The European Commission is preparing a new EU Civil Society Strategy, and the process has officially begun. This is your chance to contribute to shaping how the EU supports, protects, and engages with civil society across Member States and beyond.
As part of the consultation process, the Commission has launched a Call for Evidence to gather input from civil society actors, networks, and individuals who care about the future of democratic participation in Europe.
The Strategy will provide a common framework to:
- Strengthen meaningful and long-term engagement
- Address the shrinking civic space for CSOs and human rights defenders
- Identify needs and map support measures
- Recognise the vital role of civil society in all EU policy areas
The consultation is open until 5 September 2025.
Now is the time to ensure the Strategy reflects the lived realities, insights, and needs of those working on the ground.
Contribute here: https://ec.europa.eu/…/14588-EU-Civil-Society-Strategy-_en