EaP CSF Statements & Papers

EaP CSF aims to effectively communicate the civil society positions on democratic reforms and the EaP implementation, and ensure a regular flow of civil society’s expertise to the decision-makers in the EU and EaP national levels. Our latest statements, policy papers and reports are summarized below in several categories.

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Georgian Dream new bill reveals the government’s severe antidemocratic stance

Georgian Dream new bill reveals the government’s severe antidemocratic stance

STATEMENT BY THE EAP CSF STEERING COMMITTEE CONDEMNING RUSSIA’S LATEST LARGE-SCALE DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S CITIES

STATEMENT BY THE EAP CSF STEERING COMMITTEE CONDEMNING RUSSIA’S LATEST LARGE-SCALE DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S CITIES

EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly Remarks by Ana Otilia

EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly Remarks by Ana Otilia

Eastern Partnership Senior Official Meeting Speech by Tania Marocchi

Eastern Partnership Senior Official Meeting Speech by Tania Marocchi

Statement on the Urgent Need For International Action Regarding Political Prisoners

Statement on the Urgent Need For International Action Regarding Political Prisoners

SC Statement on Lukashenka’s Vote

SC Statement on Lukashenka’s Vote

Joint Statement SC and NP on Ukraine

Joint Statement SC and NP on Ukraine

Statement on the Civil Society Situation on the Day of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Elections

Statement on the Civil Society Situation on the Day of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Elections

Statement by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee and Coordination Council of the National Platform of Georgia on the smear campaign against EaP Index civil society experts in Georgia

Statement by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee and Coordination Council of the National Platform of Georgia on the smear campaign against EaP Index civil society experts in Georgia

Senior Officials meeting Speech by Irina Sukhy, Co-chair of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Steering Committee

Senior Officials meeting Speech by Irina Sukhy, Co-chair of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Steering Committee

Foreign Ministerial Meeting Speech by Tania Marocchi, Director, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Secretariat

Foreign Ministerial Meeting Speech by Tania Marocchi, Director, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Secretariat

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement calls on the European Council to follow through on the European Commission’s recommendations to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant EU candidate status to Georgia

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement calls on the European Council to follow through on the European Commission’s recommendations to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant EU candidate status to Georgia

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the ongoing crackdown on media and civil society and the recent arrest of independent journalists in Azerbaijan

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the ongoing crackdown on media and civil society and the recent arrest of independent journalists in Azerbaijan

Resolution of the General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

Resolution of the General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

Statement by Members of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum calling for the immediate stop of ethnic cleansings against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh

Statement by Members of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum calling for the immediate stop of ethnic cleansings against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh

Statement by Steering Committee on the detention and accusations against Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan

Statement by Steering Committee on the detention and accusations against Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the introduction of the draft law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence”, known as “Foreign Agent Law” in Georgia

Statement by Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the introduction of the draft law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence”, known as “Foreign Agent Law” in Georgia

EaP CSF statement on the situation in the Lachin corridor

EaP CSF statement on the situation in the Lachin corridor

Statement of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in support of granting the Status of EU Candidate Country to Georgia

Statement of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in support of granting the Status of EU Candidate Country to Georgia

Statement of the Azerbaijan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the arrest of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

Statement of the Azerbaijan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on the arrest of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

In support of Human Rights Defenders on occasion of Human Rights Day

In support of Human Rights Defenders on occasion of Human Rights Day

Russia’s new barbaric wave of missile strikes across Ukraine targets energy supplies and civilians

Russia’s new barbaric wave of missile strikes across Ukraine targets energy supplies and civilians

Statement in condemnation of Russia’s sham referenda

Statement in condemnation of Russia’s sham referenda

Statement of the democratic forces of Armenia

Statement of the democratic forces of Armenia

Steering Committee Statement in Celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine

Steering Committee Statement in Celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine

Statement in solidarity of the people of Vinnytsia and in condemnation of Russian targeting of civilians

Statement in solidarity of the people of Vinnytsia and in condemnation of Russian targeting of civilians

