This EaP CSF policy paper highlights the main challenges faced by civil society in effectively participating in decision-making processes for national reforms aimed at democratisation in the Eastern Partnership countries.
In the Eastern Partnership, civil society remains a trusted partner and agent of change, promoting European values and sustainable democratic reform.
Civil society continues to play a key role in pushing for democratic reforms, ensuring accountability, and sustaining public engagement in European integration. However, shrinking civic spaces, growing state repression against civic activists, media and civil society, and the absence of structured participation mechanisms undermine its effectiveness. The halt of the US funding is further impacting civil society’s capacity to operate and remain relevant.
The paper analyses the state of play and best practices that could be employed to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting democratic transformation and rule of law reforms across all EaP countries.
We invite you to read the policy paper below.
Please note, the policy paper will be launched on Wednesday 14 May 2025 between 11:30 – 13:00 CEST at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Avenue de Cortenbergh 120, 1000 Brussels. You can sign up to this event using this link.
