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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 15/10/2026

5,000 arrests in one week. High school students in France protest for better schools, what does the police response say about freedom of assembly in Europe? Swipe through the carousels and read our latest Civic Space Report: civicspacewatch.eu/publication/... @ldh.fr @amnestyfrance.bsky.social

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 14/10/2026

NEW: 600+ culture, media and civil society groups urge EU leaders to protect AgoraEU funding. Read our joint letter to EU leaders: civic-forum.eu/wp-content/u...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 13/10/2026

100 days of Albania’s Flamingo Revolution. What began as protests against a luxury tourism project has grown into wider demands for transparency and action against corruption. Protesters have faced police violence and mass detentions. 👉 How is civic space being affected? tr.ee/U9xhE2kequ

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 06/10/2026

📢☝What's been happening in European civic space? Here are some of the latest developments you need to know about! Read the full roundup and subscribe to receive the alerts directly in your inbox! civicspacewatch.eu/newsletter/

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 06/10/2026

🚨 NEW: 185+ NGOs rally behind EU anti-racism organisation after funding withdrawal. We stand in full solidarity with @enareurope.bsky.social ✊ Read our joint statement and find out how you can help at civicspacewatch.eu/ENAR

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 13/05/2026

The 2026 Civic Space Report is out now — and its findings are stark. Civil society continued to come under attack in 2025, with EU policies now playing a key role. (1/3)

An black and white image of people gathering at a protest, overlayed with the words "Civic Space Report 2026 - Out now! Read the findings at civicspacewatch.eu

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 11/03/2026

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

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 12/02/2026

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

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 09/01/2026

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

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 27/10/2025

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...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 10/10/2025

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)

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 11/09/2025

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...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 17/07/2025

Our latest #CivicSpaceWatch roundup has just landed! 🔴 Repression of Palestine solidarity continues 😌 Crackdown bill in Hungary delayed 🚔 Italy's Security Decree becomes law ...& more! Read the roundup & subscribe to receive it in your inbox! 👇 civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round... #EUCivicSpace

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 17/06/2025

The stage is set for our conference on #democracy and the rule of law with @fundacjabatorego.bsky.social and National Federation of Polish NGOs! Watch live from 09:00 CEST! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyS... #CivicSpace25

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 04/06/2025

⏰ 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)

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 03/06/2025

👀Our Civic Space Report '25 comes out tomorrow, documenting the state of civic space in Europe. We will launch the report in @europarl.europa.eu with MEPs, human rights defenders, and CSOs. Sign up to our mailing list & get the report as soon as it lands 👇 civic-forum.eu/newsletter #CivicSpace25

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 28/05/2025

#StopTheSecurityDecree 🫸 In a joint letter, ECF & 70+ NGOs warn that it poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law. The EU must act now, before it’s too late. Read more👉 civic-forum.eu/press/ngos-s...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 20/05/2025

We just published our first #CivicSpaceWatch Alerts Roundup! We bring you what you need to know about European civic space, including the latest from: 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇬 Bulgaria Have a read and subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox! 👇 civicspacewatch.eu/alerts-round...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 07/05/2025

Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️ Inside: 📢 570+ NGOs call for an end to the attacks on civil society in the European Parliament 👀 ECF's latest Civic Space Report coming soon 📺 Catch up on our Early Warning System webinar ...and more! Read it now! 👇 civic-forum.eu/newsletter/5...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 03/04/2025

NEW: 330+ NGOs urge EU leaders to make a bold commitment to strengthen and defend democracy in the next MFF by increasing the CERV budget. Read the letter 👇 civic-forum.eu/publications... #CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 18/03/2025

As part of the "Building a Civil Society Anti-Racism Strategy" Panel of the #ARDI2025, Aarti Narsee highlights the need to connect the anti-racism and the civil society strategies in order to work for democracy, rights and solidarity for all.

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 11/03/2025

Along with over 110 organisations, we condemn the EU Facilitation Directive, which fails to protect migrants. We're calling for the complete rejection of the Europol Regulation. Read more 👇 civic-forum.eu/publications...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 10/03/2025

🇷🇸 CIVICUS rates civic space in #Serbia as "obstructed" 🟡Authorities target dissent amid mass anti-corruption protests 🟡70+ attacks on protestors recorded 🟡Armed police raids, investigations of critical CSOs Read more 👉 t.co/UuJG7PFQA6

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 10/03/2025

🇮🇹 #Italy is rated as "narrowed" by CIVICUS Monitor. Among the latest developments: 🟢Civic space continues to deteriorate under PM Meloni 🟢#DDLSicurezza threatens to further erode freedoms 🟢 Journalists, activists targeted with spyware Read more 👉 web.civicus.org/ItalyWL2025

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 10/03/2025

⚠️ CIVICUS Monitor just published their new #CivicSpace watchlist! The latest list includes: 🇷🇸 #Serbia - in light of growing attacks on CSOs and protestors 🇮🇹 #Italy - where the "anti-Gandhi bill" threatens to criminalise non-violent civil disobedience Read more! 👉 t.co/V5XmOHLzcH

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 07/03/2025

NEW: 130+ NGOs sign statement in support of the Serbian anti-corruption movement, criticising the EU's response to the escalating repression. We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future. Read the statement 👇 civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 06/03/2025