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the sentencing of Uladzimir Matskevich

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the sentencing of Uladzimir Matskevich

Steering Committee Statement on the EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova and the European perspective of Georgia

Steering Committee Statement on the EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova and the European perspective of Georgia

Steering Committee Statement on the government Crackdown on Opposition and Trade Union Leaders in Belarus

Steering Committee Statement on the government Crackdown on Opposition and Trade Union Leaders in Belarus

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement on the disproportionate use of violence by police against Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement on the disproportionate use of violence by police against Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

UNP Steering Committee Statement to the members of the EaP CSF

UNP Steering Committee Statement to the members of the EaP CSF

EaP CSF Recommendations on humanitarian aid to Ukraine

EaP CSF Recommendations on humanitarian aid to Ukraine

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement – United We Stand, Divided We Fall

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement – United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Belarusian National Platform statement on non-discrimination and closing the EU space for Belarusian citizens

Belarusian National Platform statement on non-discrimination and closing the EU space for Belarusian citizens

Joint Statement of Ukrainian, Moldovan and Georgian National Platforms of the EaP CSF on applications for EU Membership

Joint Statement of Ukrainian, Moldovan and Georgian National Platforms of the EaP CSF on applications for EU Membership

ANP Statement on the war of Russia against Ukraine

ANP Statement on the war of Russia against Ukraine

Georgian Government’s Decisions are Contrary to the National Interests of Georgia

Georgian Government’s Decisions are Contrary to the National Interests of Georgia

EaP CSF AZNP Statement on Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine

EaP CSF AZNP Statement on Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine

EaP CSF Georgian National Platform solidarity statement with Ukraine

EaP CSF Georgian National Platform solidarity statement with Ukraine

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces

EaP CSF Steering Committee Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces

GNP Statement on Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

GNP Statement on Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

BNP appeal on the hunger strike of Uladzimir Matskevich

BNP appeal on the hunger strike of Uladzimir Matskevich

UNP Statement regarding regarding the assessment of the results of the Eastern Partnership Summit

UNP Statement regarding regarding the assessment of the results of the Eastern Partnership Summit

GNP Statement on National Accord Process

GNP Statement on National Accord Process

EaP CSF Statement on the 6th Eastern Partnership Summit, 15 December 2021

EaP CSF Statement on the 6th Eastern Partnership Summit, 15 December 2021

Working Group 3 recommendations on EaP post 2020 priorities on environment and climate

Working Group 3 recommendations on EaP post 2020 priorities on environment and climate

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the disproportionately violent response of the authorities to the recent demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the disproportionately violent response of the authorities to the recent demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of the 13th EaP CSF Annual Assembly

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of the 13th EaP CSF Annual Assembly

GNP Statement on the local elections in Georgia

GNP Statement on the local elections in Georgia

EaP CSF Position Paper on the JSWD on recovery, resilience and reform: post-2020 EaP priorities

EaP CSF Position Paper on the JSWD on recovery, resilience and reform: post-2020 EaP priorities

Steering Committee statement on the Georgian-Belarusian security cooperation agreement

Steering Committee statement on the Georgian-Belarusian security cooperation agreement

Statement on the recent arrests in Belarus

Statement on the recent arrests in Belarus

Statement of GNP on the Decision of the Ruling Party to Cancel the April 19 Agreement

Statement of GNP on the Decision of the Ruling Party to Cancel the April 19 Agreement

Statement on the state-sponsored purge of civil society in Belarus

Statement on the state-sponsored purge of civil society in Belarus

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova 2021

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova 2021

Statement on the unprecedented attack on civil society in Belarus

Statement on the unprecedented attack on civil society in Belarus

SC statement on the suspension of Belarus’ participation in the EaP and the Readmission agreement

SC statement on the suspension of Belarus’ participation in the EaP and the Readmission agreement

