Earlier this month, the European Parliament voted to back the proposed European Cross Border Associations Directive (ECBA), marking a milestone in the decades-long calls for an EU-wide legal status. The institutions must now ensure that the final text ensures that...
In this month’s edition, we bring you our take from Civil Society Week. We put Catalonia in the spotlight, as civil society mobilises for Spanish authorities to drop terror accusations against activists. Plus, we share the latest episode of our Civic Spaces...
Since Monday, we have been celebrating Civil Society Week at the European Economic and Social Committee. This year’s theme: rise up for democracy. The choice of this theme comes amid the acknowledgement that democracy is threatened from within, with the growing...
A group of European and international NGOs have urged the Spanish authorities to protect fundamental freedoms after a court launched an investigation into 12 Catalan activists, accusing them of terrorism. The call comes after a large gathering of journalists, civil...
We're looking for a politically savvy, sociable and passionate person at the start of their career to contribute to our communications and projects work. Who we are European Civic Forum (ECF) is a pan-European network of more than 100 associations and NGOs...
In our first newsletter of the year, we share our EU elections manifesto, and explain why we need a Europe of Democracy, Solidarity and Rights for all. With momentum growing, we put civil dialogue in the spotlight. Plus, we share our analysis on the foreign funding...
On 12 December 2023, the European Commission published its long-awaited Defence of Democracy package, including a directive to introduce “common transparency and accountability standards” for “interest representation activities”. This directive has caused alarm among...
We're looking for a politically savvy, sociable and passionate person at the start of their career to support and contribute to our research and advocacy on civic space and democracy-related issues. Who we are European Civic Forum (ECF) is a pan-European...
On 19-20 September, 100 activists, civic actors and academics gathered at the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies for the sixth edition of the European Civic Academy. The discussions focused on the theme “Building collective empowerment...
In our last newsletter of the year, we reflect on how busy 2023 has been...right up to the end. Inside we share our latest reaction on Defence of Demoracy, the AI Act, and the new Hungarian Sovereignty, our key takaways from the European Civic Academy, the latest...