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The Implementation of Bologna Process in Belarus Should Not Be Downgraded, Says Civil Society
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF), as a key stakeholder representing the independent civil society perspective on the Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform, urged the education ministers of the EHEA countries to make a strong commitment to... read more
Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 5th Monitoring Report (February-May 2017)
The Belarusian Independent Bologna Committee (BIBC) and Ad Hoc Commission of Belarusian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (BNP EaP CSF) released the 5th Monitoring Report of the Roadmap implementation for higher education reform in... read more
EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
The EaP CSF Steering Committee is deeply concerned about recently initiated amendments to Hungary’s higher education law, which are specifically targeting the Central European University (CEU) and were signed by the Hungarian President on 10 April. A stronghold of... read more
Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 4th Monitoring Report (October 2016-January 2017)
The Belarusian Independent Bologna Committee (BIBC) and Ad Hoc Commission of Belarusian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (BNP EaP CSF) released the 4th Monitor Report of the Roadmap implementation for higher education reform in Belarus... read more
Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 3rd Monitoring Report (June-September 2016)
The Belarusian Independent Bologna Committee (BIBC) and Ad Hoc Commission of Belarusian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (BNP EaP CSF) released the third monitor report of the Roadmap implementation for higher education reform in... read more
Implemetation of Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform 2nd Monitoring Report (January-May 2016)
The Belarusian Independent Bologna Committee (BIBC) and the Ad Hoc Commission of the Belarusian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (BNP of EaP CSF) released the second report on the Roadmap implementation of Higher Education Reform for... read moreAnti-Corruption
Moldovan National Platform Condemns Pressure on Civil Society Fighting State Capture and Urges EU to Take a Strong Stance on the Situation
Veaceslav Negruta, an expert of Transparency International Moldova, has come under increasing pressure from the current government representatives. His former advisor was arrested two months ago and is being forced by the law enforcement agencies to testify against... read more
EaP CSF Steering Committee Urges PACE Members to Support the Motion of No Confidence in the President of PACE
The Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum welcomes the recent motion of no confidence in the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) put forward by 158 members of the Assembly. The EaP CSF Steering Committee... read more
The EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Condemns Corruption Related to Implementation of EU-funded Projects
The EaP CSF Armenian National Platform has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the cases of corruption and fraud within EU-funded projects. The ANP also welcomes the activities of the EU delegation to Armenia, aimed at tackling crimes and violation as... read more
PACE and Azerbaijan: 56 NGOs Appeal to Investigate Corruption Allegations against MPs
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, together with other 55 prominent human rights and civil society organizations, has jointly signed an appeal to conduct a thorough and fair investigation on the corruption claims, related to the work of PACE on Azerbaijan.... read moreCSOs Environment
EaP CSF is Concerned about the Transparency of the EU Financial Support to the Civil Society in Azerbaijan
The Steering Committee (SC) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) is concerned that financial support from the European Union (EU) should be allocated in a transparent way to projects to be conducted by civil society organisations in Azerbaijan.... read more
Steering Committee Reiterates its Legitimate Call for Repeal of Ukraine’s Legislation on Assets Declaration One Year after Enforcement
One year ago, on March 30, Ukraine introduced amendments to legislation requiring public officials to declare assets and extended obligations to civil society activists fighting corruption. Consequently, the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society... read more
National Platform’s Work in Armenia is Brought to a Halt by the Funding Freeze
The EaP CSF Armenian National Platform has adopted a statement on the impossibility to continue its activities due to the absence of funding since November 2017. The absence of the funding from the EU is especially alarming against the backdrop of the ever-growing... read more
Fourth Meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group Took Place in Brussels
The fourth meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group took place in Brussels on 20 December against the backdrop of gradual improvement of relations between the EU and Belarus in the past two years. The Joint Declaration of the EaP Summit (Brussels, 24 November... read more
Activity of NGOs at Risk in Moldova with Last-Minute Adjustments to New Draft Law on NGOs
A group of over 40 human rights organizations has recently released a declaration expressing concern for the potential undemocratic limitations to NGO’s work in Moldova. The contested restrictions are contained in three articles that were recently added to the draft... read more
EaP CSF Calls on Ukrainian Government to Repeal Amendments to E-Declaration Law
The Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum released a statement expressing disappointment at the approval of the amendments to the Ukrainian law on electronic declaration of assets on 30 March 2017. According to these amendments,... read moreDemocracy and Transparency
