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Missions Publiques interviews Alexandrina Najmowicz:
“To rehabilitate European democracy, we must build on the bonds that bring us together”
In an interview for Missions Publiques, CSOs Convention co-chair Alexandrina Najmowicz exposed the role of CSOs in the Conference on the Future of Europe, but also the democratic crisis, which the Conference is only partially addressing. We have reproduced the full interview below. Alexandrina Najmowicz is the Secretary General of the European Civic Forum (FCE),…...
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Open Letter to demand meaningful debate on and written responses to European Citizens’ Panel recommendations
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CSOs Convention at the Conference on the Future of Europe Plenary
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Open letter to Conference Plenary: ensure the inclusion of marginalised communities!
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