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Press Release: Civic freedoms declined over past five years despite EU democracy agenda, new report finds
Civic freedoms in decline in the EU and Western Balkans EU policies contributes to shrinking space for civil society Restrictions against protests showing solidarity with the Palestinian people across the EU Ahead of the EU elections, a new report released by the European Civic Forum finds that overall, civic freedoms have deteriorated in Europe during…...
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European Commission VP Jourova meets with CSOs to discuss Defence of Democracy package
On 6 July, the European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova organised a second meeting with CSOs to discuss challenges and concerns regarding the upcoming Defence of Democracy pack, particularly...
ECF Co-president ends leadership mandate at Civil Society Europe
After almost eight years of commitment to bring institutional recognition for European civil society in EU policy-making, the ECF Co-president, Jean-Marc Roirant, ended his leadership mandate as Chair...
JOINT STATEMENT – EU Trilogues: The AI Act must protect people’s rights
This statement was originally published by EDRi on 12/07/2023 A civil society statement on fundamental rights in the EU Artificial Intelligence Act As European Union institutions begin trilogue...
Greek Forum of Refugees – Campaign for asylum access: Yet another tragedy – consequence of
ECF member Greek Forum of Refugees is a founding member of the campaign for asylum access, which advocates for the right of asylum seekers to have access to a fair and effective asylum system. This...
Arci – World Refugee Day: We join the universal mourning. Stop the attack on the right to
(translated from Italian) On the occasion of World Refugee Day, which will be celebrated on 20 June, Arci adheres to the universal mourning proclaimed, after the dramatic shipwreck in Greece, by the...
The Rule of Law report needs a broader approach and concrete recommendations in order to fully
(Please click here to read a French translation) On 5 July 2023, the European Commission published its fourth annual report reviewing the Rule of…...
A missed opportunity: European Parliament upholds facial recognition ban, but fails to properly
In today’s AI Act vote, MEPs failed to protect society at large, not to mention vulnerable groups like migrants and refugees, and voted against measures to introduce proper complaints and...
AI Act: Five steps to a truly rights-based law.
Ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Act in the European Parliament on 14 June, we're calling on MEPs to protect fundamental rights. Here's how to do so. MEPs should vote to: Uphold fundamental...
JOINT LETTER: Civil society call to restore the details of European Commission officials in the EU
Over 110 representatives of civil society organisations have signed a joint letter, calling on the European Commission to restore details of its officials in…...