Steering Committee endorsement for second joint letter on vaccine needs

Steering Committee endorsement for second joint letter on vaccine needs

Position paper on transport and urban mobility during COVID-19

Position paper on transport and urban mobility during COVID-19

EaP CSF at 3rd EaP Ministerial Meeting on Environment and Climate Change

EaP CSF at 3rd EaP Ministerial Meeting on Environment and Climate Change

Statement on the act of air piracy and seizing of Belarusian journalist Raman Pratasevich

Statement on the act of air piracy and seizing of Belarusian journalist Raman Pratasevich

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement to support the EU Statement on captives from the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement to support the EU Statement on captives from the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Public Appeal of the Moldovan NP the attempt of abuse of state power by a group of MPs in the parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Public Appeal of the Moldovan NP the attempt of abuse of state power by a group of MPs in the parliament of the Republic of Moldova

EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Statement on the Need for Judicial Reform

EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Statement on the Need for Judicial Reform

Endorsement statement by the Steering Committee for the joint letter on vaccination in EaP

Endorsement statement by the Steering Committee for the joint letter on vaccination in EaP

COVID-19’s potential for change

COVID-19’s potential for change

Impact of COVID-19 on labour migration from EaP countries to the EU

Impact of COVID-19 on labour migration from EaP countries to the EU

EaP CSF policy paper on decentralisation

EaP CSF policy paper on decentralisation

EaP CSF COVID-19 Policy Paper on SMEs digital transformation in COVID-19 times

EaP CSF COVID-19 Policy Paper on SMEs digital transformation in COVID-19 times

Waste and Water Management in the Time of COVID-19

Waste and Water Management in the Time of COVID-19

Digital literacy in times of the COVID-19 in the EaP countries

Digital literacy in times of the COVID-19 in the EaP countries

EaP CSF COVID-19 Policy Paper on access to online and offline education

EaP CSF COVID-19 Policy Paper on access to online and offline education

COVID-19 Policy Paper: Freedom of Speech and Media Plurality

COVID-19 Policy Paper: Freedom of Speech and Media Plurality

Joint statement on the arrest of the opposition leader in Georgia

Joint statement on the arrest of the opposition leader in Georgia

Steering Committee Statement on the intensified pressure against activists in Belarus

Steering Committee Statement on the intensified pressure against activists in Belarus

Joint Statement on the latest concerning developments in Belarus

Joint Statement on the latest concerning developments in Belarus

Appeal to the EHEA ministerial conference on the situation in Belarus

Appeal to the EHEA ministerial conference on the situation in Belarus

Steering Committee statement on the terror attacks in Austria and France

Steering Committee statement on the terror attacks in Austria and France

SC members’ statement on the continuing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

SC members’ statement on the continuing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

Joint statement of the Belarusian National Platform and the EaP CSF Steering Committee

Joint statement of the Belarusian National Platform and the EaP CSF Steering Committee

Statement from the co-chairs of the EaP CSF to the Azerbaijan National Platform

Statement from the co-chairs of the EaP CSF to the Azerbaijan National Platform

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the recent escalation of conflict in Nagorno Karabakh

EaP CSF Steering Committee statement on the recent escalation of conflict in Nagorno Karabakh

Steering Committee statement on sanctions against Belarus ahead of the special European Council, 1-2 October 2020

Steering Committee statement on sanctions against Belarus ahead of the special European Council, 1-2 October 2020

Steering Committee statement on illegitimate inauguration of Aliaksandr Lukashenka

Steering Committee statement on illegitimate inauguration of Aliaksandr Lukashenka

Steering Committee appeal to Republic of Cyprus

Steering Committee appeal to Republic of Cyprus

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: Supporting the viability and sustainability of EaP civil society

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: Supporting the viability and sustainability of EaP civil society

Steering Committee Statement on the illegal detention of EaP CSF members in Belarus

Steering Committee Statement on the illegal detention of EaP CSF members in Belarus

Steering Committee Statement on the conviction of Tofiq Yagublu

Steering Committee Statement on the conviction of Tofiq Yagublu

Belarus Monitoring Mission Report

Belarus Monitoring Mission Report

Belarus National Platform recommendations for the meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers

