Civil Society Europe (CSE)

📢  This #InternationalDemocracyDay, civil society calls on EU leaders to take decisive actions to foster a vibrant civic space,  uphold democracy and safeguard fundamental rights. The open letter #EUCivicSpaceNow, initiated by Civil Society Europe and backed by 415 civil society organisations —from 26 Member States and 4 EU candidate countries— is addressed to the upcoming Polish, Danish, and Cypriot Presidencies of the Council of the European Union, as well as the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Parliament. The letter outlines concrete actions to promote democracy, enable, support and protect civil society, strengthen civil dialogue and protect human rights amid growing concerns over the erosion of democracy in the EU. Specifically, it calls for prioritising: 1️⃣  A European Civil Society Strategy 2️⃣  A strong mandate for a Commission Vice President responsible for democracy, civic space and civil dialogue 3️⃣  The adoption of a Civil Dialogue Agreement 4️⃣  Empowering funding policies 5️⃣  A European Democracy Semester 6️⃣  A stronger role of the Fundamental Rights Agency Read the letter, share and support our cause! 👉 https://bit.ly/3zjaaXe

Our October newsletter is out! ➡ https://bit.ly/3NeaF8f In this edition, you will find: 🗣 CSE’s statement on the proposal for a Civil Society Platform 🛡 The Protection for Human Rights Defenders & CSOs reports ❓ Q&A about the Foreign Interference Directive 📄 News from our partners and more!

After the European Parliament Elections, what's next for participation and civil dialogue in the EU❓ Join the debate organised by the EESC's Associational Life Category in cooperation with Civil Society Europe (CSE) to discuss the next steps for an open, transparent and regular dialogue with civil society organisations. The debate will build on the proposals for #EUcivilDialogueNow, which were put forward by the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group and CSE. 📆 When? 8 November 2024 (9:40-11:00 a.m. CET) 📍 Where? At the European Economic and Social Committee & online ℹ Register by 5 November at 17:00 CET 👉 http://europa.eu/!BGRBpk

📢 L'Institut français du Monde associatif recrute un/e Délégué/e Général/e Adjoint/e ! En 5 ans, l’Institut français du Monde associatif a acquis une notoriété sur une ambition innovante : enrichir la connaissance du monde associatif et de sa contribution à la société et à la démocratie. Pour structurer son développement, nous recherchons aujourd’hui notre Délégué.e général.e adjoint.e. Notre mission fait sens pour vous.  Vous souhaitez prendre part à un projet en dynamique de développement dans un esprit entrepreneurial. Vous souhaitez structurer le pilotage de l’activité de l’Institut à nos côtés. Rejoignez-nous ! 🔍 Pour plus de détails sur le profil recherché, les compétences clés et les modalités de candidature, consultez notre annonce ci-dessous !   Merci également de faire circuler cette annonce au sein de votre réseau ! #Recrutement #Emploi #Associations 

How do we protect human rights defenders and civil society organisations? 🤔 Together with Civil Society Europe (CSE) and nine other NGOs, we’re publishing two papers focusing on how to #ProtectRightsDefenders and CSOs in Europe. In the first paper, we look at what currently exists (and what doesn’t). For nearly a decade, the EU has had guidelines for protecting HRDs and CSOs from outside Europe. But nothing similar exists for those that are *inside* Europe. In the second paper, we explore the pathways to fill those gaps. We look into the different, often complementary options for a protection ecosystem for Europe In the months ahead, we need a concerted effort to build on these papers and work towards an effective protection ecosystem for Europe, where human rights defenders are confident they will be protected.   Check out our reports 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDE4Kk5g   #ProtectRightsDefenders #HRDs #CSOs #NGOs #CivilSociety Amnesty International Civil Society Europe (CSE) International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) ,World Civil Liberties Union for Europe Civil Rights Defenders Protection International European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) Araminta Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

The ‘Realising Protection for Human Rights Defenders & Civil Society Organisations in Europe’ reports are out! The papers map the existing protection landscape and, based on the gaps and challenges, propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights defenders and civil society organisations. Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3TYtpfH #ProtectRightsDefenders --- The papers are the initiative of an informal coalition of organisations composed of Civil Society Europe, the European Civic Forum (hosts), Amnesty International - EU Institutions Office; Araminta, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Civil Liberties Union for Europe, Civil Rights Defenders; European Partnership for Democracy (EPD); FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights; Front Line Defenders; Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and Protection International.

Our latest newsletter is out! 🗞 With Ursula von der Leyen's team announced among concerns raised by civil society organisations, we share our thoughts about the European Commission's intention to step up engagement with civil society. Read our insights and updates 👉 https://bit.ly/3NeaF8f

📘 The Good Lobby's report on "How to Evaluate a Foreign Influence Legislation?" was featured in the Civil Society Europe Q&A on the proposed Directive on third-country interest representation. The Q&A aims to give a better understanding of its implications for foreign interference, media, freedom of expression and association and academic freedom. Find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exXGZjtF #DefenceOfDemocracy #ForeignInterference Civil Society Europe (CSE) ARTICLE 19 European Civic Forum European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) European University Association

100 MEPs have committed to championing EU civil society! 🙌 Together with 250+ civil society organisations of the #CivilSocietyForEU campaign, we look forward to collaborating on strengthening #CivicSpace and fostering #CivilDialogue in the upcoming mandate. 🔎 See the full list of supporters 👉 bit.ly/46SJNSE

Confused about the proposed Directive on third-country interest representation? 🤔 Then this is for you: our new Q&A breaks down its implications regarding #ForeignInterference, media, freedom of association/expression, and academic freedom. 🔎 Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XNL2jJ This document has been prepared by the informal coalition on the #DefenceOfDemocracy Package coordinated by Civil Society Europe with contributions from ARTICLE 19, the European Civic Forum, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), and the European University Association.