Together on the EU Path to Democracy

2026-07-22

The project will contribute to building a more democratic and participatory Union, based on the Unions values and respect of the rule of law by gathering, structuring and fostering debate and mutual learning among civil society organisations in key EU policy processes, CSE will foster civil society engagement into the conference on the future of Europe and its follow up through a flagship project: the Civil Society Convention on the Future of Europe. This ad hoc activity will gather a wide range of civil society organisations in order to develop bottom up a common vision for the future of Europe. Intersectionality and gender equality will also be an important aspect. CSE will develop a campaign leading up to the European elections for the role and recognition of an independent and plural civil society promoting public good at EU level, empowering citizens furthest away from EU decision-making. Acting as the single contact point for civil society in the context of the European elections, It will coordinate civil society contribution to the development of EU institutions campaigns for encouraging citizens to vote while addressing obstacles to participation. CSE will contribute to the roll out of the democracy action plan by proposing concrete measures to enhance civil dialogue, and address gaps in participation mechanisms . CSE will assess the participation of civil society organisations at national level and build their capacity on the monitoring of the EU Recovery Plan to ensure that it responds to the EU values. It will contribute to the rule of law cycle by issuing an annual joint civil society report focusing on civic freedoms, notably in the context of the covid-19 crisis, while also identifying implications for civic freedoms in the preparation and implementation of EU policies and legislation.Through dedicated trainings, it will reinforce the accountability and the role model of civil society organisations in the respect and promotion of EU values.

Belgium

2025-12-15