Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

05/06/2026

We would like to congratulate Elen Manaseryan for being elected as the National Facilitator of the Armenian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.

We wish her all the best in this role!

Արևելյան գործընկերության քաղաքացիական հասարակության ֆորումի Հայաստանի ազգային պլատֆորմը (ԱլԳ ՔՀՖ ՀԱՊ) ունի նոր ազգային համակարգող

Մայիսի 25-ին տեղի ունեցավ ԱլԳ ՔՀՖ ՀԱՊ պատվիրակների ժողովը, որի ընթացքում Հայաստանի ազգային համակարգող ընտրվեց Հայաստանի արհմիությունների կոնֆեդերացիայի նախագահ Էլեն Մանասերյանը:

Շնորհավորում ենք նորընտիր համակարգողին և մաղթում արդյունավետ աշխատանք:

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The Armenian National Platform (ANP) of the EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) Civil Society Forum (CSF) has elected its new National Facilitator

On May 25, the EaP CSF ANP delegates convened for a meeting, during which Elen Manaseryan, President of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia, was elected as the National Facilitator for Armenia.

We congratulate the newly elected facilitator and wish her a productive and successful tenure.

Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

04/06/2026

On 2 June 2026, the event “The Role of Civil Society in Recovery and EU Integration of Ukraine” brought together around 80 representatives of civil society organisations, EU Institutions, Permanent Representations of EU Member States, media and otherstakeholders ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Gdańsk, Poland.

Key messages included:
🔹 Recovery and EU integration should go hand in hand, with reconstruction aligned to accession-related reforms and EU standards so that every rebuilding effort brings Ukraine closer to the EU.
🔹 The Member States need to be honest and give credible signals about Ukraine's accession. Concrete steps, such opening of clusters, would demonstrate continued commitment and help maintain reform efforts and public confidence in European integration process.
🔹Local governments play a key role in restoring Ukraine's human capital. By creating jobs, improving local services and living conditions, and involving citizens in decision-making, they can help encourage people to return and rebuild their communities.
🔹 Support for veterans’ reintegration is a key priority, with civil society organisations already contributing valuable on-the-ground expertise in psychosocial care, legal aid, rehabilitation, and skills development and informing evidence-based policymaking.

We would like to thank all speakers, moderators and participants who contributed to this important discussion, the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union for hosting the event, the Mission of Ukraine to the EU and our partners—the Ukrainian National Platform Українська платформа Форуму громадянського суспільства Східного Партнерства, Stefan Batory Foundation, the European Endowment For Democracy and the European Union for helping bring this timely exchange.

04/06/2026

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Secretariat is hiring!

We're looking for a Creative Communications Trainee based in our Brussels office who will work alongside the Communications Manager to design, create and distribute engaging communication materials.

Together with the Communications Manager, the trainee will help to implement the EaP CSF communication strategy by:

🔹 Drafting and distributing copy formats (Opinion Pieces, Statements, Press Releases, Newsletters, Articles) supporting the advocacy work of EaP CSF
🔹 Designing creative and engaging audio-visual content supporting EaP CSF publications
🔹 Proactively managing the publications and social media calendars by proposing mini-campaign ideas and activities to create engagement
🔹 Proposing, researching and drafting stories highlighting the work done by EaP CSF, its National Platforms and members
🔹 Liaising with National Platforms communication officers and Working Group members to identify key stories of interest

📆 Apply by 21 June
📍 Brussels-based
📑 Paid Traineeship Contract (CIP – Professional Immersion Convention)
🔗 Apply today:

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04/06/2026

EU ministers are meeting today to discuss renewing Ukrainian refugee protections, but the proposed renewal raises complex questions about eligibility criteria and how these protections should operate in the long run.

Our event titled “The Role of Civil Society in Recovery and EU Integration of Ukraine” brought together key civil society and policy experts this week to discuss how civil society, governments, and EU partners can help address Ukraine’s human capital challenges such as brain drain and displacement caused by the war.

Discover more about it in this article by The Kyiv Independent:

The EU is set to discuss extending Ukrainian refugee protections for a sixth time, amid thorny questions over whether and when more than 4 million refugees in Europe will return home.

01/06/2026

🇦🇲 As Armenia approaches its parliamentary elections on 7 June, public attention in the country, as well as abroad, is high.

This vote will play a significant role in shaping Armenia’s political direction, while serving as an important measure of public trust in democratic institutions, governance, and reform efforts.

In the lead-up to the elections, we invite you to read a collection of publications providing valuable insights into the country’s evolving political and information environment by delegates of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Armenia to better understand the factors shaping the electoral landscape and the role of civil society in supporting democratic processes.

Discover them here: https://eap-csf.eu/articles/armenia-ahead-of-the-elections-civil-society-insights/

29/05/2026

🇺🇦 Against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Gdańsk in June 2026, the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is organising an event in Brussels to highlight the pivotal role of civil society in Ukraine’s recovery and EU integration.

The event will feature two thematic panels focusing on key dimensions of Ukraine’s transformation: human capital and EU integration. Both panels will underline how civil society, in partnership with public authorities, EU institutions and EU Member States, can contribute to a people-centred, inclusive and EU-aligned recovery.

Join us for this timely discussion!
📆 Date: 2 June 2026
🕣 Time: 10:00-14:00 CEST
📍 Location: Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium
🔗 For more info on the agenda and to sign up (in-person) click the link: https://eap-csf.eu/what-we-do/events/the-role-of-civil-society-in-recovery-and-eu-integration-of-ukraine/

Please note that this will be an in-person-only event.
Due to limited capacity, participation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding.

21/05/2026

Safe spaces to create and grow. Integration of marginalised youth. Basketball courts. Music rooms. Classrooms.

These are just a glimpse of the spaces and ideas we discovered at Fryshuset, Sweden’s largest youth organisation, during our visit to their premises last week as part of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference.

As this year’s conference focused on “Enlarging Youth Civic Space”, Fryshuset offered a powerful example of what this can look like in practice: creating inclusive environments where young people are empowered to participate, express themselves, and shape their own futures.

For over 40 years, Fryshuset has been dedicated to empowering young people by providing the tools, opportunities, and support they need to realise their potential and find their place in society, guided by the belief that encouragement, trust, responsibility, and understanding are essential in supporting youth.

We would like to thank Fryshuset for warmly welcoming us to their premises and for inspiring us all to think further about how culture, sports, and creativity can support both the personal and professional growth of young people.

20/05/2026

One week on from our Eastern Partnership Youth Conference concluded and we are still contemplating the insightful points raised throughout the event. Featuring contributions from both EU officials and regional youth leaders, the panels throughout the event focused on success stories and lessons learned in youth participation, the meaning of youth engagement in building and protecting democracy, and the threats and ways to tackle misinformation.

Be sure to check out this article that details the event:

The ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project actively joined the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference, organised in Stockholm between 12-13 May by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum with the financial support of the European Union. Bringing together over 100 youth representa...

20/05/2026