Civil society in the Eastern Partnership: The key to peace in Europe
The event will explore recent trends, regional responses, and the evolving role of EaP civil society as a strategic partner in addressing the EU’s key challenges. Welcome remarks from EU representatives, will be followed by two panel discussions and a networking reception.
Panel 1: Resilience at the edge of democracy: Civil Society in Action Across the EaP
The first panel with the CSO Meter lead experts from the six EaP countries will spotlight key civic space trends, share critical developments, and outline how civil society is responding and taking action.
Panel 2: EaP Civil Society as a Strategic Partner in Addressing the EU’s Most Pressing Challenges
The second panel with European experts (including European civil society networks, donors and institutional stakeholders) will explore how emerging trends and developments could be reshaping the role of civil society in the EaP region, and discuss actionable strategies for both the EU and civil society to strengthen their partnership, ensuring civil society remains a vital and influential strategic actor in the region.

For one week in May, come together to share ideas, discuss solutions, and commit to new levels of citizen participation in government.