Where is Civil Society in 2025’s State of the European Union Speech?
Civil Society Europe’s Reaction to the State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech| Civil Society Europe
Civil Society Europe’s Reaction to the State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech| Civil Society Europe
CSE and CoQuality are conducting a European study to understand better how small and medium-sized Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) approach Quality Management (QM). Why this mattersThe European Third Sector is navigating a period of significant challenge, and this study — part of the CoQuality initiative — aims to generate practical, comparative insights on QM practices […]| Civil Society Europe
CSE’s Contribution to the Consultation on the EU Civil Society Strategy The EU Civil Society Strategy represents a timely and much needed opportunity for strengthening the support to European civil society and safeguarding civic space by providing a coherent, long-term framework. This is made more necessary by the growing pressure faced by the sector as […]| Civil Society Europe
The proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the 7-year EU budget, for 2028 – 2034 is out. How does it hold up for civil society? In our reaction to the MFF, we find that we remain concerned by the current proposal, both in its size and structure. In a time when Europe is confronted […]| Civil Society Europe
As the European Commission President prepares to deliver her State of the Union address on the current overall condition of the EU, how can civil society make our collective voice known on the matters that affect citizens the most? | Civil Society Europe
The non-profit sector is an essential yet commonly overlooked part of the EU economy. Across member states, non-profits remain crucial. For example, 45% of people in the Netherlands engage in voluntary work. In France, nearly 1.5 million associations exist, amounting to approximately 15 million volunteers, 1.8 million employees and a combined budget of almost €120 […]| Civil Society Europe
With the upcoming proposal for the EU’s budget 2028-2034, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Civil Society Europe (CSE) and our working group on funding have been collaborating to provide civil society’s perspective on this critical matter. This paper outlines our recommendations for the next MFF, taking into account lessons learned from the Recovery […]| Civil Society Europe
To the attention of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union Across the European Union (EU), core EU values such as democracy, the rule of law, equality, and fundamental rights are coming under fire. Democratic institutions and protections are being eroded, while the rights of women and marginalized communities […]| Civil Society Europe
Our reaction to the European Parliament working group on NGO funding Today, June 19th, the Conference of Presidents made the decision to establish a working group in the European Parliament to scrutinize NGO funding. We condemn the continuation of these baseless attacks on civil society, which further risks shrinking civic space even more at a […]| Civil Society Europe
The Civil Society State of the Union (CSSOTEU) report 2025 sets civil society’s main policy priorities for the EU in 2026. Drafted by over 35 civil society organisations and coordinated by Civil Society Europe, it builds upon the process started with the Conference on the Future of Europe and the Civil Society Convention on the Future […]| Civil Society Europe
