New Civic Space Report 2026: Why It Matters for Citizen Initiatives in Global Solidarity
The just-published Civic Space Report 2026 by the European Civic Forum sheds light on the growing challenges facing civil society across Europe. For organisations and initiatives dedicated to Citizen Initiatives […]
Launch of the 2026 Civic Space Report
The European Civic Forum (ECF) will launch its annual flagship Civic Space Report at a cross-party event in the European Parliament on the 13 May 2026. Civil society organisations are invited to join […]
Future funding for citizen initiatives under pressure
On 16 April 2026, members of the European Network for Citizen Initiatives in Global Solidarity (ENfCIGS) came together for a meeting of the Funding Working Group to discuss the future […]
How to Turn Decolonization Principles Into Practice
The Capacity Building Working Group of the European Network for Citizen Initiatives in Global Solidarity (ENfCIGS) recently came together for an energetic and reflective session on decolonization—a theme that continues to […]
Annual report 2025
In 2025, the European Network for Citizen Initiatives in Global Solidarity (ENfCIGS) grew stronger as a community of organisations supporting citizen‑led international solidarity. Even though many countries faced shrinking civic […]
European CSOs Strengthen Collaboration for Ukraine’s Recovery
More than 20 participants from 14 civil society organisations across Europe gathered online on the 12th of February for a coordination meeting hosted by the Network. The session brought together […]
EC Civil Society Strategy aims for democratic resilience worldwide
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice (DG JUST) has launched the EU Civil Society Strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen democratic resilience by ensuring an open civic space, fostering structured […]
Funding for Global Citizenship Education in Europe
Across Europe, funding for Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is increasingly under pressure as public budgets shrink and government priorities shift away from international solidarity and civic engagement. Discussions within the […]
Annual report 2024
In 2024, CIGS continued to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for citizen-led initiatives across Europe and beyond. Despite a challenging political and funding landscape, our network of 20 member […]
Capacity for Gender Equality
Across Europe, the push for gender equality and transformative approaches is gaining momentum, but it is also meeting resistance and facing systemic challenges. During our recent meeting of our Capacity […]