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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 15d

❗ 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

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Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee @libe.europarl.europa.eu · 16d

Tue

• 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

3/5

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 17d

❓ 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 23d

❓ 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 28d

📢 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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Sep 4

❗ 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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 18

👀 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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 14

💡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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 10

💡 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 10

📢 There’s still time to support our Civil Dialogue Award! Nominate until August 1st: bit.ly/43jnEhK

#EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward #CivilDialogue

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 9

🚨 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

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 4

❗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

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎉 Today, we launched our Civil Society State of the Union 2025 report in the European Parliament! Read more here: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/

Photographer: Laurie DIEFFEMBACQ / © European Union 2025 – Source : EP

#EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 3

📢 How can civil society make our collective voice known on the matters that affect citizens’ the most across the EU?

Find out now: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/

We’re proud to present our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report!

#EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 2

⏰ Europe promised protection from abusive lawsuits – but most governments haven’t delivered.

❗ We need national laws that put people before profit.

Learn more: www.the-case.eu/slapps/

#HandsOffOurSpeech #TimetoResist #StopSLAPPs

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 27

💬 Let’s recognise best practices of civil dialogue: bit.ly/4dcwrWd

If you or someone you know within an EU institution, agency, or body has engaged with civil society meaningfully, don’t hesitate❗nominate now!

#CivilDialogueAward #EUCivilSociety

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 24

❓ How can the upcoming civil society strategy empower the sector? Today, we discussed such questions with Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection!

Read more: tinyurl.com/4zb5jfyp

#EUCivilSociety @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 24

❗ The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme is built to empower civil society, but its budget is inadequate to carry out its ambitions.

Read our statement for a strengthened CERV: civilsocietyeurope.eu/our-statemen...

#EUCivilSociety #MFF #CERV

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 20

🤝🏽 Meaningful involvement of civil society is essential to uphold a democratic EU in line with the treaties!

Learn more and nominate now: bit.ly/43jnEhK

#CivilDialogueAward #EUCivilSociety