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EESC to join forces with Commission to defend civil society

In a debate with the Commissioner for Democracy, Michael McGrath, the EESC warned about ongoing efforts to silence, discredit and weaken those who stand up for democracy, social justice and fundamental rights, and expressed its readiness to join forces with the Commission to protect Europe’s civil society and fight polarisation

Challenges are immense but so is the power of civil society

More than 800 participants from citizens' organisations and stakeholders across Europe, including youth organisations, NGOs and journalists, are joining the Civil Society Week, held by the European Economic and Social Committee from 17-20 March 2025.

ECI Day 2025: European Citizens’ Initiative needs to reach its full potential

The European Citizens’ Initiative has proved to be an effective tool for increasing citizens’ participation in the political life of the EU. But it must be reinforced to counter the risk of the EU institutions becoming detached from ordinary Europeans.

Slovakian, French and Belgian projects awarded 15th Civil Society Prize during ceremony 

The 15th Civil Society Prize was officially awarded to three non-profit projects dedicated to combating the harmful polarisation of European society.

Civil society is key for depolarising Europe 

The weight of strengthening cohesion to depolarise societies falls on the shoulders of civil society organisations, who have the strength and the motivation to protect civic and democratic spaces.