Christian Skrivervik
@chrisskriver.bsky.social
Strategic Comms | Brussels based, Oslo raised📍| Comms Lead at European Environmental Bureau 🍃 @eeb.org | My views 👇
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Great session with @chrisskriver.bsky.social tonight.
A room full of comms specialists talked evidence-based comms, the decline of trust in expertise, platform fragmentation, community building and much more.
Thanks to Christian - and to everyone else who took part in the discussion!
A room full of comms specialists talked evidence-based comms, the decline of trust in expertise, platform fragmentation, community building and much more.
Thanks to Christian - and to everyone else who took part in the discussion!
Trust in experts, trust in press, trust in institutions, and ultimately trust in democracy are all decreasing. Fast!
We are talking about the fabric of our societies, and we need to find a way to get our shit together. Soon!
Thanks for having me @moylato.bsky.social, a pleasure as always✨️🙏
We are talking about the fabric of our societies, and we need to find a way to get our shit together. Soon!
Thanks for having me @moylato.bsky.social, a pleasure as always✨️🙏
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🔥 What happens after Europe’s NGOs are dismantled?
Last week, @alemanno.bsky.social mapped how civic space in Europe is being suffocated – how NGOs die.
This week, we asked the next question: what happens when they do?
🧵👇
euobserver.com/eu-political...
Last week, @alemanno.bsky.social mapped how civic space in Europe is being suffocated – how NGOs die.
This week, we asked the next question: what happens when they do?
🧵👇
euobserver.com/eu-political...
What happens after Europe's NGOs are dismantled?
What does Europe look like when independent civil society is silenced, sidelined or slowly starved out of existence? This is not dystopian fiction. It is the logical end-point of a trend already visib...
euobserver.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🔥 What happens after Europe’s NGOs are dismantled?
Last week, @alemanno.bsky.social mapped how civic space in Europe is being suffocated – how NGOs die.
This week, we asked the next question: what happens when they do?
🧵👇
euobserver.com/eu-political...
Last week, @alemanno.bsky.social mapped how civic space in Europe is being suffocated – how NGOs die.
This week, we asked the next question: what happens when they do?
🧵👇
euobserver.com/eu-political...
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🤒 EUROPE IS MISDIAGNOSED
Blood tests found PFAS in every EU leader tested, proof that pollution runs through Europe’s veins. As calls grow for a full ban on “forever chemicals,” Brussels offers the wrong cure: weaker protections disguised as “simplification.”
Blood tests found PFAS in every EU leader tested, proof that pollution runs through Europe’s veins. As calls grow for a full ban on “forever chemicals,” Brussels offers the wrong cure: weaker protections disguised as “simplification.”
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🤒 EUROPE IS MISDIAGNOSED
Blood tests found PFAS in every EU leader tested, proof that pollution runs through Europe’s veins. As calls grow for a full ban on “forever chemicals,” Brussels offers the wrong cure: weaker protections disguised as “simplification.”
Blood tests found PFAS in every EU leader tested, proof that pollution runs through Europe’s veins. As calls grow for a full ban on “forever chemicals,” Brussels offers the wrong cure: weaker protections disguised as “simplification.”
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🚨 Today’s speech was not a State of the Union – it was a state of delusion about the triple climate, nature and pollution crises and the solutions Europe urgently needs. #SOTEU #EUGreenDeal
September 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨 Today’s speech was not a State of the Union – it was a state of delusion about the triple climate, nature and pollution crises and the solutions Europe urgently needs. #SOTEU #EUGreenDeal
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💔 STATE OF DISUNION
Ahead of von der Leyen’s speech, the EU faces a wave of deregulation disguised as “simplification.” Hard-won safeguards for clean water, forests & nature are on the line. Citizens are pushing back through one of the biggest grassroots campaigns in years.
Ahead of von der Leyen’s speech, the EU faces a wave of deregulation disguised as “simplification.” Hard-won safeguards for clean water, forests & nature are on the line. Citizens are pushing back through one of the biggest grassroots campaigns in years.
