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Shrinking Democratic Space Barrier Achieving Sustainable Development Goals European Union Placing Civil Society Heart
Current: Shrinking democratic space as a barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Union – placing civil society at the heart of Europe’s fight against poverty (SDG1)

Shrinking democratic space as a barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Union – placing civil society at the heart of Europe’s fight against poverty (SDG1) - Timeline

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In elaborazione (updated on 26/02/2026) - Bureau decision date: 19/02/2026

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SOC/865-EESC

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Own-initiative opinion

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Anna SCHOEMAKERS (Civil Society Organisations - GR III/Netherlands)

Civil Society Organisations - GR III

Netherlands

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609

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026

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