The European Civic Forum (ECF) has been selected as a member of the European Commission’s newly established Civil Society Platform. Announced as a key element of the EU Civil Society Strategy, the platform will bring together up to 30 independent civil society...

Benjamin Goodwin
600 culture, media, and civil society groups unite to urge EU leaders to invest in our democratic future.
600 culture, media, and civil society groups unite to urge EU leaders to invest in our democratic future. In a joint letter published today, more than 600 organisations across the continent are urging leaders to oppose cuts to the next long-term EU budget proposed by...
European NGOs rally behind anti-racism network after EU withdraws funding
More than 185 NGOs have expressed their “full solidarity” with the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) after the organisation had its funding removed by an EU agency. It comes after the anti-racism network announced it would be taking the European Education and...
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 series with the Human Rights Cities Network!
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 to increase the AgoraEU budget and saveguard CERV+ funding in the EU's next long-term budget. -- Dear Presidents, dear...
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) operating at the Belgian or European level. Location: Rue du Congrés 13,...
We’re hiring: Communications Assistant (CIP)
Looking to kickstart your career in communications? We're hiring for a paid trainee position stating this September! Who we are The European Civic Forum (ECF) is a pan-European network of more than 100 associations and NGOs across 30 European countries. Founded in...
Civic space in the spotlight
Welcome to the latest ECF newsletter! In this edition: we look back at the launch of our Civic Space Report and our General Assembly. Plus: we introduce our new member organisations! Read the newsletter!
Civil Society to European Leaders: Deliver a Budget that is Up to the Challenge!
On 18 June 2026, as the European Council meeting in Brussels takes place, Civil Society Europe and a wide number of civil society, non-profit, education, research, culture, philanthropy, social services and social economy organisations have launched an open letter in...
ECF members gather in Brussels for 2026 general assembly
On 11-13 May, ECF members gathered in Brussels for our Annual General Assembly. At the general assembly, members discussed the activities of the previous year, a year of significant change for ECF, with the departure of long-time secretary general Alexandrina...









