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European policies

Synthesis Report of Submissions to the Public Consultation on the Review of the Financial Regulation

The report provides a short summary of public feedback based on the 235 submissions received from citizens, NGOs and public authorities.

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Action for Civic Space

Public debate on Strategy for Promotion and Development of Volunteerism in Macedonia

The event aimed to ensure wider participation of the nongovernmental sector, volunteers, public institutions and other stakeholders in order to contribute towards the Strategy's finalization into improved and sustainable document.

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Action for Civic Space

Seminar on the Macedonian Draft Law on Associations and Foundations

The conference explored two issues in depth: economic activities and the status of public benefit organizations.

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European policies

Study on volunteering in the European Union available online

ECNL supported the development of the study by taking part in an interview and providing materials related to the legal framework affecting volunteers.

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Action for Civic Space

Handbook on Public Advocacy for Serbian CSOs

Brochure on public advocacy, available in four languages.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Seminar on Lotteries in Poland

The seminar was an opportunity to discuss the funding situation of CSOs in Poland, and the lotteries as a potential source to finance activities of CSOs and other forms of civic activity.

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Action for Civic Space

CONCORD working group meeting on CSO Development Effectiveness

The working group aims to improve and demonstrate the effectiveness of European NGOs in development.

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European policies

Upcoming: new study by CoE's Expert Council on NGO Law

The third thematic report will tackle the issues of sanctions and penalties for NGOs.

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Action for Civic Space

Assessment report on legal environment in Moldova

In its initial assessment, ECNL aimed to set out areas for strategic considerations by all stakeholders to better advocate for a more enabling environment for civil society in Moldova.

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