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This month, the European Commission published its 2025 work programme, the first of a five-year period. It claims to respond to the challenges facing the European project and to meet the needs and aspirations of Europeans, in line with the values enshrined in the...
The European Commission has today published its 2025 work programme, including a pledge to introduce a Civil Society Strategy — a historic decision that follows years of campaigning by the European Civic Forum and organisations across the EU. In the context of...
After more than a decade on the platform, ECF has decided to suspend its activity on Twitter/X with immediate effect.
Last month, Ursula von der Leyen presented her new team of Commissioners-designate, including Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath. At ECF, we’re pleased to see that, in these mandates, the Commission recognises protecting...
This month saw big steps in the renewal of the European institutions for the next five years. The new cohort of MEPs took up their seats, committee chairs were elected, and on 18 July, Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed as the President of the European Commission for...
The European Commission’s Rule of Law monitoring process is not fit for purpose, according to a leading European NGO, as the body publishes its annual report on the issue. In a statement published today assessing the reporting process over the last five years the...
2024 marks the fifth year of the European Commission's annual Rule of Law Report cycle. Aside from assessing this year’s report, this moment is an opportunity to reflect on the tangible outcomes of these reports and how to address their shortcomings in the future. At...
On 18 July 2024, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, the first step before forming the new Commission. In the next five years, EU institutions must rebuild trust in democracy by...
Last week, ECF members and staff gathered in Marseille for our General Assembly. There, we discussed many topics, including reflecting on our achievements and lessons from 2023 and looking ahead to the European elections and beyond! 2023 was indeed an active year,...