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New report documents continued decline in civic freedoms across Europe, with Brussels playing an ever-greater role
Unfounded attacks on NGO funding growing in EU, national parliaments Civil society increasingly cast as “foreign agents” New anti-protest legislation proposed in 7 EU countries Civil society continued to come under attack in 2025, with EU policies now playing a key role, according to a leading European NGO. The report, written by the European Civic Forum…...
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Don’t cut Europe’s investment in democracy
Welcome to our Summer newsletter! In this edition: our joint call to the Council, urging them to safeguard civil society funding. Plus: don't miss our webinar…...
Joint letter: Don’t cut Europe’s investment in democracy
Together with IPPF EN and 30 other European networks, we have written to leading figures in the Council of the European Union, urging them…...
Office for sublet in the heart of Brussels
Are you looking for a small office in central Brussels? We are offering the sublet of a private room within our offices. This space is perfectly suited for a non-profit organisation (ASBL/NGO)...
We’re hiring: Communications Assistant (CIP)
Looking to kickstart your career in communications? We're hiring for a paid trainee position stating this September! [et_pb_button...
European Movement Italy: Europe’s sleep and the strategic choices for its future
There is broad consensus amongst the Heads of State and government of the Twenty-Seven, as well as within the European Commission, that the conditions are not in place to open the Pandora’s box of...
The latest from the Ligue de l’enseignement
Looking back on the Erasmus+ Mobility of the Engagement Department to Utrecht (Netherlands) From 9 to 11 June, the Engagement Department of the Ligue de l’enseignement took part in an Erasmus+...
LDCN: Ireland’s Local Development Model – Bridging Policy, People and Place
For more than 35 years, Ireland’s Local Development Companies have built the trusted relationships that help policy reach people’s everyday lives. EU and National policies and priorities are realised...
Open letter: A slide away from better regulation, not progress towards it
Dear President von der Leyen, dear Commissioners, We are writing to set out civil society’s concerns regarding the proposals to change the existing Better Regulation guidelines, and on other proposals...
LCDN: Local Development Companies are seeking ringfencing for LEADER funding as Ireland’s EU
New publication highlights €286m investment and 6,800+ projects delivered through LEADER across Ireland Dublin, 26th June 2026 — The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) today marked the start...