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Civil Society Europe (CSE) is a network of civil society organisations active in civil, economic, cultural, social and environmental rights working to promote civic participation in Europe ℹ️ civilsocietyeurope.eu
"We need strong funding programmes for culture, media and civil society in the next EU long-term budget. Read civil society's coordinated position on AgoraEU". Screenshot of the position paper on bottom right.
📢 We need strong funding programmes for culture, media and civil society.
We have expressed this concern in our joint position paper on AgoraEU. Read it here: bit.ly/3NlCCi8
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🗣️Civil Society Week 2026 continues, and so do we!
Today, CSE’s Director Carlotta Besozzi participated in a session on funding civic space while yesterday, Riccardo Rossella, CSE’s Advocacy and Fundraising Officer, led a breakout session on the civil society strategy.
#EUCivilSociety #CivSocWeek
Today, the Civil Society Platform was at Civil Society Week 2026. Read more here: bit.ly/4l8BJGg
This discussion has helped lay the groundwork for the Strategy’s implementation and Platform, in an attempt to foster positive change for civil society.
#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyPlatform
Female silhouettes in diverse colours on the bottom left of the visual, logo of WAVE and logo of Civil Society Europe on the top right. Text that reads "New member. Welcome WAVE. Civil Society Europe is pleased to welcome Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) to our network!"
🫂 Welcome WAVE!
We are very pleased to announce that Women Against Violence Europe has joined our network!
Visit WAVE’s website to learn about their mission: wave-network.org
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📬Our latest newsletter is out! Find it here: bit.ly/4aOVwXT
#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
Silhouette of people climbing up a hill and text that reads "February 27th is World NGO Day. Progress and change are powered by those who refuse to stand still!"
📣 Today is #WorldNGODay!
We commemorate the vital role of NGOs globally and honour our members for their work towards a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable society.
See further details of our members vital contributions here: civilsocietyeurope.eu/our-network/
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🌍 Want to stay informed about civil society developments in Europe?
We got you! Civil Society Europe’s newsletter will keep you updated and connected.
Subscribe and check previous editions here: bit.ly/4aDSDsQ
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🎉Civil Society Week is so back!
CSE is participating in this year’s edition with several discussions on the Civil Society Strategy and Platform, democratic resilience and the funding of civic space. Sign up until Friday 27/02 here: link.europa.eu/MmFc73
#EUCivilSociety #CivSocWeek
🤝 Civil society needs policymaker’s support to thrive. The Interest Group on Civil Society offers this.
MEPs - it’s time to stand with us. Join now: bit.ly/467iF4T
Read the manifesto, published today: bit.ly/3ZwDVgP
#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyInterestGroup
📣 Civil society speaks up on Better Regulation
CSE has provided input to the Commission’s Call for Evidence on Better Regulation. Read about our input and why it matters for democracy, participation and EU lawmaking here bit.ly/4aA8mYl
#EUCivilSociety #BetterRegulation
Today, EU leaders are at a retreat in a Belgian castle to talk deregulation. Here is what SHOULD be talked about instead:
Creating a bright future in which everyone can live with dignity!
Last week a group of grandparents and children visited the castle and they left a message! ⬇️
#HandsOffNature
@rescoop.eu @iclei.org @ceebankwatch.bsky.social
Image of slightly open door with text overlaid saying 'No decisions behind closed doors! We call on the European Commission and Member States to ensure transparency in drafting National and Regional Partnership Plans'
🔍 The negotiations around the next multi-year EU budget (2028-2034) have started. Every Member State will create a “National and Regional Partnership Plan” (NRPP).
CSE helped bring together 53 organisations to call on governments to draft their plans transparently: tinyurl.com/3zwcy6zy
📢 Our latest newsletter is out! Read now: bit.ly/4anj4CH
#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
🎉 Our annual report for 2024/2025 is here! Read now: bit.ly/3Z3i5kT
This edition looks at how CSE developed during this period, our key work areas, developments with members and much more.
#EUCivilSociety #AnnualReport
Image of EU flag with text in front 'Dear European Commission, 250+ organisations are saying reverse your decision and save cross-border cooperation for non-profits.'
Description of why the ECBA Directive is needed and why we need to reverse the withdrawal decision (puts competitiveness at risk as it could promote new associations, new jobs and support civil society.)
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
📢 What is civil society’s role in protecting democratic values?
Read our full recap of last week's event, where we addressed such questions & more: bit.ly/4rW8zgA
#ProtectingDemocracy #EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward
🎉 We’re hiring for two positions - find out more and apply now!
Policy and Campaign Officer (Deadline: 2 January 2026 at 23:59): bit.ly/4rMJTXG
Communications Assistant (Internship, deadline: 8 January 2026 at 23:59): bit.ly/48v83OV
#EUCivilSociety #Hiring
📰 Read our latest newsletter now: bit.ly/4oEL3lj
In this edition, find out about:
📢 The long awaited EU Civil Society Strategy
❗The status of the ECBA Directive
👉 The launch of our report with ACLEU
...and more!
#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
We’re happy to announce the Fundamental Rights Policy Unit of DG JUST of the European Commission as winner of the first ever Civil Dialogue Award!
Read more: bit.ly/4phmoEA
#ProtectingDemocraticValues #CivilDialogueAward @latvianmfa.bsky.social
❓ How does civil society step in to protect democracy?
On December 3rd, we’ll address this and more in our event! With the support of @eu2025dk.bsky.social
#EUCivilSociety #ProtectDemocracy
📢 The European Parliament approved its position on the Directive on Interest Representation Services on Behalf of Third Countries - aimed at making lobbying on behalf of non-EU countries more transparent. What if it could harm civil society?
Read more: bit.ly/3XilQC7
#EUCivilSociety #DoD
❗ The long-awaited EU Civil Society Strategy is here. But can it deliver a #TrueCivicSpace?
Read more: bit.ly/4oENXr9
#EUCivilSocietyStrategy
❓How can we lift civil society up when it’s under strain?
Our new report with Association of Charity Lotteries in Europe (ACLEU), ‘Supporting Civil Society Under Pressure’, has the answer. Read now: bit.ly/4oqYUfH
#EUCivilSociety #CharityLotteries
📢 Save the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive!
Yesterday, Judit Lantai, CSE Vice-President, expressed this need in the JURI Committee. Read more: bit.ly/47pPR8N
Photographer: Alain ROLLAND / © European Union 2025 - Source : EP
#EUCivilSociety #ECBA #SaveECBA
📰 Our latest newsletter is out! Read now: bit.ly/4oaIKqE
In this edition, find out about:
❗The proposed withdrawal of the European Cross-Border Associations Directive
🤝 The launch of the Interest Group on Civil Society
...and more!
#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
🤝 Last week, the Interest Group on Civil Society was launched - a space for committed MEPs to collaborate, strengthen relations with and enable civil society.
Read more: bit.ly/3LoUGXc
#EUCivilSociety #InterestGroup
🚨 For decades, the non-profit sector has been calling for a Directive that would allow cross-border cooperation. But this ambition is now at risk of being dismantled.
Read more: bit.ly/4qpn5N0
We urge the Commission to reverse this proposal!
#EUCivilSociety #ECBA
📢 Yesterday, the IMCO Committee voted on a proposed Directive which would set rules to make lobbying on behalf of non-EU countries more transparent. But will such a law deliver on its ambitions or end up harming civil society?
Read more: bit.ly/47ae1CP
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