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...
More than 100 civil society organisations have signed an open letter, urging the the EU to stop the expansion of EURODAC. Civil society calls for an end to the expansion of EURODAC, the EU database for the registration of asylum-seekers. EURODAC, designed to collect...
In the latest edition of our newsletter, we share our statement on the ongoing situation in Israel and Palestine, outlining our demands the EU works for a generalised and immediate ceasefire throughout the region and for the full respect of international law. Plus, we...
The European Civic Forum is constantly working to improve its support to local organisations and movements, especially within its membership. Through its operating grant from the CERV programme, the European Civic Forum has established a re-granting mechanism for...
The result is in: three opposition political forces have received a majority of elected representatives in both houses of Poland’s parliament.