How can civil society influence national positions on EU-related matters? In some countries, there are very formal and structured institutional mechanisms for dialogue with the state institutions and participation of CSOs in policy-making. In other countries, this involvement in policy creation is less formal but happens continuously.
In our new briefer, we showcase some approaches for dialogue and involvement of CSOs in policymaking as seen in Latvia, Croatia and Malta. We also provide guidance for governments on how they can strengthen mechanisms for CSOs’ participation in EU-related policies.
The briefer was prepared within the framework of the ParticipatiON Project, funded by the European Union. Aligned with Article 10(3) of the Treaty on European Union, the ParticipatiON project seeks to empower people and civil society organisations to actively participate in policy processes and identify new opportunities and models that can be applied in EU level policy processes as well as on the national level.
