European Civic Forum
@civic-forum.eu
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.
https://civic-forum.eu
https://civicspacewatch.eu
We work to protect #CivicSpace, enable civic #participation and build #CivilDialogue.
https://civic-forum.eu
https://civicspacewatch.eu
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...
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)
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...
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
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
⏰ 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)
👀Our Civic Space Report '25 comes out tomorrow, documenting the state of civic space in Europe.
We will launch the report in @europarl.europa.eu with MEPs, human rights defenders, and CSOs.
Sign up to our mailing list & get the report as soon as it lands 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter
#CivicSpace25
We will launch the report in @europarl.europa.eu with MEPs, human rights defenders, and CSOs.
Sign up to our mailing list & get the report as soon as it lands 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter
#CivicSpace25
June 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
👀Our Civic Space Report '25 comes out tomorrow, documenting the state of civic space in Europe.
We will launch the report in @europarl.europa.eu with MEPs, human rights defenders, and CSOs.
Sign up to our mailing list & get the report as soon as it lands 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter
#CivicSpace25
We will launch the report in @europarl.europa.eu with MEPs, human rights defenders, and CSOs.
Sign up to our mailing list & get the report as soon as it lands 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter
#CivicSpace25
#StopTheSecurityDecree 🫸
In a joint letter, ECF & 70+ NGOs warn that it poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law.
The EU must act now, before it’s too late.
Read more👉 civic-forum.eu/press/ngos-s...
In a joint letter, ECF & 70+ NGOs warn that it poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law.
The EU must act now, before it’s too late.
Read more👉 civic-forum.eu/press/ngos-s...
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
#StopTheSecurityDecree 🫸
In a joint letter, ECF & 70+ NGOs warn that it poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law.
The EU must act now, before it’s too late.
Read more👉 civic-forum.eu/press/ngos-s...
In a joint letter, ECF & 70+ NGOs warn that it poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law.
The EU must act now, before it’s too late.
Read more👉 civic-forum.eu/press/ngos-s...
We just published our first #CivicSpaceWatch Alerts Roundup!
We bring you what you need to know about European civic space, including the latest from:
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Have a read and subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
We bring you what you need to know about European civic space, including the latest from:
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Have a read and subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
May 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We just published our first #CivicSpaceWatch Alerts Roundup!
We bring you what you need to know about European civic space, including the latest from:
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Have a read and subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
We bring you what you need to know about European civic space, including the latest from:
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Have a read and subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox! 👇
civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...
Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️
Inside:
📢 570+ NGOs call for an end to the attacks on civil society in the European Parliament
👀 ECF's latest Civic Space Report coming soon
📺 Catch up on our Early Warning System webinar
...and more!
Read it now! 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter/5...
Inside:
📢 570+ NGOs call for an end to the attacks on civil society in the European Parliament
👀 ECF's latest Civic Space Report coming soon
📺 Catch up on our Early Warning System webinar
...and more!
Read it now! 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter/5...
May 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️
Inside:
📢 570+ NGOs call for an end to the attacks on civil society in the European Parliament
👀 ECF's latest Civic Space Report coming soon
📺 Catch up on our Early Warning System webinar
...and more!
Read it now! 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter/5...
Inside:
📢 570+ NGOs call for an end to the attacks on civil society in the European Parliament
👀 ECF's latest Civic Space Report coming soon
📺 Catch up on our Early Warning System webinar
...and more!
Read it now! 👇
civic-forum.eu/newsletter/5...
NEW: 330+ NGOs urge EU leaders to make a bold commitment to strengthen and defend democracy in the next MFF by increasing the CERV budget.
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
April 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW: 330+ NGOs urge EU leaders to make a bold commitment to strengthen and defend democracy in the next MFF by increasing the CERV budget.
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
As part of the "Building a Civil Society Anti-Racism Strategy" Panel of the #ARDI2025, Aarti Narsee highlights the need to connect the anti-racism and the civil society strategies in order to work for democracy, rights and solidarity for all.
