❓How can we lift civil society up when it’s under strain? Our new report with Association of Charity Lotteries in Europe (ACLEU), ‘Supporting Civil Society Under Pressure’, has the answer. Read now: bit.ly/4oqYUfH #EUCivilSociety #CharityLotteries

📢 Save the European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive! Yesterday, Judit Lantai, CSE Vice-President, expressed this need in the JURI Committee. Read more: bit.ly/47pPR8N Photographer: Alain ROLLAND / © European Union 2025 - Source : EP #EUCivilSociety #ECBA #SaveECBA

📰 Our latest newsletter is out! Read now: bit.ly/4oaIKqE In this edition, find out about: ❗The proposed withdrawal of the European Cross-Border Associations Directive 🤝 The launch of the Interest Group on Civil Society ...and more! #EUCivilSociety #Newsletter

🤝 Last week, the Interest Group on Civil Society was launched - a space for committed MEPs to collaborate, strengthen relations with and enable civil society. Read more: bit.ly/3LoUGXc #EUCivilSociety #InterestGroup

🚨 For decades, the non-profit sector has been calling for a Directive that would allow cross-border cooperation. But this ambition is now at risk of being dismantled. Read more: bit.ly/4qpn5N0 We urge the Commission to reverse this proposal! #EUCivilSociety #ECBA

📢 Yesterday, the IMCO Committee voted on a proposed Directive which would set rules to make lobbying on behalf of non-EU countries more transparent. But will such a law deliver on its ambitions or end up harming civil society? Read more: bit.ly/47ae1CP #EUCivilSociety

We are deeply alarmed at allegations that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels, with the explicit aim of supplying information against the EU to the Hungarian government. The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.

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

❗ 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

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

❓ 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

❓ 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

📢 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

❗ 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

🚨 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

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

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

🚨 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

👀 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

💡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

📢 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

💡 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

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

🚨 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

❗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

🎉 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

📢 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

⏰ 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

💬 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

❓ 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

❗ 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

🤝🏽 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

🚨 We condemn the newly established working group on NGO funding in the European Parliament! Read our full statement now: bit.ly/3ZEHkdW #EUCivilSociety #StopAttackingNGOs @eppgroup.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @greens-efa.eu @reneweurope.bsky.social ‪@left.eu

🤝🏻 Today, we held our annual general assembly! Our membership came together to discuss and vote on key elements of CSE’s work going forward. This assembly was made further engaging with an open session on the ECBA directive! Thanks to all who participated. #EUCivilSociety

🎉 We’re excited to announce the launch event of our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report! Learn more & register now before June 25th: bit.ly/4e6w67N #EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion

Why is EU funding so important to civil society organisations? We answer that question and more in our new publication titled ‘Common civil society requests for operating grants (OGs)’! Read now: bit.ly/4mRiMZ0 #EUCivilSociety #Funding

🏆 Nominations are open! Read more about our civil dialogue award: bit.ly/43jnEhK Do you know some good examples of civil dialogue? 👉 Nominate now: bit.ly/4dcwrWd #CivilDialogueAward #EUCivilSociety

🤝🏻 Today, CSE President, Gabriella Civico, and CSE Vice President Patrizia Heidegger, took part in crucial discussions at ‘Defending Democracy’, a one day event on civil society hosted by the Greens/EFA! Read more: bit.ly/45PjjEM #EUCivilSociety

On June 10th, Gabriella Civico, CSE President, addressed volunteering's role in crisis preparedness in Gdansk, Poland! Read more: bit.ly/3TkLlAt #EUCivilSociety #CrisisResponse @volunteeringcev.bsky.social

On June 3rd, CSE held a roundtable on the European Cross-Border Associations directive! With the support of Greens/EFA, this event brought together stakeholders from several member states. Read more in our newsletter: bit.ly/43PfP2o #EUCivilSociety #ECBA

📰 Our May newsletter is out! Read now: bit.ly/43PfP2o In this edition, you’ll read about: 👉 Our packed event on the European Cross-Border Associations Directive with the Greens/EFA 👉 Our statement on the democracy shield 👉 A reminder of our Civil Dialogue Award …and more! #EUCivilSociety

Today during CCMI Debate on Preparedness, we welcomed a representative from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social‬, Adrian van den Hoven of Medicines for Europe, Gabriella Civico of @eucivilsociety.bsky.social & @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social of @epsu.bsky.social ! Thank you for your crucial insights on key issues!

🛡️ Our statement on the democracy shield is out! Read now: bit.ly/43VRtFp With the risk of democratic backsliding in the EU and beyond, we wanted to share our stance on how this mechanism can protect and enable democracy. #EUCivilSociety #DemocracyShield

🎉 CSE and partners are proud to present our 2025 contribution on civic space under the framework of the rule of law report! Read now: bit.ly/44ZWJcg @civic-forum.eu ‪@liberties.eu ‪@ilgaeurope.bsky.social @picumofficial.bsky.social @youthforum.bsky.social @epd.eu @philea.bsky.social ‬

🏆 In 2025, we’ll launch the first edition of the Civil Dialogue Award! 👉🏼 Read more: bit.ly/43jnEhK Do you or someone you know within an EU institution, agency, or body regularly engage with civil society? Then you may be who we’re looking for! #EUCivilSociety #CivilDialogueAward

🤝 Today is #EuropeDay! On this day, we wish to recognize #DemocracyInAction. Through EU-funded projects like EnTrust and via our work with our membership, CSE upholds the values the EU was founded on. ➡️ Learn more at civilsocietyeurope.eu

‼️ 600 civil society organisations stand together and reiterate our message: #StopAttackingNGOs 👉 Read now: bit.ly/3RD8Zr6 Swipe below to learn why the following undersigned organisations continue to support our statement!

The Conservatives' dangerous dance with the far right is mainstreaming the populist agenda in European politics. And it's putting civil society groups at risk. Read more on @politico.eu: www.politico.eu/article/euro...

🎙️ This World Press Freedom Day, we highlight the pivotal role civil society plays in upholding press freedom in Europe. ✊ Let’s continue to fight for press freedom and a healthy civic space! #WPFD2025 #EUCivilSociety

🚨Ahead of next week's plenary, we're once again calling to #StopAttackingNGOs ✅ECA found no misuse of NGO EU funds. ❌Meanwhile, corporate recipients face far less scrutiny, despite getting way more money. This isn’t about oversight. It’s about silencing CSOs while giving big business a free pass👀