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Polish Civil EU presidency: strengthening democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe in the face of polycrises
On 17 June, the European Civic Forum hosted its annual policy debate, in cooperation with the National Federation of Polish NGOs (OFOP), and the Stefan Batory Foundation. The conference, which took place in Warsaw, was titled “Strengthening democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe in the face of polycrises: Polish EU civil presidency”, and…...
ECF celebrates 20th anniversary at general assembly in Warsaw
On 17-18 June, ECF members and staff gathered in Warsaw for our Annual General Assembly. This year’s AGA was particularly special as in 2025, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary as a network. Back in late 2005, representatives of associations and NGOs from across the continent gathered at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg to…...
EVENT: Strengthening democracy and the rule of law in Europe in the face of polycrises
Today, Europe is grappling with complex and interconnected crises, including climate change, growing economic precarity, and an increased sense of insecurity following the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the recent developments in terms of foreign policy of the US administration. At the same time as these crises are unfolding, we are also witnessing the deterioration…...
Webinar: Early Warning and Alert System as part of civic space protection in Europe
10 April at 11:00-12:30 CET Organised by ECF and ECNL within the MACS project Across Europe, civic space is under increasing pressure. Fundamental rights such as the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly, and expression are being challenged by repressive trends and authoritarianism. Civil society across Europe has long advocated for mechanisms that detect and…...
Register now: Webinar – Micro-Grants in Action – Results and qualitative reporting from the European Civic Micro-Grants 2024 Projects
On 10 December, from 11:00 to 13:30 CET, join us for a webinar presenting the qualitative impact of the projects funded this year by the European Civic Micro-Grants (ECMG). We believe that more than just numbers, it’s vital to measure shifts in attitudes and assess how each activity has enhanced the willingness and capacity to…...
Register now: How do we uphold the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
Nyt Europa and the European Civic Forum are pleased to invite you to a high-level conference focused on the state of fundamental rights and the rule of law within the European Union. This event will provide an opportunity to assess the current legal landscape and human rights situation across Europe in the aftermath of the…...
ECF co-organises roundtable on a protection mechanism
On 18 and 19 April, ECF and an informal coalition of civil society organisations hosted by Civil Society Europe, including our members Nyt Europe, CNVOS, Batory Foundation and FDSC hosted a roundtable on a protection mechanism for human rights defenders and CSOs in Europe. The event took place in the context of the European elections and…...
ECF holds Annual General Assembly in Marseille
On 25-26 April, ECF members and staff gathered in Marseille (and online, due to strikes that disrupted many members’ flights) for our Annual General Assembly. The meeting, which took place alongside the Marseille Encounters – the European Common Space for Alternatives – highlighted the growth and maturity of the network as it approaches its 20th anniversary.…...
European Civic Academy 2023 – Read our key takeaways!
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 towards just and inclusive societies”. Read our key takeaways from the event! Read our key takeaways! …...