEPs rejected some last minute amendments aimed at restricting civic...

SOTEU: statement by the European Civic Forum

Vladimir SESTOVIC 13.09.2017 press release

On Wednesday 13 September, European Commission president Juncker announced what will be the course of Europe until late 2018, in front of the European Parliament. The European Civic Forum paid a special attention to his speech and wanted to contribute to the debates around the...

European Civic Days: Civil Society Perspectives for a Positive Narrative

Vladimir SESTOVIC 12.07.2017 Civic Participation, Civic Space, English

The European Civic Days this year brought us to Belgrade, spotting positive examples of civic mobilisations from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, illustrating the values we share, tapping into their potential for developing counter narratives in a regional context where people are particularly...

Survey on the future evolution of organised civil society in the EU

Vladimir SESTOVIC 11.07.2017 Civil Dialogue, English

The role of civil society organisations has evolved significantly and will continue to change in the future. Their capacity to contribute to political and societal development will depend on a variety of factors, including funding, technological development and the increasing role of social media. This survey...

#IStandWithNGOs: how did civil society react to Hungary’s law on NGOs

Vladimir SESTOVIC 07.07.2017 Non classé @en

On 13 June 2017, the Hungarian Parliament adopted a new law on "Transparency of Organisations supported from abroad". Behind these words stands a strong control of the government over civil society organisations, working especially on human rights and Rule of Law. As explained by the European...

Foundation Stefan Batory joins the European Civic Forum!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 06.07.2017 Forum Civique Européen

The annual General Assembly held last month in Belgrade, Serbia, saw ECF members discussing new applications for membership. The European Civic Forum is happy to welcome the Polish Foundation Stefan Batory, who will no doubt bring in their energy and expertise in advocating for open and...

Foundation Stefan Batory joins the European Civic Forum!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 06.07.2017 Forum Civique Européen

More than 250 NGOs call for another vision of the Future of Europe

Vladimir SESTOVIC 20.06.2017 Call for action, Civic Participation, English

More than 250 non-government organisations from across Europe have today released an alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe. Intended to influence the debate on the future direction of Europe, this alternative vision is endorsed by organisations representing a multitude of public interest issues,...

Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS re-launch their survey on Civic Space: your voice counts!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 31.05.2017 Civic Space, English

Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS have re-launched their annual survey to map out key trends on civic space in Europe over the last year. Our survey covers the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), Switzerland, and the countries candidate to EU accession (Albania, Bosnia...

Civil society development in Poland on the crossroads of political game

Vladimir SESTOVIC 26.05.2017 Civic Space, English

Filip Pazderski, Policy Analyst of the Democracy and Civil Society Programme in the Institute of Public Affairs (PL) and representing his organisation in the Board of the European Civic Forum, gave an interview to Visegrad Insight, an opinion journal led by accomplished editors from the Visegrad Group countries....

@KHME from @enablingNGOlaw throuws out a big Q for debate: how can we better use the #EUCharter to protect thevactors who bring its provisions to real life, #CSOs: awareness, partnership, financial support & prevention. #civicspacewatch #CivicPride pic.twitter.com/7Fl2fRiNOI

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At 10th Anniversary of #EUCharter conference, @MichaelCJT highlights the urgency to expand the focus beyond civil & political rights (90% of court cases!) and use the Charter to uphold socio-economic rights. This interlink is key in the daily action of associations! #CivicPride pic.twitter.com/l4nbO8YIRF

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📢 We take pride in improving the lives of our communities, promoting citizens' participation & acting towards access to #FundamentalRights for ALL! On 5 December we are mobilising to show our #CivicPride Join the call now! https://t.co/SeRpH63DSz pic.twitter.com/0RFbyOcaI4

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Former #Wroclaw Mayor Rafal Dutkiewicz opens the #CitiesforEurope conference, warning about resurgence of nationalistic rethoric on both sides of former #Berlin wall, calling EU leaders to reconnect from bottom-up pic.twitter.com/frMCSBJB5a

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🎙️ Civil Society is essential in ensuring an open #CivicSpace in our societies, in making sure that #HumanRights are FOR ALL ! ECF Director at @OHCHR_Europe Conference spoke about the role of civil society #CivicPride https://t.co/CBXibx8Jhy

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News

Blame it on the NGOs!

SOTEU: statement by the European Civic Forum

Survey on the future evolution of organised civil society in the EU

#IStandWithNGOs: how did civil society react to Hungary’s law on NGOs

Foundation Stefan Batory joins the European Civic Forum!

Foundation Stefan Batory joins the European Civic Forum!

More than 250 NGOs call for another vision of the Future of Europe

Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS re-launch their survey on Civic Space: your voice counts!

Civil society development in Poland on the crossroads of political game

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