Belarus National Platform recommendations for the meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers

A Call to the International Community on the Situation in Belarus

A Call to the International Community on the Situation in Belarus

Azerbaijan National Platform Statement on the presidential elections in Belarus

Azerbaijan National Platform Statement on the presidential elections in Belarus

Координационный совет для обеспечения передачи власти в Беларуси

Координационный совет для обеспечения передачи власти в Беларуси

Coordination Council on transfer of power in the Republic of Belarus

Coordination Council on transfer of power in the Republic of Belarus

Presidential elections and political situation in Belarus

Presidential elections and political situation in Belarus

EaP CSF Monitoring Mission to Belarus

EaP CSF Monitoring Mission to Belarus

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: lessening the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: lessening the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: supporting vulnerable groups

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: supporting vulnerable groups

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: fundamental rights and freedoms during the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 Briefing Paper: fundamental rights and freedoms during the COVID-19 crisis

Support to the RA authorities in fight against corruption and judiciary reform

Support to the RA authorities in fight against corruption and judiciary reform

Mass repressions during presidential campaign in Belarus

Mass repressions during presidential campaign in Belarus

Country Report: Moldova – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Moldova – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Georgia – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Georgia – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Belarus – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Belarus – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Excessive measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan

Excessive measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan

EU and EaP Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting 2020

EU and EaP Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting 2020

Public appeal for adoption of the draft law on noncommercial organisations in Moldova

Public appeal for adoption of the draft law on noncommercial organisations in Moldova

Socio-political situation in Belarus during COVID-19

Socio-political situation in Belarus during COVID-19

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova

Armenian National Platform Statement on Freedom of Information

Armenian National Platform Statement on Freedom of Information

Position of the Belarus National Platform on the need to suspend the launch of the Belarusian nuclear powerplant

Position of the Belarus National Platform on the need to suspend the launch of the Belarusian nuclear powerplant

Country Report: Armenia – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Armenia – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Moldovan NP statement COVID-19

Moldovan NP statement COVID-19

Resolution of Belarusian National Platform on Detention of Siarhei Satsuk

Resolution of Belarusian National Platform on Detention of Siarhei Satsuk

Country Report: Ukraine – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Ukraine – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Response to EC Communication 2020

Response to EC Communication 2020

Steering Committee Statement on the Covid-19 Crackdowns in Azerbaijan

Steering Committee Statement on the Covid-19 Crackdowns in Azerbaijan

Belarus Bologna Report January 2020

Belarus Bologna Report January 2020

SC statement on violation of the ceasefire regime in eastern Ukraine

SC statement on violation of the ceasefire regime in eastern Ukraine

Analysis of the Moldovan Government Action Plan 2020

Analysis of the Moldovan Government Action Plan 2020

Position Paper on Research and Innovation 2020

Position Paper on Research and Innovation 2020

Lack of Transparecy in the process of Integration

Lack of Transparecy in the process of Integration

Country Report: Azerbaijan – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

Country Report: Azerbaijan – Structured consultation on the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020

PACE Memorandum

PACE Memorandum

Protest in Azerbaijan

Protest in Azerbaijan

EaP CSF Structured Consultation 2019

EaP CSF Structured Consultation 2019

Countering Hybrid Threats: Stronger Role for Civil Society

Countering Hybrid Threats: Stronger Role for Civil Society

Hybrid Threats in EaP Countries – Building a Common Response

Hybrid Threats in EaP Countries – Building a Common Response

Advancing Eastern Partnership: 23 Civil Society Ideas

Advancing Eastern Partnership: 23 Civil Society Ideas

Democratic Learning Environment

Democratic Learning Environment

Environmental Reform and Climate Change Adaptation

Environmental Reform and Climate Change Adaptation

Combating Disinformation and Propaganda

Combating Disinformation and Propaganda

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Belarus (Preliminary Results)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Belarus (Preliminary Results)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Belarus (Report)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Belarus (Report)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Armenia (Preliminary Results)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Armenia (Preliminary Results)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Armenia (Report)