September 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
💔 STATE OF DISUNION
Ahead of von der Leyen’s speech, the EU faces a wave of deregulation disguised as “simplification.” Hard-won safeguards for clean water, forests & nature are on the line. Citizens are pushing back through one of the biggest grassroots campaigns in years.
Ahead of von der Leyen’s speech, the EU faces a wave of deregulation disguised as “simplification.” Hard-won safeguards for clean water, forests & nature are on the line. Citizens are pushing back through one of the biggest grassroots campaigns in years.
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Don’t let the EU tear down nature protection ❌
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
September 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Don’t let the EU tear down nature protection ❌
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
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Europe’s most powerful political party has picked an unexpected enemy: NGOs. After it claimed Brussels was secretly bankrolling green lobbyists, journalists Lise Witteman and Hans Wetzels of Follow the Money found a very different story. Discover the full investigation in our latest podcast episode.
Podcast | How Europe’s largest party made an enemy out of NGOs
Europe’s most powerful political party has picked an unexpected enemy: NGOs. After it claimed Brussels was secretly bankrolling green lobbyists, Follow the Money journalists Lise Witteman and Hans Wet...
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August 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Europe’s most powerful political party has picked an unexpected enemy: NGOs. After it claimed Brussels was secretly bankrolling green lobbyists, journalists Lise Witteman and Hans Wetzels of Follow the Money found a very different story. Discover the full investigation in our latest podcast episode.
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🙅♀️ SORRY TRUMP, NO DEAL
We’re back from summer with a new season and a new name!
The Meta newsletter has officially turned a New Leaf: same trusted take on Europe’s environmental policy, now with a fresh look
We’re back from summer with a new season and a new name!
The Meta newsletter has officially turned a New Leaf: same trusted take on Europe’s environmental policy, now with a fresh look
August 29, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🙅♀️ SORRY TRUMP, NO DEAL
We’re back from summer with a new season and a new name!
The Meta newsletter has officially turned a New Leaf: same trusted take on Europe’s environmental policy, now with a fresh look
We’re back from summer with a new season and a new name!
The Meta newsletter has officially turned a New Leaf: same trusted take on Europe’s environmental policy, now with a fresh look
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🤯 Over 30,000 of you receive our Meta newsletter every week.
🤔 So what do you think? Does our weekly digest of all things environmental cut the mustard... or does it leave a little to be desired?
Tell us 👉 forms.gle/8WQZeE8o1ttL... 👈
Help us shape what's next. Your opinion means a lot to us!
🤔 So what do you think? Does our weekly digest of all things environmental cut the mustard... or does it leave a little to be desired?
Tell us 👉 forms.gle/8WQZeE8o1ttL... 👈
Help us shape what's next. Your opinion means a lot to us!
August 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🤯 Over 30,000 of you receive our Meta newsletter every week.
🤔 So what do you think? Does our weekly digest of all things environmental cut the mustard... or does it leave a little to be desired?
Tell us 👉 forms.gle/8WQZeE8o1ttL... 👈
Help us shape what's next. Your opinion means a lot to us!
🤔 So what do you think? Does our weekly digest of all things environmental cut the mustard... or does it leave a little to be desired?
Tell us 👉 forms.gle/8WQZeE8o1ttL... 👈
Help us shape what's next. Your opinion means a lot to us!
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𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗: (𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿) 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿
If you know financial management, budgeting and reporting, understand EU and international standards, and wish to work for a better future where people and nature thrive together, this job is for you.
📅 Apply by 4 September
ℹ️ All info here: eeb.org/senior-finan...
If you know financial management, budgeting and reporting, understand EU and international standards, and wish to work for a better future where people and nature thrive together, this job is for you.
📅 Apply by 4 September
ℹ️ All info here: eeb.org/senior-finan...
August 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗: (𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿) 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿
If you know financial management, budgeting and reporting, understand EU and international standards, and wish to work for a better future where people and nature thrive together, this job is for you.
