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European Civic Forum

Acronym: ECF

General Information

Identification Code: 981872117501-10
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Entity Form: association loi 1901
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 5/26/2015
Last Update: 3/20/2024
EP Accredited Number: 5

Mission & Interests

Goals: European Civic Forum (ECF) is a pan-European network of more than 100 associations and NGOs across 29 European countries. Founded in 2005 by our member organisations, we have spent nearly two decades working to protect civic space, enable civic participation and build civil dialogue for more equality, solidarity and democracy in Europe.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Borders and security
  • Budget
  • Communication
  • Digital economy and society
  • Education and training
  • Employment and social affairs
  • Enlargement
  • European neighbourhood policy
  • External relations
  • Foreign affairs and security policy
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • Institutional affairs
  • International co-operation and development
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Migration and asylum
  • Regional policy
  • Research and innovation
  • Trans-European Networks
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: The European Civic Forum has been particularly work­ing to: Protect and expand civic space: Civic space is the political, legislative, social and economic environment which enables citizens to come together, share their interests and concerns and act individually and collectively to influence and shape their societies. An open, plural and dynamic civic space is a central feature of democratic societies because it allows people to engage politically beyond elections. It also encourages governments to be transparent and accountable. In recent years, civic space has been shrinking. We want to reverse that trend: to protect and enhance civic space and to empower civic actors. Boost #CivicPride and civil society resilience: Civil society organisations, social movements and activists are essential to democracy. They are often on the frontlines – mobilising, responding to social needs and defending fundamental rights and democratic frameworks. Despite shrinking civic space and tough operating environments, these actors continue to work to make the world a better place. Through our activities, including our #CivicPride campaign, we want to celebrate civic society, highlight success stories, support and build networks and enhance civic actors’ resilience. Enable institutional and political dialogue The potential of civil society to revive democracy depends on the institutions’ capacity and willingness to recognise and support civil society organisations and movements, engage in dialogue, and take their input into account. We want to use our position in Brussels to further this aim by connecting European policymaking with grassroots initiatives, giving voice to our members’ concerns, fostering EU and national recognition and support, and engaging with international institutions to trigger policy cohesion.
Communication Activities: In order to fully achieve its missions, the European Civic Forum is taking action through different forms: - Connecting civil society actors transnationally and cross-sectorally through conferences, forums, alliances, working groups - Participating in civil dialogue struc­tures at European level - Running campaigns for the recognition of civil society organisations in the policy making process at European, national or local level. Among its major events, the ECF is organising its European Civic Academy and the Civic Pride Campaign. These two activities aim at illustrating a positive narrative about the role of civil society, either coming from NGOs or from locally organised individuals. These are also moments where actors from different backgrounds can meet and learn from each other's experiences. Advocacy: We advocate at the EU level by engaging directly with policymakers, participating in consultations, and working with our partners, particularly through alliances and networks like Civil Society Europe. Our advocacy takes two forms: Ensuring EU policies respect and promote fundamental rights for all Calling on the EU to introduce structures and policies that create an enabling environment for civil society organisations and genuine civil dialogue – as envisioned in Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union. Monitoring and reporting on civic space: Through our Civic Space Watch platform, we monitor and report on developments in civic space across Europe, as well as providing information and resources. Every year, we publish our Civic Space Report, which collects findings from a select group of countries in addittion to a horizontal analysis of civic space in Europe. European Civic Forum is also a partner organisation of CIVICUS Monitor. We provide regular updates on civic space for the Monitor. Network and capacity building: Since our founding, we have been committed to fostering ever-greater links within European civil society and to helping build structures that recognise the importance of the sector. From the founding of the European Civic Forum in 2005, to the European Year of Citizens Alliance, and in turn the creation of Civil Society Europe and most recently to our European Convening in 2022, we work to connect civil society actors transnationally and cross-sectorally through conferences, forums and alliances. Campaigns and alliances: At ECF our campaigns take many forms – from ongoing campaigns like Civic Pride – which aims to showcase people power – to specific campaigns, like the Civil Society for EU campaign ahead the EU elections.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: 167, boulevard de la Villette
Post Code: 75010
City: Paris
Country: FRANCE
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EU Office

Address: Rue du Congrès 13
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Complementary Information: The European Civic Forum has signed a Framework Partnership Agreement with the European Commission, for the period 2022-2025. This enables ECF to receive an annual Operating Grant from the CERV programme, on Citizens' engagement and participation.

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 5
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 7
Members F T E: 4.5

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://civic-forum.eu/members
Organisation Members: The ECF is a founding and active member of Civil Society Europe - the European Coordination of Organised Civil Society (https://civilsocietyeurope.eu/membership/) We are also part of CIVICUS Global Alliance (https://www.civicus.org/index.php/get-involved/members-in-action)