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Frameworks that protect financial integrity should not slow down lifesaving aid for vulnerable communities in the Middle East and beyond.
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Fourth Civic Space Watch alerts under MACS
Here are the latest developments in European civic space emerging from the Early Warning and Alert System, developed as part of the MACS (Monitoring Action for Civic Space) project.
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When national security becomes a shield for evading AI accountability
To protect fundamental rights, AI-enabled national security initiatives require urgent limits, says ECNL in Tech Policy Press blog.
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European CSOs publish seven new country reports on civic space trends across the EU
Based on a new methodology, the MACS reports reveal the trends that shaped civic action in 2025 and identify next steps needed to protect it.
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Stronger protection for freedom of association ahead: UN HRC General Comment No. 38
Read the joint submission from ECNL and ICNL on the aspects that we believe should be prioritised in the next UN HRC General Comment.
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A framework for AI systems that truly serve the communities they affect: ECNL's Framework for Meaningful Engagement
Here is a quick overview of the key elements of the updated FME 2.0, a tool to distinguish deep, substantive engagement from superficial consultation.
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Amsterdam's journey in participatory AI development
Case study on how the municipality, technical team and citizens worked together to develop responsible AI that genuinely serves public interest, piloting ECNL's Framework for Meaningful Engagement while doing so.
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How to make AI safe for democracy?
Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar, where we brought together experts from different sectors to explore how technology can be used responsibly and with respect for fundamental rights.
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From promise to practice: ECNL reflections on the EU's Civil Society Strategy
How do we move the Strategy’s commitments from paper to real action? This blog points to the priorities and offers our experience to support implementation.
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