CSOs would help, but the government does not count on them in the Recovery Plan either – rapid analysis

by Benjamin Goodwin | 04 May 2021 | Members' Corner

Civil society organizations cooperating in the Civilisation coalition published an open letter in February addressed to dr. Szabolcs Ágostházy, the State Secretary for EU Development Programs, objecting to the lack of dialogue and meaningful civic participation in the...

Retraction of the LexNGO: important step, but more is needed

by Vladimir SESTOVIC | 21 April 2021 | Civic Space

– Press release of the Civlisation coalition – Ten months after the ruling of the European Court of Justice, the Hungarian government finally moves to repeal the LexNGO. This is an important development for affected civil society organisations (CSOs) as it...

What citizens say about the EU in Hungary– a non-representative survey

by Vladimir SESTOVIC | 19 February 2021 | Members' Corner

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Initiated and coordinated by European House Budapest Europa Platform Hungary is a grass-root civil initiative open to civil society organisations and citizens interested in the future of Europe. It aims to contribute to the...

Ökotárs Foundation – Step in the wrong direction: merging the Equal Treatment Authority under the Ombudsman’s Office

by Vladimir SESTOVIC | 01 December 2020 | Members' Corner

Merging the Equal Treatment Authority under the Ombudsman’s Office jeopardizes the assertion of the principle of equal treatment. While in the past the Authority has often acted in defence of vulnerable social groups, the current Ombudsman has not taken any steps in...

European House: European dimension in practice

by Vladimir SESTOVIC | 01 December 2020 | Members' Corner

Europa Platform Hungary, an open formation of non-governmental organisations and citizens in Hungary initiated and coordinated by European House Budapest was formed on Europe Day 2020. The Platform aims to contribute to the successful proceedings of the Conference on...