Civil Society, Media and Human Rights in Armenia (Report)

HE 2018 Work Plan Targets in Belarus

HE 2018 Work Plan Targets in Belarus

Bologna Process Obligations on Belarus

Bologna Process Obligations on Belarus

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (6th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (6th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (5th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (5th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (4th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (4th Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (3rd Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (3rd Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (2nd Monitoring Report)

Belarus Roadmap for HE Reform (2nd Monitoring Report)

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova

Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova

Full Solidarity with Protesters in Russia

Full Solidarity with Protesters in Russia

Armenia: Civil Society Participation under CEPA

Armenia: Civil Society Participation under CEPA

Recognise the Moldovan Parliament and Coalition Government

Recognise the Moldovan Parliament and Coalition Government

Annual Meeting Report WG1

Annual Meeting Report WG1

Resolution: Gender Equality is a Common Value

Resolution: Gender Equality is a Common Value

Foreign Affairs Ministerial: 10 Years of Eastern Partnership

Foreign Affairs Ministerial: 10 Years of Eastern Partnership

Azerbaijan: Rule of Law after the Novruz Amnesty

Azerbaijan: Rule of Law after the Novruz Amnesty

Addressing the 3rd Ministerial Meeting on Digital Economy

Addressing the 3rd Ministerial Meeting on Digital Economy

Belarus: Challenged by European High Education Area (EHEA) Tools

Belarus: Challenged by European High Education Area (EHEA) Tools

Appeal to EU Foreign Affairs Council on Azov Sea

Appeal to EU Foreign Affairs Council on Azov Sea

Political Prisoners Undermine Azerbaijan’s Credibility

Political Prisoners Undermine Azerbaijan’s Credibility

Moldova: Watch the Situation Closely, Ahead of Elections

Moldova: Watch the Situation Closely, Ahead of Elections

Appeal Against Smear Campaign Targeting Civil Society

Appeal Against Smear Campaign Targeting Civil Society

Statement on the Exclusion of Civil Society Activists from UNFCCC

Statement on the Exclusion of Civil Society Activists from UNFCCC

EU-Azerbaijan Partnership: Call for a Comprehensive Package of Reforms

EU-Azerbaijan Partnership: Call for a Comprehensive Package of Reforms

Addressing the EaP Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs

Addressing the EaP Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs

Moldovan Platform Appeal to the Ninth EaP Foreign Ministers Meeting

Moldovan Platform Appeal to the Ninth EaP Foreign Ministers Meeting

Statement After a Visit to Chisinau in 2018

Statement After a Visit to Chisinau in 2018

Statement on Ukrainian Political Prisoners on Occupied Territories

Statement on Ukrainian Political Prisoners on Occupied Territories

Speech by Goda Neverauskaite at the EaP Senior Official Meeting 2018

Speech by Goda Neverauskaite at the EaP Senior Official Meeting 2018

Memo: Maintaining BFUG Special Procedure

Memo: Maintaining BFUG Special Procedure

Annual Meeting Report Working Group 1

Annual Meeting Report Working Group 1

Statement on Release of Detained Journalists in Belarus

Statement on Release of Detained Journalists in Belarus

Belarusian National Platform Appeal to Release All Detained Journalists

Belarusian National Platform Appeal to Release All Detained Journalists

Statement on the Invalidation of the Chișinău Mayoral Elections

Statement on the Invalidation of the Chișinău Mayoral Elections

Time to Go Beyond Rhetoric: EU Financing for Moldova Must Be Cut

Time to Go Beyond Rhetoric: EU Financing for Moldova Must Be Cut

Statement on the Intimidation of Veaceslav Negruta

Statement on the Intimidation of Veaceslav Negruta

Letter to the Azerbaijani Interior Minister

Letter to the Azerbaijani Interior Minister

Civil Society Address to the EHEA Ministerial Conference

Civil Society Address to the EHEA Ministerial Conference