European civil society organisations (CSOs) are currently facing an unprecedented attack from certain Members of the European Parliament.
Harmful narratives and misinformation are being spread, wrongfully accusing NGOs of misusing funds. These claims are not only false but also threaten citizens’ right to be collectively heard in decisions that directly affect them.
As democratic values are eroded across the EU and civic actors face growing attacks, cutting funding and questioning the legitimacy of CSOs further risks shrinking civic space and undermining democracy itself.
Read the Civil Society Statement here.