European Civic Forum
@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
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We work to protect #CivicSpace, enable civic #participation and build #CivilDialogue.
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· Jun 4
⏰ This is a wake-up call for EU leaders: it’s time to take concrete action on civic space!
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
Today, we’re launching our latest Civic Space Report at the European Parliament.
It documents the state of civic space across the EU and Western Balkans over the past year. Here’s what we found: (1/5)
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#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 ⚔"
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
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
Civil Society Strategy - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#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 ⚔"
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
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
Civil Society Strategy - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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
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
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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?...
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?...
The deregulator
YouTube video by Friends of the Earth Europe
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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?...
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?...
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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.
Il a été très bien accueilli par l’équipe.
December 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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.
Il a été très bien accueilli par l’équipe.
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🚀 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
See country ratings & data on top violations 🔴🟡🟢: web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2025
December 9, 2025 at 5:06 AM
🚀 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
See country ratings & data on top violations 🔴🟡🟢: web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2025
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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
What does it say ? And how can we turn words into action ?
Find out at civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#CivicPride
Civil Society Strategy - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
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
What does it say ? And how can we turn words into action ?
Find out at civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#CivicPride
Civil Society Strategy - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
What does it say ? And how can we turn words into action ?
Find out at civic-forum.eu/CivilSociety...
#CivicPride
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#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"
💬 "With #EUCivilSociety being the beating heart of #Democracy, funding CSOs is an investment in democracy itself, not a sectoral expense"
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#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"
💬 "With #EUCivilSociety being the beating heart of #Democracy, funding CSOs is an investment in democracy itself, not a sectoral expense"
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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".
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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".
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"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
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"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
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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...
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/11/b...
Boycott the EP’s Scrutiny Working Group on NGOs | Corporate Europe Observatory
CEO joins 30+ organisations asking the political groups in the European Parliament to boycott the new scrutiny working group on NGOs.
corporateeurope.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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...
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...
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...
Joint civil society letter calling for boycott of NGO scrutiny working group - European Civic Forum
This letter was originally published by Transparency International EU. Dear Presidents, dear Vice-Presidents, As organisations dedicated to protecting the crucial role civil society plays in democrati...
civic-forum.eu
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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...
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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1/2🧵
📩 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
📩 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
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
1/2🧵
📩 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
📩 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
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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...
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...
European Commission publishes long-awaited Civil Society Strategy, in positive step forward - European Civic Forum
Brussels, 12 November 2025 — The European Commission has today published its Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support, protect, and empower civil society organisations and activists. The document...
civic-forum.eu
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
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...
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...
European Commission publishes long-awaited Civil Society Strategy, in positive step forward - European Civic Forum
Brussels, 12 November 2025 — The European Commission has today published its Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support, protect, and empower civil society organisations and activists. The document...
civic-forum.eu
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
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...
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...
October 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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...
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...
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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...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
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October 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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.
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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...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
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October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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...
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...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
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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)
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)
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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)
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)
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)
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)
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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)
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)
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In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In her #SOTEU, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu highlighted the need to boost democratic resilience.
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
We believe that a strong civil society is essential for this.
Check out our new paper, which explains how to make the upcoming Civil Society Strategy a success!
👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
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Tomorrow, von der Leyen will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. Today, civil society and trade unions delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Tomorrow, von der Leyen will address the EU Parliament with her SOTEU speech. Today, civil society and trade unions delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/09/o...
Ahead of von der Leyen's SOTEU speech, we've joined over 470 NGOs and trade unions to deliver a clear message: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
Read the letter! 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Read the letter! 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Joint Letter: The EU weakens the rules that safeguard people and the environment - European Civic Forum
470 civil society, trade unions and public interest groups tell President von der Leyen, European Commissioners and EU Member States that our rights, planet, health and justice are not for sale The st...
civic-forum.eu
September 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Ahead of von der Leyen's SOTEU speech, we've joined over 470 NGOs and trade unions to deliver a clear message: we need rules to protect people and the environment!
Read the letter! 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#RulestoProtect #SOTEU
Read the letter! 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#RulestoProtect #SOTEU