Moldovan National Platform and Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections Alarmed by the Chisinau City Court Judgments
The members of the EaP CSF National Platform and Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections are deeply concerned about the judgments issued by the Chisinau City Court on June 19, 2018 and the Chisinau Court of Appeal on 21 June, invalidating the local elections of... read more
Steering Committee Condemns the Nontransparent Invalidation of the Chisinau Mayoral Election Results
On 19 June, behind closed doors, the Chisinau City Court invalidated the results of the mayoral elections, which had brought a clear victory for the pro-European candidate Andrei Nastase. During the elections, independent national and international observers have not... read more
Belarusian Civil Society Expresses Solidarity with the Civil Society of Armenia
In recent weeks, representatives of the civil society of Belarus have closely followed the social and political developments in Armenia, where large-scale civic protests, strikes and demonstrations have been taking place. They served as a reaction to the appointment... read more
Moldovan NP urges authorities to reverse the limitations on the right of citizens to initiate national referenda
EaP CSF Moldovan National Platform calls for attention to consistently conspicuous actions by the public authorities aimed at limiting the exercise of constitutional rights in the Republic of Moldova. Our members believe that referendum is an instrument of direct... read more
Georgian National Platform Consults Parliament and Government on Constitutional Reform
During the past months, the Georgian National Platform (GNP) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum has issued a number of Statements regarding the amendments to the Constitution of Georgia. In these documents, the GNP shed light on the importance of the... read more
Steering Committee Calls for Free and Fair Elections in EaP Countries
The Steering Committee released a statement in which it expresses its position on the Constitutional referendum in Azerbaijan and on the parliamentary elections in Belarus and Georgia, as well as its stance on the upcoming presidential election in Moldova and the... read moreEU-EaP Negotiations
Civil Society Plays a Key Role in the Priorities of the EU-Armenia Partnership
On February 21, 2018, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, signed the EU-Armenia Partnership Priorities in Brussels. The document aims to facilitate... read more
Fourth Meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group Took Place in Brussels
The fourth meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group took place in Brussels on 20 December against the backdrop of gradual improvement of relations between the EU and Belarus in the past two years. The Joint Declaration of the EaP Summit (Brussels, 24 November... read more
Civil Society Declaration addressed to the 5th Eastern Partnership Summit
The Civil Society Declaration was adopted at the 9th EaP CSF Annual Assembly and Eastern Partnership Civil Society Conference as a collaborative effort identifying major obstacles to further democratic development within the EaP countries and to the smooth... read more
Belarusian Civil Society Calls for Postponement of EU-Belarus Coordination Group Meeting
Following the events of 25-26 March in Minsk and other Belarusian cities, the EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform (BNP) released a statement calling on the responsible EU officials to objectively assess the situation in the country and consider the opportunities, as... read more
Statement on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
The EaP CSF Steering Committee welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations on the new EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement on 28 February in Brussels and the initialing of the agreed text on 21 March in Yerevan by the Chief Negotiators of both... read more
EU-Belarus Cooperation May Soon Be Put on Ice over Repressive Measures by Belarusian Authorities
Over the course of March 2017, mass peaceful protests of citizens as a reaction to the adoption of the Presidential Decree No. 3 “On preventing social dependency” have been taking place in Belarus. In disregard of the Constitutional provisions on freedom... read more
EaP CSF Reacts to Result of the Dutch Referendum on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
Following the outcome of the referendum in the Netherlands on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, the EaP CSF Steering Committee (SC) adopted a statement. The SC highlights that the continuation of the reform process in Ukraine is a key element in strengthening... read more
Azerbaijani Civil Society Calls for Start of Negotiations on DCFTA with EU and WTO Membership
The Azerbaijani National Platform (NP) considers that the Association Agreement is a unique document on foreign and security policy, law, freedom, economy and culture that underpins a bilateral and deep partnership within the framework of the Eastern Partnership.... read more
EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform Reacts to the Lifting of EU Sanctions against Belarus
The Belarusian National Platform (BNP) of the EaP CSF reacts to the Council Conclusions on Belarus. The cancellation of the European Union’s (EU) restrictive measures against Belarusian officials responsible for politically motivated reprisals and the use of violence... read moreFreedom of Assembly and Association
Armenian Civil Society Appeals to International Community to Promote Democratic Values and Support Public Outcry
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum joins a statement signed by civil society organisations from Armenia, many of them members of the EaP CSF Armenian National Platform, calling on international organisations and democratic countries to support the struggle of... read more
