Unique in its size and audience, the 15th EaP CSF Annual Assembly will bring together more than 250 representatives from civil society organisations from the EaP and the EU, as well as EaP and EU decision-makers to discuss the future shape of Eastern Partnership multilateral cooperation, the role of civil society and how to ensure its future resilience.

During the event, participants will assess the changes that have occurred within the Eastern Partnership policy and the region following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Specifically, they will focus on exploring synergies between the Eastern Partnership policy and the enlargement agenda, as well as enhancing cooperation with the Western Balkans and Central Asia. The assembly will delve into the collaboration between the EU, EU Member States, Eastern Partnership governments, and societies, with a particular emphasis on the vital area of good governance and the rule of law. Additionally, discussions will revolve around creating an enabling environment for civil society. Cyber-attacks and hybrid threats will also be key topics, addressing how the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries can strengthen one another through closer cooperation.

14 November 2023

Day 1 – Working Group meetings

9:00 – 10:00 - Forum Updates
10:00 – 12:00 - Parallel Workshops within each Working group
12:00 – 13:00 - Plenary meeting
13:00 – 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 - InterWG Workshops
16:00 – 17:30 - Plenary Meeting

Day 1 – Annual Assembly

18:00 – 18:30 - Welcome remarks
18:30 – 19:00 - Keynote Speeches
19:00 – 19:30 - EaP CSF Civil Society Award ceremony
19:30 – 21:00 - Cocktail reception

15 November 2023

Day 2

09:30 - 09:40 - Introduction to the Annual Assembly
10:00 - 10:30 - Opening speeches
10:30 - 12:30 - Panel Debate: Quo vadis Eastern Partnership?
12:30 - 14:00 - Networking lunch
14:00 - 15:30 - Beyond the numbers, behind the bars - the situation of the political prisoners in the EaP countries - an EaP Index 2023 perspective
15:30 - 16:00 - Networking break
16:00 - 17:30 - Parallel thematic workshops
17:30 - 18:30 - Break
18:30 - 21:00 - Networking reception

16 November 2023

Day 3 

09:30 - 09:40 - Introduction to the day
09:40 - 11:00 - Parallel trilateral country sessions
11:00 - 11:30 - Networking break
11:30 - 13:00 - Parallel trilateral country sessions
13:00 - 14:00 - Networking lunch
14:00 - 15:30 - Parallel Sessions
15:30 - 16:00 - Coffee break
16:00 - 16:45 - Next steps and AA resolution
16:45 - 17:20 - Closing session and AA resolution
17:20 - 17:30 - Closing remarks

Thanks and acknowledgments

We would like to express our gratitude to our partners and donors for their contribution to our Annual Assembly. The content of this event is the sole responsibility of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.

Contact us

Pascal Willaumez

Statutory Affairs and Administration Manager
Email: pascal.willaumez@eap-csf.eu
Tel: +32 2 893 25 86