March 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As part of the "Building a Civil Society Anti-Racism Strategy" Panel of the #ARDI2025, Aarti Narsee highlights the need to connect the anti-racism and the civil society strategies in order to work for democracy, rights and solidarity for all.
Along with over 110 organisations, we condemn the EU Facilitation Directive, which fails to protect migrants.
We're calling for the complete rejection of the Europol Regulation.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We're calling for the complete rejection of the Europol Regulation.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
March 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Along with over 110 organisations, we condemn the EU Facilitation Directive, which fails to protect migrants.
We're calling for the complete rejection of the Europol Regulation.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We're calling for the complete rejection of the Europol Regulation.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
🇷🇸 CIVICUS rates civic space in #Serbia as "obstructed"
🟡Authorities target dissent amid mass anti-corruption protests
🟡70+ attacks on protestors recorded
🟡Armed police raids, investigations of critical CSOs
Read more 👉 t.co/UuJG7PFQA6
🟡Authorities target dissent amid mass anti-corruption protests
🟡70+ attacks on protestors recorded
🟡Armed police raids, investigations of critical CSOs
Read more 👉 t.co/UuJG7PFQA6
March 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🇷🇸 CIVICUS rates civic space in #Serbia as "obstructed"
🟡Authorities target dissent amid mass anti-corruption protests
🟡70+ attacks on protestors recorded
🟡Armed police raids, investigations of critical CSOs
Read more 👉 t.co/UuJG7PFQA6
🟡Authorities target dissent amid mass anti-corruption protests
🟡70+ attacks on protestors recorded
🟡Armed police raids, investigations of critical CSOs
Read more 👉 t.co/UuJG7PFQA6
🇮🇹 #Italy is rated as "narrowed" by CIVICUS Monitor.
Among the latest developments:
🟢Civic space continues to deteriorate under PM Meloni
🟢#DDLSicurezza threatens to further erode freedoms
🟢 Journalists, activists targeted with spyware
Read more 👉 web.civicus.org/ItalyWL2025
Among the latest developments:
🟢Civic space continues to deteriorate under PM Meloni
🟢#DDLSicurezza threatens to further erode freedoms
🟢 Journalists, activists targeted with spyware
Read more 👉 web.civicus.org/ItalyWL2025
March 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🇮🇹 #Italy is rated as "narrowed" by CIVICUS Monitor.
Among the latest developments:
🟢Civic space continues to deteriorate under PM Meloni
🟢#DDLSicurezza threatens to further erode freedoms
🟢 Journalists, activists targeted with spyware
Read more 👉 web.civicus.org/ItalyWL2025
Among the latest developments:
🟢Civic space continues to deteriorate under PM Meloni
🟢#DDLSicurezza threatens to further erode freedoms
🟢 Journalists, activists targeted with spyware
Read more 👉 web.civicus.org/ItalyWL2025
⚠️ CIVICUS Monitor just published their new #CivicSpace watchlist!
The latest list includes:
🇷🇸 #Serbia - in light of growing attacks on CSOs and protestors
🇮🇹 #Italy - where the "anti-Gandhi bill" threatens to criminalise non-violent civil disobedience
Read more!
👉 t.co/V5XmOHLzcH
The latest list includes:
🇷🇸 #Serbia - in light of growing attacks on CSOs and protestors
🇮🇹 #Italy - where the "anti-Gandhi bill" threatens to criminalise non-violent civil disobedience
Read more!
👉 t.co/V5XmOHLzcH
March 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
⚠️ CIVICUS Monitor just published their new #CivicSpace watchlist!
The latest list includes:
🇷🇸 #Serbia - in light of growing attacks on CSOs and protestors
🇮🇹 #Italy - where the "anti-Gandhi bill" threatens to criminalise non-violent civil disobedience
Read more!