Belarusian National Platform Considers the Recent Actions Against Independent Trade Unions Leaders Politically Motivated
The Belarusian National Platform (BNP) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum has released a statement, condemning the criminal prosecution by Belarusian authorities of the leaders of the Belarusian independent trade unions. Two days ago, the premises of... read more
Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in Belarus by the EaP CSF, European Youth Forum and IPHR
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, the European Youth Forum and the International Partnership for Human Rights strongly condemn the large-scale detentions of peaceful protesters in Minsk and other cities of Belarus during the Freedom Day demonstrations on 25... read more
Belarusian Civil Society Condemns Arrests, Calls on Authorities to Immediately Release Peaceful Protesters
The EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform express their indignation and condemn the repressive actions of the officials and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Belarus related to the detention and punishment of participants in numerous peaceful protest actions... read more
EaP CSF Reacts to the Hostage Crisis and Detention of Protesters in Armenia
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Ukrainian National Platform and Working Group 5 Concerned about the Draft Labour Code of Ukraine
The Ukrainian National Platform and Working Group 5 “Social & Labour Policies and Social Dialogue” of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) are concerned about the adoption procedure and a number of provisions of the Draft Labour Code of Ukraine... read moreFreedom of Speech
EaP CSF Welcomes Ukraine’s Decision on Preventing Fikret Huseynli’s Extradition to Azerbaijan and Restoring his Freedom of Movement
Fikret Huseynli, a Dutch journalist and citizen of Azerbaijani origin, is finally back at his home in the Netherlands after six months of being prevented from leaving Ukraine. During this time, Ukrainian General Prosecutor Office deliberated on a an Interpol... read more
Steering Committee Appeals for the Facilitation of Fikret Huseynli’s Return to the Netherlands
The Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum appeals to Ukrainian authorities and prosecutors, Dutch diplomats and international partners to facilitate the return of Fikret Huseynli, a journalist, to his place of residence in Amsterdam, the... read more
EaP CSF Steering Committee urges Ukraine and Interpol to reject the extradition request for Azerbaijani exiled journalist
EaP CSF Steering Committee demands Ukrainian authorities to guarantee the freedom and security of Fikret Huseynli’s, a Dutch citizen of Azerbaijani origin currently hiding in Kiev, and allow him to leave Ukraine for a destination of his own choice. They urge Ukraine... read more
Steering Committee urges Georgian PM to conduct a transparent investigation into Afgan Mukhtarli’s abduction
The EaP CSF Steering Committee addressed an open letter to the Georgian Primer Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili calling for a significant involvement of the Georgian institutions in investigating the abduction of the Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli from Tbilisi.... read more
EaP CSF Calls for Release of the Sheremet Award Winner and Respect for His Family
The EaP CSF Steering Committee calls on the authorities in Azerbaijan to drop all charges against Afgan Mukhtarli, an Azerbaijani journalist abducted from Georgia in May 2017 and taken by force across the border to Azerbaijan where he stands accused of resisting... read more
Armenian National Platform Condemns Censorship and Discrimination at the Golden Apricot Film Festival
The Armenian National Platform of the EaP CSF released a statement to condemn the decision on withdrawing the non-competition programme “Armenians: Internal and External View” from the Golden Apricot Film Festival. The programme in question featured the screening of... read more
EaP CSF Steering Committee Greets the Resolution on the Case of Afgan Mukhtarli and Calls for Further Attention to Activists’ Situation
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Steering Committee welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament, on 15th June, of the Resolution on the case of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli. The Steering Committee welcomes it as a sign that similar cases will... read more
EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
The EaP CSF Steering Committee is deeply concerned about recently initiated amendments to Hungary’s higher education law, which are specifically targeting the Central European University (CEU) and were signed by the Hungarian President on 10 April. A stronghold of... read more
Azerbaijani National Platform Deplores Mehman Huseynov’s Arrest
Members of the EaP CSF Azerbaijani National Platform condemn the verdict of the Surakhany District Court as of 2 March 2017 on the two-year sentence for Mehman Huseynov, Chairman of the Institute for Rapporteurs’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS Azerbaijan), and consider this... read more
24 Major Human Rights NGOs and Civil Society Organizations Concerned Over Crackdown On Free Expression in Azerbaijan
A group of 24 major human rights NGOs and civil society organizations, including the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, co-signed a statement to protest against the arrest of Mehman Huseynov, prominent Azerbaijani multimedia journalist and Chairman of the... read more
Belarusian National Platform Concerned over the Future of Belsat TV
The Belarusian National Platform for the EaP CSF addressed the Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski expressing their concern over the future of the independent channel Belsat TV. The Polish government intends to significantly cut the funding for the TV channel... read more