@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
The season is upon us, but it appears not everyone has been invited to the ball.
While industry leaders enjoyed red carpets in Antwerp, we’ve learned that 270+ groups are demanding their own ball ahead of #EUCO.
Will @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu accept the dance? 💃
bit.ly/AntwerpCount...
#Bridgerton
New: The Protection and Resource Hub. A living database where NGOs and defenders can find legal aid, tools, and protection initiatives when they are under attack.
Check out the new site: civicspacewatch.eu
What’s changing?
🔔 Alerting Institutions: Our Early Warning System channels threats directly to the EU and human rights bodies.
🛠️ Action-Oriented: We now link alerts to concrete responses and track outcomes.
🤝 Solidarity: More room for victories and rapid advocacy support.
Out now: A new Civic Space Watch for a new era! We’ve moved beyond just monitoring to a proactive, action-oriented approach to protect civic freedoms in Europe.
Explore the new site: civicspacewatch.eu
We're looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to join our team.
This role will help create the conditions for a thriving organisation.
Don't miss out - apply by 15 February! 👉 civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...
We're looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to join our team.
This role will help create the conditions for a thriving organisation.
Apply by 18 January! 👉https://civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are-hiring-finance-and-administration-officer
Natacha Kazatchkine has been appointed as the new secretary general of the European Civic Forum, taking up her post on 7 January.
Natacha brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent years as championing fundamental rights and civil society.
Read more 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/natach...
We're looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to join our team.
This role will help create the conditions for a thriving organisation.
Apply by 18 January! 👉https://civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are-hiring-finance-and-administration-officer
#EU & gov. "must now uphold their responsibilities towards civil society & bring in measures to ensure :
1️⃣ Involvement at all stages of the policymaking process
2️⃣ Access to adequate, stable & transparent 💶
3️⃣ NGOs, asso. & activists are 🛡 from threat, harm & can carry out their work free from 😰 or ⚔"
The @ec.europa.eu has published a strategy for civil society. What now?
Check out our latest briefing to find out what’s in the strategy and what needs to follow it! civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#civicpride #civicspace
Ever heard of cheesing?* 🧀
It's the perfect way to describe the game that's played by decisionmakers to destroy environmental & human rights protections:
1. Cheap tricks
2. Unfair
3. Overly easy
Watch & let us know who you nominate for BIGGEST cheese⁉️
#Deregulator
youtu.be/IyWvUzR5y2M?...
Juste après sa réunion de travail à Bruxelles, le 3 décembre 2025, Moussa SANGARE a profité pour visiter les locaux du European Civic Forum en tant que membre du conseil d’administration de cette organisation.
Il a été très bien accueilli par l’équipe.
🚀 New global #PeoplePower2025 report shows civic freedoms are under attack globally. A record number of countries are now rated as ‘Repressed’ and ‘Closed.’
See country ratings & data on top violations 🔴🟡🟢: web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2025
The EU has published a strategy to support, empower, and protect civil society.
What does it say ? And how can we turn words into action ?
Find out at civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#CivicPride
The EU has published a strategy to support, empower, and protect civil society.
What does it say ? And how can we turn words into action ?
Find out at civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#CivicPride
#EESCLiaisonGroup co-chair Piotr Sadowski and Giada Negri from @civic-forum.eu at @eesc.bsky.social Conference on Fundamental Rights & Rule of Law:
💬 "With #EUCivilSociety being the beating heart of #Democracy, funding CSOs is an investment in democracy itself, not a sectoral expense"
Hans van Scharen, campainger at CEO, adds "while NGOs have always been fully committed to being transparent and have also been campaigning for decades to get a more transparent EU decision making process, the far-right and EPP are closely working together and blocking more transparency".
"The new scrutiny working group (SWG) on NGOs in the European parliament as set up by the far-right & EPP should be boycotted by the other political groups.This SWG is nothing more than a political translation of the smear campaign against civil society by the far-right", says CEO's Hans van Scharen
CEO joins 30+ organisations asking @socialistsanddemocrats.eu, @reneweurope.bsky.social, @greens-efa.eu and @left.eu to boycott the new scrutiny working group on NGOs in the European Parliament.
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/11/b...
NEW: 30+ civil society organisations urge MEPs to boycott the Scrutiny Working Group.
The body was created as part of a campaign of unfounded attacks on NGOs led by the European People's Party and far-right groups in the European Parliament.
Read our joint letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
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📩 The Good Lobby, alongside 30+ organisations sent a joint letter to @socialistsanddemocrats.eu, @reneweurope.bsky.social, @greens-efa.eu and @left.eu urging them to maintain their boycott of the new Scrutiny Working Group on NGOs.
🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/47Plqt0
@transparency-eu.bsky.social
BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
BIG NEWS: The European Commission just published its Civil Society Strategy!
This is a very important step, and one we at the ECF have long called for.
It also comes at a pivotal moment, amid repeated attacks on the foundations of democracy.
Check out our PR 👇
civic-forum.eu/press/europe...
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...
CEV supports ECF and other members of the coalition of NGOs calling for the protection of the fundamental rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association, and expression across Europe.
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
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)
As Alexandrina takes up her new role as Director of La Ligue des droits de l'Homme, we at ECF are looking back with fondness at her tenure and wishing her the very best in her new position!
You can read our full announcement of the leadership changes here
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/alexan...
(4/4)
Today, Giada Negri and João Labrincha become Acting Co-Secretaries General, until a permanent successor takes over on 1 January.
Giada will be responsible for policy, advocacy and strategic partnerships, while João will oversee finances, operations, network, and communications issues. (3/4)