After years of advocacy the European Commission announced its pledge to introduce a Civil Society Strategy, its time to discuss a how the strategy will strengthen #CivilSociety’s role! @ #CivSocWeek on 20 March from 9:30-11:00 1 week left to register! europa.eu/!T9cV7P

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 27/02/2025

Our latest newsletter is out now! 🗞️🗞️🗞️ Inside, you will find our reaction to the European Commission's work programme, updates from our Net4Defenders project, information about last year's European Civic Micro-Grants, and more! Read it here! sh1.sendinblue.com/ajpng18epxpf... #CivicSpace

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 25/02/2025

💼 We're hiring! Could you be our next Civic Space Assistant? (trainee) Are you a politically savvy, sociable & passionate person at the start of your career? Apply now to support our research & advocacy on civic space & democracy-related issues! Deadline: 5/3! 👇 civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 12/02/2025

BREAKING: The European Commission just announced a Civil Society Strategy! It follows years of campaigning by civil society and could not come at a more important time, with attacks on NGOs rising — including at the EU level. Read our press release👇 civic-forum.eu/press/in-his... #CivicSpace

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 07/02/2025

We're hiring! 💼 Are you: 📊 an admin & finance professional? 🥖💂 bilingual in French and English? ✊ interested in working to defend civic space and civil liberties? Why not apply to become our next Administrative and Financial Manager? Deadline: 28 February. 👇 civic-forum.eu/staff/we-are...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 07/02/2025

On Tuesday, a coalition of Italian CSOs met in the European Parliament to discuss the Italian security bill. The draft law is part of a wider trend of criminalisation of activism and attacks on civic space across Europe. #CivicSpace #Italy #NoDDLsicurezza

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 04/02/2025

⚠️ #CivicSpaceWatch alert⚠️ 10 leading human rights organisations call on Cyprus’ attorney general to drop the case against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou, co-founder of KISA, a leading NGO defending migrants' rights. Find out more on Civic Space Watch! civicspacewatch.eu/cyprus-reque...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 23/01/2025

Last November we held the 7th European Civic Academy in Barcelona. Civil society actors from the Euro-Mediterranean region came to discuss the use of new technologies to control civil society as well as their strategies to peacefully resist this tech. Read more 👇 civic-forum.eu/events-2/eur...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 20/01/2025

After careful reflection, we've decided to suspend our activity on Twitter/X. We believe that continuing to post on that platform is neither right nor a good investment of our time. We're excited to spend more time on Blusesky! Find out more about our decision 👇 civic-forum.eu/statement/ec...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 11/12/2024

Anna is part of Mai più lager – No ai CPR, an network fighting to close migrant detention centres across Italy. Anna believes we need to change our attitude when it comes to migration. #migrantsrights #civicpride

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 11/12/2024

Eitan from AJAB draws hope from the resilience of the Palestinian people and hopes for a future of justice and peace. #palestinesolidarity #civicpride

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 10/12/2024

This #HumanRightsDay, we're saying thank you to all the activists campaigning to ensure that *everyone* can enjoy their fundamental rights! #CivicPride

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 09/12/2024

Rouddy’s reaction to increasing threats and harassment is to continue working to promote the justice and rights of everyone. #MigrantsRights #CivicSpace

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 09/12/2024

Attacks on activists highlight the cooling effect these threats have. Salah is a Palestinian activist that has faced intimidation and police surveillance for his organising. #CivicSpace

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 05/12/2024

Ana from Ecologistas en Accion highlights how symbolic actions such as the staining of government buildings has led to the sentencing of 15 activists to almost 2 years in prison. #Civicspace #Climatejustice

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 05/12/2024

#ClimateJustice activists have increasingly faced criminalisation in recent years. For example, two Ultima Generazione activists were placed under special surveillance normally applied in Mafia-related crimes.

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 04/12/2024

In this clip Anje explains how Intal aimed to support the student encampment showing their solidarity with Palestine in the face of growing restrictions. Students suffered police violence when the encampments were removed while others faced lawsuits from their universities.

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 04/12/2024

In many European countries, activists are seeing their protest rights restricted. Simon, a member of the climate group Leztze Generation, was held in preventative detention for two days stop him from participating in a protest. #CivicSpace #Protest

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 03/12/2024

David, an activist in Catalonia, has also experienced restrictions, notably being taken to court for alleged hate crimes over protests against the far-right. 5/6

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 03/12/2024

Based on the report, we decided to focus on three of the movements facing the most restrictions in 2024: #PalestineSolidarity, #ClimateJustice and #MigrantsRights. In this clip, you can hear Majed speak about some of the restrictions he has faced (CW: physical violence). 4/6

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 03/12/2024

What is #CivicSpace and how has it been shrinking in Europe? A 🧵 Put simply, civic space is the environment which enables people to come together, share their interests and concerns, and act to shape their societies. This week, we’re focusing on civic space. #CivicPride 1/6

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 28/11/2024

Silvana is a spokesperson for @RegularizacionY which advocates for regularisation of the 500,000 migrants currently in Spain without documentation. Watch Silvana’s full testimony 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICnf...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 28/11/2024

Rouddy is an activist, musician and founder of @RADMusicInt, working to bring people together through music. Watch Rouddy’s full testimony 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhb0...

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European Civic Forum @civic-forum.eu · 28/11/2024

Our final #CivicPride Month movement is #MigrantsRights! We want to celebrate the essential work of those defending the rights of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers. 👏 civic-forum.eu/civic-pride-...

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