👉 t.co/V5XmOHLzcH
The latest list includes:
🇷🇸 #Serbia - in light of growing attacks on CSOs and protestors
🇮🇹 #Italy - where the "anti-Gandhi bill" threatens to criminalise non-violent civil disobedience
Read more!
👉 t.co/V5XmOHLzcH
NEW: 130+ NGOs sign statement in support of the Serbian anti-corruption movement, criticising the EU's response to the escalating repression.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future.
Read the statement 👇
civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...
We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future.
Read the statement 👇
civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...
March 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
NEW: 130+ NGOs sign statement in support of the Serbian anti-corruption movement, criticising the EU's response to the escalating repression.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future.
Read the statement 👇
civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...
We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future.
Read the statement 👇
civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...
After years of advocacy the European Commission announced its pledge to introduce a Civil Society Strategy, its time to discuss a how the strategy will strengthen #CivilSociety’s role!
@ #CivSocWeek on 20 March from 9:30-11:00
1 week left to register! europa.eu/!T9cV7P
@ #CivSocWeek on 20 March from 9:30-11:00
1 week left to register! europa.eu/!T9cV7P
March 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
After years of advocacy the European Commission announced its pledge to introduce a Civil Society Strategy, its time to discuss a how the strategy will strengthen #CivilSociety’s role!
@ #CivSocWeek on 20 March from 9:30-11:00
1 week left to register! europa.eu/!T9cV7P
@ #CivSocWeek on 20 March from 9:30-11:00
1 week left to register! europa.eu/!T9cV7P
Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️🗞️🗞️
Inside, you will find our reaction to the European Commission's work programme, updates from our Net4Defenders project, information about last year's European Civic Micro-Grants, and more!
Read it here! sh1.sendinblue.com/ajpng18epxpf...
#CivicSpace
Inside, you will find our reaction to the European Commission's work programme, updates from our Net4Defenders project, information about last year's European Civic Micro-Grants, and more!
Read it here! sh1.sendinblue.com/ajpng18epxpf...
#CivicSpace
February 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️🗞️🗞️
Inside, you will find our reaction to the European Commission's work programme, updates from our Net4Defenders project, information about last year's European Civic Micro-Grants, and more!
Read it here! sh1.sendinblue.com/ajpng18epxpf...
#CivicSpace
Inside, you will find our reaction to the European Commission's work programme, updates from our Net4Defenders project, information about last year's European Civic Micro-Grants, and more!
Read it here! sh1.sendinblue.com/ajpng18epxpf...
#CivicSpace
💼 We're hiring! Could you be our next Civic Space Assistant? (trainee)
Are you a politically savvy, sociable & passionate person at the start of your career?
Apply now to support our research & advocacy on civic space & democracy-related issues!
Deadline: 5/3! 👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
Are you a politically savvy, sociable & passionate person at the start of your career?
Apply now to support our research & advocacy on civic space & democracy-related issues!
Deadline: 5/3! 👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
February 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
💼 We're hiring! Could you be our next Civic Space Assistant? (trainee)
Are you a politically savvy, sociable & passionate person at the start of your career?
Apply now to support our research & advocacy on civic space & democracy-related issues!
Deadline: 5/3! 👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
Are you a politically savvy, sociable & passionate person at the start of your career?
Apply now to support our research & advocacy on civic space & democracy-related issues!
Deadline: 5/3! 👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
BREAKING: The European Commission just announced a Civil Society Strategy!
It follows years of campaigning by civil society and could not come at a more important time, with attacks on NGOs rising — including at the EU level.
Read our press release👇
civic-forum.eu/press/in-his...
#CivicSpace
It follows years of campaigning by civil society and could not come at a more important time, with attacks on NGOs rising — including at the EU level.
Read our press release👇
civic-forum.eu/press/in-his...
#CivicSpace
February 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BREAKING: The European Commission just announced a Civil Society Strategy!
It follows years of campaigning by civil society and could not come at a more important time, with attacks on NGOs rising — including at the EU level.
