This text is adapted from the press release shared by the organisers of the #StandUpForAgoraEU protest in Brussels on 29 October 2026 opposing the 30% cuts proposed by the Irish Presidency of the Council to the AgoraEU programme. More than 150 artists, cultural...
In the face of the sanctions imposed by the United States against the International Criminal Court (ICC), words are no longer enough. It is time for concrete and immediate action, and the European Commission must act now. The core of this appeal, launched by civil...
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...
900 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 900 organisations across the continent are urging leaders to oppose cuts to the next long-term EU budget proposed by...
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...
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!
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...
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,...
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...
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!