📅 Apply by 4 September
ℹ️ All info here: eeb.org/senior-finan...
If you know financial management, budgeting and reporting, understand EU and international standards, and wish to work for a better future where people and nature thrive together, this job is for you.
📅 Apply by 4 September
ℹ️ All info here: eeb.org/senior-finan...
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The EU needs an anti-greenwashing law. Dropping the #GreenClaimsDirective would be a major setback for consumer protection and sustainable businesses.
It erodes public trust, contradicts EU commitments, and weakens the fight against greenwashing and disinformation.
It erodes public trust, contradicts EU commitments, and weakens the fight against greenwashing and disinformation.
June 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The EU needs an anti-greenwashing law. Dropping the #GreenClaimsDirective would be a major setback for consumer protection and sustainable businesses.
It erodes public trust, contradicts EU commitments, and weakens the fight against greenwashing and disinformation.
It erodes public trust, contradicts EU commitments, and weakens the fight against greenwashing and disinformation.
Reposted by Christian Skrivervik
🔥 Brussels is heating up.
The EU dropped the Green Claims Directive, sparking backlash from its own allies. Add NATO’s call for 5% military spending + green rollbacks = pressure rising.
But there’s hope: water justice in France + river restoration gains.
Links below 👇
The EU dropped the Green Claims Directive, sparking backlash from its own allies. Add NATO’s call for 5% military spending + green rollbacks = pressure rising.
But there’s hope: water justice in France + river restoration gains.
Links below 👇
June 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🔥 Brussels is heating up.
The EU dropped the Green Claims Directive, sparking backlash from its own allies. Add NATO’s call for 5% military spending + green rollbacks = pressure rising.
But there’s hope: water justice in France + river restoration gains.
Links below 👇
The EU dropped the Green Claims Directive, sparking backlash from its own allies. Add NATO’s call for 5% military spending + green rollbacks = pressure rising.
But there’s hope: water justice in France + river restoration gains.
Links below 👇
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Big news! YEE has been elected Vice President of the @eeb.org Executive Board. We’re proud to amplify youth voices for a just and sustainable Europe. Let’s make change happen!
#ClimateAction #EEB #Sustainability
#ClimateAction #EEB #Sustainability
May 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Big news! YEE has been elected Vice President of the @eeb.org Executive Board. We’re proud to amplify youth voices for a just and sustainable Europe. Let’s make change happen!
#ClimateAction #EEB #Sustainability
#ClimateAction #EEB #Sustainability
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𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺!❤️🔥
This week, our members gathered to elect a new Board, welcome 12 new organisations to the EEB family, and chart together our way forward as Europe's largest and most diverse network of environmental NGOs. #EEB25
This week, our members gathered to elect a new Board, welcome 12 new organisations to the EEB family, and chart together our way forward as Europe's largest and most diverse network of environmental NGOs. #EEB25
May 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺!❤️🔥
This week, our members gathered to elect a new Board, welcome 12 new organisations to the EEB family, and chart together our way forward as Europe's largest and most diverse network of environmental NGOs. #EEB25
This week, our members gathered to elect a new Board, welcome 12 new organisations to the EEB family, and chart together our way forward as Europe's largest and most diverse network of environmental NGOs. #EEB25
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We hate to say we told you so, but… we told you so.
Commissioner Serafin has debunked the myth that NGOs were “obliged” to lobby MEPs.
The EU Court of Auditors also confirmed: no misuse of funds, no undue lobbying.
Civil society is independent — and always has been.
Commissioner Serafin has debunked the myth that NGOs were “obliged” to lobby MEPs.
The EU Court of Auditors also confirmed: no misuse of funds, no undue lobbying.
Civil society is independent — and always has been.
April 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We hate to say we told you so, but… we told you so.
Commissioner Serafin has debunked the myth that NGOs were “obliged” to lobby MEPs.
The EU Court of Auditors also confirmed: no misuse of funds, no undue lobbying.
Civil society is independent — and always has been.
