The European elections in June 2024 will steer Europe's future, and so the EESC, the institutional partner of civil society, is kicking off its first Civil Society Week.

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This flagship event will bring together people of all ages and backgrounds, including young people, journalists and EU institutions, for a lively debate on topics that matter for our everyday lives and the future of Europe.

Under the heading Rise up for democracy!, we will discuss the threats and challenges when it comes to safeguarding democratic values and identify just what civil society expects of Europe's future leaders. Our recommendations will feed into the EESC's Resolution on the EU elections.

Civil Society Week will cover five major EESC initiatives:

• Civil Society Days: civil society organisations: a pillar of democracy and a key player in overcoming current challenges
• European Citizens' Initiative Day: a common meeting point for EU and national legislators, campaigners, citizens and civil society actors
• Your Europe, Your Say!: stand up for democracy and speak up for Europe: youth priorities for the next EU legislative term
• The Civil Society Prize: the 14th EESC Civil Society Prize dedicated to mental health
• The Journalists' Seminar: mobilising Europeans for the European elections: A challenge

Join us and be inspired by our expert-led workshops and high-level debates. Make your voice heard on key issues for Europe's new legislative cycle and connect with civil society organisations and change makers from all over Europe!

Registration will open in January 2024.

More information coming soon on the #CivSocWeek webpage  (mt)