ECF action for the creation and the animation of the European Year of Citizens Alliance (EYCA), one of the most important coordination of organised civil society at the European level (62 European networks and 20 national platforms) illustrates the capacity to gather synergies. In 2011 when the Commission proposed to designate 2013 as the European…
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We stand with the people of Poland who marched this week-end in defence of democracy and European values. We are concerned that adopted and proposed legislation of the Polish government undermines fundamental rights and freedoms. This includes: limitations to the independence of the judiciary undermining the system of checks and balances and violation of the constitution, restrictions on the…
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We stand with the people of Poland who marched this week-end in defence of democracy and European values. We are concerned that adopted and proposed legislation of the Polish government undermines fundamental rights and freedoms. This includes: limitations to the independence of the judiciary undermining the system of checks and balances and violation of the constitution, restrictions on the…
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The Netherlands will preside over the European Union for six months, starting January 1st 2016. Over twenty thousand politicians and civil workers will swarm our capital. But it won’t be all about politics. For over six months Amsterdam will be a cultural capital and inspiring example for our society, by providing solutions for everyday living…
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“Rule of law needs extra attention” – this is not an article or a call for action launched by civic activists or NGOs, but the very words pronounced by Frans Timmermans himself very recently, during a citizens’ dialogue in The Hague. This first quote of the year mirrors exactly the multiple warnings sent by NGOs,…
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“Rule of law needs extra attention” – this is not an article or a call for action launched by civic activists or NGOs, but the very words pronounced by Frans Timmermans himself very recently, during a citizens’ dialogue in The Hague. This first quote of the year mirrors exactly the multiple warnings sent by NGOs,…
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A vast gap exists between the rights guaranteed by the EU and the exercise of these rights. Unclear laws, disempowerment or fear of reprisal can prevent people from knowing and enjoying their rights. This reflection is shared not only by the European Civic Forum members, but also by many other European networks, such as European Alternatives. This…
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A vast gap exists between the rights guaranteed by the EU and the exercise of these rights. Unclear laws, disempowerment or fear of reprisal can prevent people from knowing and enjoying their rights. This reflection is shared not only by the European Civic Forum members, but also by many other European networks, such as European Alternatives. This…
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