Commissioner Serafin has debunked the myth that NGOs were “obliged” to lobby MEPs.
The EU Court of Auditors also confirmed: no misuse of funds, no undue lobbying.
Civil society is independent — and always has been.
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🛑 Civil society is under attack — and so is our democracy.
NGOs across Europe face a coordinated disinformation campaign led by far-right forces trying to silence the voices that defend people, planet, and democracy.
Our @faustine-bd.bsky.social and @saskiabricmont.bsky.social on Station Europe.
NGOs across Europe face a coordinated disinformation campaign led by far-right forces trying to silence the voices that defend people, planet, and democracy.
Our @faustine-bd.bsky.social and @saskiabricmont.bsky.social on Station Europe.
April 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🛑 Civil society is under attack — and so is our democracy.
NGOs across Europe face a coordinated disinformation campaign led by far-right forces trying to silence the voices that defend people, planet, and democracy.
Our @faustine-bd.bsky.social and @saskiabricmont.bsky.social on Station Europe.
NGOs across Europe face a coordinated disinformation campaign led by far-right forces trying to silence the voices that defend people, planet, and democracy.
Our @faustine-bd.bsky.social and @saskiabricmont.bsky.social on Station Europe.
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The @eppgroup.bsky.social tonight showed it's not interested in compromise politics but in killing civil society + environmental policies. EC @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu announced #LIFE Programm statement for tomorrow. EPP & @ecrgroup.bsky.social wanted vote abd despite replacing 6 MEPs lost 40:41!
March 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The @eppgroup.bsky.social tonight showed it's not interested in compromise politics but in killing civil society + environmental policies. EC @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu announced #LIFE Programm statement for tomorrow. EPP & @ecrgroup.bsky.social wanted vote abd despite replacing 6 MEPs lost 40:41!
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Industrial policy is public policy—it demands democracy.
No civic groups were invited to the EU’s strategic dialogue on steel. This isn’t a glitch; it’s a pattern. Corporate voices dominate the new industrial agenda, while civil society is sidelined.
Op-ed signed by Europe’s main NGO networks ⬇️
No civic groups were invited to the EU’s strategic dialogue on steel. This isn’t a glitch; it’s a pattern. Corporate voices dominate the new industrial agenda, while civil society is sidelined.
Op-ed signed by Europe’s main NGO networks ⬇️
When is an EU 'dialogue' actually a monologue?
As a sign of the importance of 'green steel', the EU Commission this month launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Steel — a high-level roundtable with industry executives and policymakers. Yet...
euobserver.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Industrial policy is public policy—it demands democracy.
No civic groups were invited to the EU’s strategic dialogue on steel. This isn’t a glitch; it’s a pattern. Corporate voices dominate the new industrial agenda, while civil society is sidelined.
Op-ed signed by Europe’s main NGO networks ⬇️
No civic groups were invited to the EU’s strategic dialogue on steel. This isn’t a glitch; it’s a pattern. Corporate voices dominate the new industrial agenda, while civil society is sidelined.
Op-ed signed by Europe’s main NGO networks ⬇️
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Reducing methane is the emergency lever we need to slow the rate of global heating🌡️
But a tracker published by Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth reveals a troubling lack of #ClimateAction from major #supermarkets, who have a vital role to play in reducing emissions from meat and dairy.
But a tracker published by Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth reveals a troubling lack of #ClimateAction from major #supermarkets, who have a vital role to play in reducing emissions from meat and dairy.
March 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Reducing methane is the emergency lever we need to slow the rate of global heating🌡️
But a tracker published by Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth reveals a troubling lack of #ClimateAction from major #supermarkets, who have a vital role to play in reducing emissions from meat and dairy.
But a tracker published by Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth reveals a troubling lack of #ClimateAction from major #supermarkets, who have a vital role to play in reducing emissions from meat and dairy.
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This is the most rightwing EU executive in the bloc’s history and, in fact, a Trump-like roll back of the “Union of Equality” agenda seems to be ongoing. Are journalists part of the problem?
