Civil Society Europe
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Civil Society Europe
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
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

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❓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
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📢 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
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📰 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
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🤝 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
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🚨 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
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 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

#EUCivilSociety
October 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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We are deeply alarmed at allegations that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels, with the explicit aim of supplying information against the EU to the Hungarian government.

The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.
Transparency International EU demands European Parliament committee of inquiry following Hungary spy allegations - Transparency International EU
Brussels, 10 October 2025 Transparency International EU (TI EU) is deeply alarmed at allegations, reported by a group of European media outlets, that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels,…
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October 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our latest newsletter is out! In this edition, find out about:

👉 Our work on the EU Civil Society Strategy
👉 Our participation in the recent LIBE Committee hearing

...and more! Read now: bit.ly/3IBIAsY

#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
September 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
❗ Yesterday, Gabriella Civico, President of Civil Society Europe, spoke on the EU Civil Society Strategy during an exchange in the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee.

Read more about our work on the strategy: bit.ly/45QDRMY

#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyStrategy
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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• Consent-based anti-rape legislation — @evinincir.bsky.social & @joankasw.bsky.social w/ @femm.europarl.europa.eu 🕒09:30–10:30

• EU Civil Society Strategy — Irena Moozova (EC), @eurightsagency.bsky.social, @eucivilsociety.bsky.social, Gerhard Ersmicher (CoE) 🕒10:30–12:00

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September 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
❓ Are you curious to find out more about the EU Civil Society Strategy?

Join us on Sept. 23rd as CSE speaks at an expert hearing on the strategy organized by the LIBE committee of the European Parliament!

Livestream here: bit.ly/41ZRh6Y

#EUCivilSociety #EUCivilSocietyStrategy
September 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
❓ What are the challenges and differences in quality management in the European third sector? Help us find out by completing our survey with CoQuality: bit.ly/42xLVQl

#CoQuality #ThirdSector
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 Earlier this year, we published our ‘Civil Society State of the Union’ report, outlining key proposals for the EU’s 2026 policy agenda. How does the actual ‘State of the Union 2025’ speech hold up in comparison?

Read our reaction: bit.ly/41MAm7E

#EUCivilSociety #SOTEU #CSSOTEU
September 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
❗ The EU must do more to support, protect, and engage with civil society. The proposed EU Civil Society Strategy aims to do this, but how can we ensure it truly delivers for civil society?

Read our recommendations: bit.ly/45QDRMY

#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyStrategy
September 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 Nominations for the Civil Dialogue Award close tomorrow! Learn more: bit.ly/43jnEhK and nominate now: bit.ly/4dcwrWd

Stay tuned for more soon!

#EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward #CivilDialogue
July 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Our June - July newsletter is out! Read now: bit.ly/458YBxE

In this edition, find out about:
👉 Our stance on the proposed long-term EU budge
👉 The launch of our 'Civil Society State of the Union 2025' report

...and much more!

#EUCivilSociety #Newsletter
July 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The 2025 Civil Society State of the Union report was released at an event co-hosted by the @europarl.europa.eu and organized by @eucivilsociety.bsky.social. ECAS co-chaired the subgroup for 'Chapter 5: A Digital Transformation that Leaves No One Behind in the EU.' Read more: buff.ly/JpA0AjR
July 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🚨 The proposed long-term EU budget is out: how does it hold up for civil society? Read our reaction: bit.ly/4kWIV6L

We welcome several aspects, yet remain concerned about the overall size and structure, and civil society’s weakened involvement.

#EUCivilSociety #MFF
July 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
👀 There’s still time to nominate for the Civil Dialogue Award! Learn more: bit.ly/43jnEhK and nominate by August 1st: bit.ly/4dcwrWd

#EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward #CivilDialogue
July 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💡The ECBA Directive can unlock the potential of cross-border cooperation for non-profits with members in the EU.

Learn more about the added value of this directive here: bit.ly/40jSIwa and in our new paper: bit.ly/4lssNeh

#EUCivilSociety #ECBA
July 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
📢 The future of Europe is taking shape

Read our recommendations for the EU budget beyond 2027 on our LinkedIn: bit.ly/4kIl0I8 and in our new paper: bit.ly/46AICe4

#EUCivilSociety #MFF
July 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
💡 Is the EU on a path that reflects the values of its citizens? This question and more were addressed on July 3rd, at the launch event of our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report!

Read our article for more: bit.ly/4lOXU3j

#StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU
July 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📢 There’s still time to support our Civil Dialogue Award! Nominate until August 1st: bit.ly/43jnEhK

#EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward #CivilDialogue
July 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🚨 Yesterday, the 2025 Rule of Law report was adopted by the European Commission. But what does that mean for civil society?

Read more on our LinkedIn: bit.ly/3IxMZMW

Read our joint contribution to the report: bit.ly/45DVjEo

#EUCivilSociety #CivicSpace
July 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
❗Nominations are almost closed! Don’t miss out, learn more here: bit.ly/43jnEhK

Let’s acknowledge those who are leading the way for civil society engagement in the EU.

#EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward
July 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM