European Movement Italy: Europe’s sleep and the strategic choices for its future
There is broad consensus amongst the Heads of State and government of the Twenty-Seven, as well as within the European Commission, that the conditions are not in place to open the Pandora’s box of revising the Treaty of Lisbon – signed in the Portuguese capital in December 2007 – before the end of the 2024–2029…...
The latest from the Ligue de l’enseignement
Looking back on the Erasmus+ Mobility of the Engagement Department to Utrecht (Netherlands) From 9 to 11 June, the Engagement Department of the Ligue de l’enseignement took part in an Erasmus+ mobility visit to Utrecht, in the Netherlands. This mobility project is part of the department’s ongoing effort to deepen its reflection on how to…...
LDCN: Ireland’s Local Development Model – Bridging Policy, People and Place
For more than 35 years, Ireland’s Local Development Companies have built the trusted relationships that help policy reach people’s everyday lives. EU and National policies and priorities are realised in rural and urban communities through frontline delivery using local knowledge, practical delivery and long-standing partnership. As Ireland holds the EU Presidency, this conference will spotlight Ireland’s local development model…...
LCDN: Local Development Companies are seeking ringfencing for LEADER funding as Ireland’s EU Presidency begins.
New publication highlights €286m investment and 6,800+ projects delivered through LEADER across Ireland Dublin, 26th June 2026 — The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) today marked the start of Ireland’s EU Presidency with a call for the protection and ringfencing of LEADER funding, as senior representatives met with Members of the European Parliament at Europe…...
Iridia: Justice for Roger Español ahead of landmark trial over 1 October police violence
More than a hundred human rights, social, cultural and media organisations, alongside over 50 public figures, have launched a campaign in support of Roger Español, mutilated by a police rubber bullet on 1 October 2017. The goal is to collect endorsements for the manifesto and secure funding for the trial that will take place on 16, 17 and 30 September and…...
Greek Forum of Refugees: 20 June – World Refugee Day 2026
World Refugee Day (20 June) is dedicated to the strength, courage, and resilience of people who have been forced to leave their homes due to war and human rights violations. It is a day that calls on us to recognise not only the challenges refugees face, but also their contributions, capabilities, and aspirations for a…...
European Movement Italy – GOAL 1000: a project, a method, and a programme for a democratic and sovereign Europe
Forty years after his death the 23 of May 1986, various events were held to discuss the legacy and relevance of Altiero Spinelli and his European struggle, which began as a fight for freedom whilst he was imprisoned as a young communist in fascist jails and became the main focus of his life from the…...
Stefan Batory Foundation: Foresight on Civil Society in Poland 2036
The Concept Civil society in Poland is at a turning point. After years of operating under the pressure of various crises and within a funding system ill-suited to its needs—one that relies on public funds—the organisations within it are showing signs of fatigue. The working environment within organisations is unfavourable, working conditions are uncompetitive, and…...
Ligue de l’enseignement: Franco-German Meeting and Cooperation: A Look Back at the Partners’ Meeting in Aachen
Co-organized by BKJ (the German Federation for Cultural Education for Children and Young People) and La Ligue de l’enseignement, this meeting was aimed at German community stakeholders as well as organizations affiliated with La Ligue de l’enseignement wishing to set up cultural and artistic youth exchanges between the two countries. The meeting took place in…...