'Brussels So White' — but what role play journalists?
This is the most rightwing EU executive in the bloc’s history and, in fact, a Trump-like roll back of the “Union of Equality” agenda seems to be ongoing. Are journalists part of the problem?
euobserver.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is the most rightwing EU executive in the bloc’s history and, in fact, a Trump-like roll back of the “Union of Equality” agenda seems to be ongoing. Are journalists part of the problem?
Reposted by Christian Skrivervik
Brussels green NGOs defended their track record in a special press call after weeks in which Europe's biggest political group has campaigned to restrict their funding.
Environmental NGOs fire back at ‘slanderous’ attack by EPP on funding
Brussels green NGOs defended their track record in a special press call after weeks in which Europe's biggest political group has campaigned to restrict their funding.
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Brussels green NGOs defended their track record in a special press call after weeks in which Europe's biggest political group has campaigned to restrict their funding.
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🌿✨ Looking for the growing list of EEB’s community on Bluesky? We've got you covered! From staff to members & supporters, our EEB Starter Pack is the perfect way to connect. 💙
Who’s missing?
Who’s missing?
February 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🌿✨ Looking for the growing list of EEB’s community on Bluesky? We've got you covered! From staff to members & supporters, our EEB Starter Pack is the perfect way to connect. 💙
Who’s missing?
Who’s missing?
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🚨 Last week, some European conservatives have launched a full blown attack on environmental NGOs.
Claiming the 🇪🇺 Commission has paid NGOs to lobby members of the European Parliament on its behalf on Green Deal.
Here’s why it’s 100% FALSE @eeb.org @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @foeeurope.bsky.social
Claiming the 🇪🇺 Commission has paid NGOs to lobby members of the European Parliament on its behalf on Green Deal.
Here’s why it’s 100% FALSE @eeb.org @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @foeeurope.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🚨 Last week, some European conservatives have launched a full blown attack on environmental NGOs.
Claiming the 🇪🇺 Commission has paid NGOs to lobby members of the European Parliament on its behalf on Green Deal.
Here’s why it’s 100% FALSE @eeb.org @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @foeeurope.bsky.social
Claiming the 🇪🇺 Commission has paid NGOs to lobby members of the European Parliament on its behalf on Green Deal.
Here’s why it’s 100% FALSE @eeb.org @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @foeeurope.bsky.social
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These attacks don’t just target NGOs—they threaten European democracy. Shrinking civic space is a tactic seen in authoritarian regimes. We must not let it take root in the EU.
✍️ Read our full response: shorturl.at/FKdYV
✍️ Read our full response: shorturl.at/FKdYV
Under attack: Reaction to misinformation regarding NGO funding
Statement from Patrick ten Brink, EEB Secretary General, following misinformation regarding NGO funding “Fundamental errors published about NGO funding, coupled with attempts to fabricate a false scan...
shorturl.at
January 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
These attacks don’t just target NGOs—they threaten European democracy. Shrinking civic space is a tactic seen in authoritarian regimes. We must not let it take root in the EU.
✍️ Read our full response: shorturl.at/FKdYV
✍️ Read our full response: shorturl.at/FKdYV
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🚨 European Environmental NGOs are under attack. False claims about NGO funding suggest we lobby for the EU Commission or lack transparency—these are baseless and dangerous.
The EEB is:
✅ Shaped by 185 citizen groups
✅ Independent & science-driven
✅ On the EU Transparency Register since 2009
The EEB is:
✅ Shaped by 185 citizen groups
✅ Independent & science-driven
✅ On the EU Transparency Register since 2009
January 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚨 European Environmental NGOs are under attack. False claims about NGO funding suggest we lobby for the EU Commission or lack transparency—these are baseless and dangerous.
The EEB is:
✅ Shaped by 185 citizen groups
✅ Independent & science-driven
✅ On the EU Transparency Register since 2009
The EEB is:
✅ Shaped by 185 citizen groups
✅ Independent & science-driven
✅ On the EU Transparency Register since 2009