Read our press release👇
civic-forum.eu/press/in-his...
#CivicSpace
It follows years of campaigning by civil society and could not come at a more important time, with attacks on NGOs rising — including at the EU level.
Read our press release👇
civic-forum.eu/press/in-his...
#CivicSpace
We're hiring! 💼
Are you:
📊 an admin & finance professional?
🥖💂 bilingual in French and English?
✊ interested in working to defend civic space and civil liberties?
Why not apply to become our next Administrative and Financial Manager?
Deadline: 28 February.
👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
Are you:
📊 an admin & finance professional?
🥖💂 bilingual in French and English?
✊ interested in working to defend civic space and civil liberties?
Why not apply to become our next Administrative and Financial Manager?
Deadline: 28 February.
👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
February 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're hiring! 💼
Are you:
📊 an admin & finance professional?
🥖💂 bilingual in French and English?
✊ interested in working to defend civic space and civil liberties?
Why not apply to become our next Administrative and Financial Manager?
Deadline: 28 February.
👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
Are you:
📊 an admin & finance professional?
🥖💂 bilingual in French and English?
✊ interested in working to defend civic space and civil liberties?
Why not apply to become our next Administrative and Financial Manager?
Deadline: 28 February.
👇
civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
On Tuesday, a coalition of Italian CSOs met in the European Parliament to discuss the Italian security bill.
The draft law is part of a wider trend of criminalisation of activism and attacks on civic space across Europe.
#CivicSpace #Italy #NoDDLsicurezza
The draft law is part of a wider trend of criminalisation of activism and attacks on civic space across Europe.
#CivicSpace #Italy #NoDDLsicurezza
February 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On Tuesday, a coalition of Italian CSOs met in the European Parliament to discuss the Italian security bill.
The draft law is part of a wider trend of criminalisation of activism and attacks on civic space across Europe.
#CivicSpace #Italy #NoDDLsicurezza
The draft law is part of a wider trend of criminalisation of activism and attacks on civic space across Europe.
#CivicSpace #Italy #NoDDLsicurezza
⚠️ #CivicSpaceWatch alert⚠️
10 leading human rights organisations call on Cyprus’ attorney general to drop the case against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou, co-founder of KISA, a leading NGO defending migrants' rights.
Find out more on Civic Space Watch!
civicspacewatch.eu/cyprus-reque...
10 leading human rights organisations call on Cyprus’ attorney general to drop the case against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou, co-founder of KISA, a leading NGO defending migrants' rights.
Find out more on Civic Space Watch!
civicspacewatch.eu/cyprus-reque...
February 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
⚠️ #CivicSpaceWatch alert⚠️
10 leading human rights organisations call on Cyprus’ attorney general to drop the case against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou, co-founder of KISA, a leading NGO defending migrants' rights.
Find out more on Civic Space Watch!
civicspacewatch.eu/cyprus-reque...
10 leading human rights organisations call on Cyprus’ attorney general to drop the case against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou, co-founder of KISA, a leading NGO defending migrants' rights.
Find out more on Civic Space Watch!
civicspacewatch.eu/cyprus-reque...
Last November we held the 7th European Civic Academy in Barcelona.
Civil society actors from the Euro-Mediterranean region came to discuss the use of new technologies to control civil society as well as their strategies to peacefully resist this tech.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/events-2/eur...
Civil society actors from the Euro-Mediterranean region came to discuss the use of new technologies to control civil society as well as their strategies to peacefully resist this tech.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/events-2/eur...
January 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Last November we held the 7th European Civic Academy in Barcelona.
Civil society actors from the Euro-Mediterranean region came to discuss the use of new technologies to control civil society as well as their strategies to peacefully resist this tech.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/events-2/eur...
Civil society actors from the Euro-Mediterranean region came to discuss the use of new technologies to control civil society as well as their strategies to peacefully resist this tech.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/events-2/eur...