Rule of Law in the EU: How does it strengthen civic space?
Learn more about the rule of law and how civil society can engage in the 2024 EU Rule of Law dialogue in our new briefer.
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Navigating 2023 changes of FATF Recommendation 8 and Best Practice Paper
How can CSOs best interpret and use the latest FATF changes for their advocacy?
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Catalyst of Change: Call for proposals for CSOs in Croatia
Applications are open for small grants supporting CSOs in responding to emerging challenges affecting democratic and civic space!
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Updated Handbook on How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space
In the Second Edition of our Handbook, you will find guidance on how EU law affects our fundamental rights, and why rule of law matters to civic space.
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COP28: protecting environmental defenders and their civic space
Via events and a joint policy brief, ECNL is calling for increased recognition, protection and participation of environmental defenders in climate negotiations and policies at COP28.
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Georgia: CSOs fear new Law on Broadcasting can be misused to punish critical CSOs and media
The law may have a chilling effect on broadcasters, restricting freedom of expression.
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Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI: ECNL at the White House
At the White House National Security Council Roundtable, we encouraged policymakers to focus on real-world harm of AI.
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Step up for action: Opportunities to empower civil society participation in the European Union
Join the webinars on 5 and 6 December to discuss concrete ways of civil society engagement in the EU, Member States and accession countries.
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EU AI Act Trilogues: status of fundamental rights recommendations
How far will the AI Act effectively prevent harm from the use of AI for law enforcement, migration, and national security purposes?
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