European Civic Forum
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A European network of nearly 100 NGOs in 29 countries standing up for #democracy, #solidarity and rights for all!
We work to protect #CivicSpace, enable civic #participation and build #CivilDialogue.
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We work to protect #CivicSpace, enable civic #participation and build #CivilDialogue.
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· Jun 4
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
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BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
European Commission publishes long-awaited Civil Society Strategy, in positive step forward - European Civic Forum
Brussels, 12 November 2025 — The European Commission has today published its Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support, protect, and empower civil society organisations and activists. The document...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
European Commission publishes long-awaited Civil Society Strategy, in positive step forward - European Civic Forum
Brussels, 12 November 2025 — The European Commission has today published its Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support, protect, and empower civil society organisations and activists. The document...
civic-forum.eu
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
Our latest #CivicSpaceWatch roundup has just landed!
In this edition:
- Political instability in France
- New laws in the Netherlands target protestors and CSOs
- Amendments to Bulgaria’s criminal code threaten freedom of expression
...and more!
Read it now: civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
In this edition:
- Political instability in France
- New laws in the Netherlands target protestors and CSOs
- Amendments to Bulgaria’s criminal code threaten freedom of expression
...and more!
Read it now: civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
October 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Our latest #CivicSpaceWatch roundup has just landed!
In this edition:
- Political instability in France
- New laws in the Netherlands target protestors and CSOs
- Amendments to Bulgaria’s criminal code threaten freedom of expression
...and more!
Read it now: civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
In this edition:
- Political instability in France
- New laws in the Netherlands target protestors and CSOs
- Amendments to Bulgaria’s criminal code threaten freedom of expression
...and more!
Read it now: civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
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CEV supports ECF and other members of the coalition of NGOs calling for the protection of the fundamental rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association, and expression across Europe.
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
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October 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
CEV supports ECF and other members of the coalition of NGOs calling for the protection of the fundamental rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association, and expression across Europe.
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NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
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October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
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All good things must come to an end!
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
All good things must come to an end!
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
All good things must come to an end!
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
All good things must come to an end!
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
After 17 years, Alexandrina Najmowicz has stepped down as secretary general of the European Civic Forum.
In her time at ECF, Alexandrina oversaw the dramatic expansion of the organisation from a young network to a pillar of European civil society. (1/4)
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In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
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Tomorrow, von der Leyen will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. Today, civil society and trade unions delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Tomorrow, von der Leyen will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. Today, civil society and trade unions delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
Ahead of von der Leyen's SOTEU speech, we've joined over 470 NGOs and trade unions to deliver a clear message: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
Read the letter! 👇
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#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Read the letter! 👇
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#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Joint Letter: The EU weakens the rules that safeguard people and the environment - European Civic Forum
470 civil society, trade unions and public interest groups tell President von der Leyen, European Commissioners and EU Member States that our rights, planet, health and justice are not for sale The st...
civic-forum.eu
September 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Ahead of von der Leyen's SOTEU speech, we've joined over 470 NGOs and trade unions to deliver a clear message: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
Read the letter! 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Read the letter! 👇
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#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
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🌱✨ Civil society is the backbone of Europe’s democracy - driving participation, protecting rights, and pushing for climate and social justice.
💡 The EU Civil Society Strategy is a unique chance to strengthen CSOs and democracy.
The D4T Coalition’s position paper shows how 👉 eeb.org/wp-content/u...
💡 The EU Civil Society Strategy is a unique chance to strengthen CSOs and democracy.
The D4T Coalition’s position paper shows how 👉 eeb.org/wp-content/u...
September 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🌱✨ Civil society is the backbone of Europe’s democracy - driving participation, protecting rights, and pushing for climate and social justice.
💡 The EU Civil Society Strategy is a unique chance to strengthen CSOs and democracy.
The D4T Coalition’s position paper shows how 👉 eeb.org/wp-content/u...
💡 The EU Civil Society Strategy is a unique chance to strengthen CSOs and democracy.
The D4T Coalition’s position paper shows how 👉 eeb.org/wp-content/u...
Our latest #CivicSpaceWatch roundup has just landed!
🔴 Repression of Palestine solidarity continues
😌 Crackdown bill in Hungary delayed
🚔 Italy's Security Decree becomes law
...& more!
Read the roundup & subscribe to receive it in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
#EUCivicSpace
🔴 Repression of Palestine solidarity continues
😌 Crackdown bill in Hungary delayed
🚔 Italy's Security Decree becomes law
...& more!
Read the roundup & subscribe to receive it in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
#EUCivicSpace
July 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our latest #CivicSpaceWatch roundup has just landed!
🔴 Repression of Palestine solidarity continues
😌 Crackdown bill in Hungary delayed
🚔 Italy's Security Decree becomes law
...& more!
Read the roundup & subscribe to receive it in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
#EUCivicSpace
🔴 Repression of Palestine solidarity continues
😌 Crackdown bill in Hungary delayed
🚔 Italy's Security Decree becomes law
...& more!
Read the roundup & subscribe to receive it in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
#EUCivicSpace
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⏰ Today, CDT Europe, together with 51 experts, academics & civil society organisations, sent an open letter to the European Commission to express our concerns regarding the forthcoming Digital Simplification package, which could include revisiting the AI Act.
👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website:
👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website:
Open Joint Letter against the Delaying and Reopening of the AI Act
CDT Europe, alongside the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), European Digital Rights (EDRi) and the European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL), co-drafted a letter signed by 52 civil society or...
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July 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
⏰ Today, CDT Europe, together with 51 experts, academics & civil society organisations, sent an open letter to the European Commission to express our concerns regarding the forthcoming Digital Simplification package, which could include revisiting the AI Act.
👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website:
👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website:
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The European Commission just published its latest #RuleOfLaw report.
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
July 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The European Commission just published its latest #RuleOfLaw report.
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
The European Commission just published its latest #RuleOfLaw report.
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
July 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The European Commission just published its latest #RuleOfLaw report.
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
Last year, we called for a rethink of this flawed process.
While our team pores through the details of this year's report, check out the thread below to find out what you ned to know about the state of civic space in Europe 👇
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🚨 Despite @ec.europa.eu confirming that EU funding to NGOs is lawful and transparent, a faction of MEPs have establish a working group to scrutinise a fabricated tale of “occult financing”.
We urge democratic forces to oppose this smear campaign and stand up for a healthy European democracy!
We urge democratic forces to oppose this smear campaign and stand up for a healthy European democracy!
June 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🚨 Despite @ec.europa.eu confirming that EU funding to NGOs is lawful and transparent, a faction of MEPs have establish a working group to scrutinise a fabricated tale of “occult financing”.
We urge democratic forces to oppose this smear campaign and stand up for a healthy European democracy!
We urge democratic forces to oppose this smear campaign and stand up for a healthy European democracy!
The stage is set for our conference on #democracy and the rule of law with @fundacjabatorego.bsky.social and National Federation of Polish NGOs!
Watch live from 09:00 CEST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyS...
#CivicSpace25
Watch live from 09:00 CEST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyS...
#CivicSpace25
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The stage is set for our conference on #democracy and the rule of law with @fundacjabatorego.bsky.social and National Federation of Polish NGOs!
Watch live from 09:00 CEST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyS...
#CivicSpace25
Watch live from 09:00 CEST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyS...
#CivicSpace25
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Europe experiencing “dangerous rollback of civic freedoms”, warns new report in “wake-up call” to EU leaders. civic-forum.eu/press/europe... @civic-forum.eu
Europe experiencing “dangerous rollback of civic freedoms”, warns damning new report in “wake-up call” to EU leaders - European Civic Forum
Rise of far-right accompanied by a deliberate strategy to delegitimise civil society, through smear campaigns, SLAPPs, and restrictive “foreign agents” legislation Right to protest increasingly under…
civic-forum.eu
June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Europe experiencing “dangerous rollback of civic freedoms”, warns new report in “wake-up call” to EU leaders. civic-forum.eu/press/europe... @civic-forum.eu
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⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
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Orbán Government Backs Down — For Now — on Controversial Media & Civil Society Bill
After mounting pressure at home & abroad, Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is postponing a draft law critics say would dismantle independent media & NGOs. Here’s what you need to know 👇
Orbán Government Backs Down — For Now — on Controversial Media & Civil Society Bill
After mounting pressure at home & abroad, Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is postponing a draft law critics say would dismantle independent media & NGOs. Here’s what you need to know 👇
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Orbán Government Backs Down — For Now — on Controversial Media & Civil Society Bill
After mounting pressure at home & abroad, Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is postponing a draft law critics say would dismantle independent media & NGOs. Here’s what you need to know 👇
Orbán Government Backs Down — For Now — on Controversial Media & Civil Society Bill
After mounting pressure at home & abroad, Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is postponing a draft law critics say would dismantle independent media & NGOs. Here’s what you need to know 👇
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This is an important report. As we've seen in Britain, states across Europe are criminalising Palestine solidarity and climate justice protests, conducting smear campaigns against campaigners and using "terrorism" to justify a crackdown on rights.
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
June 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This is an important report. As we've seen in Britain, states across Europe are criminalising Palestine solidarity and climate justice protests, conducting smear campaigns against campaigners and using "terrorism" to justify a crackdown on rights.
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📢 Der Civic Space Report 2025 ist erschienen – mit einer klaren Botschaft: Die bürgerlichen Freiheiten in Europa, insbesondere in Deutschland, geraten zunehmend unter Druck. Ein dringender Appell an Politik und Gesellschaft. Ein Thread🧵
June 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
📢 Der Civic Space Report 2025 ist erschienen – mit einer klaren Botschaft: Die bürgerlichen Freiheiten in Europa, insbesondere in Deutschland, geraten zunehmend unter Druck. Ein dringender Appell an Politik und Gesellschaft. Ein Thread🧵
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)