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We are calling for increasing the funding for European democracy
In a joint letter, a coalition of 522 organisations has called on EU policymakers to defend a substantial budget increase for AgoraEU, the dedicated funding instrument for culture, independent media and journalism, fundamental rights and civil society. Despite its strategic importance, in its initial proposal the programme represents only 0.43% of the total EU budget — a level the coalition considers is insufficient to match the scale of the challenges facing these sectors.
We support further work to facilitate cross-border social activities in the EU!
In our opinion, social organisations should have the same opportunities to operate in Europe as profit-making entities in the single European market. That is why, together with more than 250 organisations from across Europe, we supported a letter to the European Commission this week. It calls on the Commission to reverse its decision and continue work on the directive establishing European Cross-Border Associations (ECBAs).
European Union
Our feedback on the EU’s next long-term budget
We took part in the next stage of consultations conducted by the European Commission on the proposed draft of future EU programs. These consultations concern EU funds supporting cross-border education, training and solidarity, youth, media, culture and creative sectors, values, and civil society.
Report
The Capacity of NGOs in Poland
This report is based on the findings of the Capacity of NGOs 2024 survey conducted by the Klon/Jawor Association on a national sample of 1012 foundations and associations. The survey is conducted since 2002 and it is the largest independent survey of foundations and associations in Poland. We co-financed this study.
European Union
Designing Impact: Stefan Batory Foundation’s Perspective on the EU Civil Society Strategy
The Stefan Batory Foundation has submitted its comments on the European Commission's proposal to create a European Civil Society Strategy. In the document submitted to the Commission, we outlined, among other things, the necessity of the strategy and the key elements it should encompass. The European Civil Society Strategy must provide binding protections, sustainable funding, and structured participation mechanisms. By engaging, protecting, supporting, and enabling CSOs, the EU will reinforce democracy, resilience, and public trust across Europe.
Civil society
Another round of support for civil society organisations in Poland is being launched
The Civil Society Fund, with a budget of 83,471,033 EUR, will be operated by a consortium made up of Stefan Batory Foundation, Shipyard Foundation, Education for Democracy Foundation, Rural Development Foundation and The Association of NGOs in Norway – Frivillighet Norge. The fund is financed by aid from the European Economic Area countries: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. The fund will be managed in Poland from 2025 to 2031.
Debate
Conference ‘Evolution of The State and The Law: Reflections on a year of rebuilding the rule of law’
On behalf of the Stefan Batory Foundation and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, we invite you to a two-day conference dedicated to reflecting on the past year’s efforts to restore the rule of law in Poland. This event will bring together experts and practitioners from Poland and abroad, who will share insights on key reforms related to the rule of law in Poland.
Debate
Debate: “Ukraine’s Road to the Rule of Law”
On behalf of the Stefan Batory Foundation and the office of MEP Krzysztof Śmiszek (S&D, PL), we would like to invite you to the debate “Ukraine's Road to the Rule of Law. The EU Context, the Polish Perspective”, which will be held on November 7 in Brussels. The event is held within the framework of a project implemented by the Stefan Batory Foundation: “Challenges in Polish-Ukrainian Relations in the Face of Postwar Reconstruction”, which is designed to support Ukrainian aspirations for membership in the European Union.
Debate
Society in action. The power of mobilisation and self-organisation
On October 9, we invite you to a conference organized one year after the parliamentary elections held on October 15, 2023. During the meeting, we will analyse how civil society in Poland has been transformed, becoming an increasingly powerful subject of public life. Based on the results of quantitative and qualitative research, we will show how civil society in Poland has transformed, becoming an increasingly strong and autonomous subject of public life.
Rule of law
Rule of Law Report. Recommendations from Civil Society Organisations
Civil society organisations made recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the processes involved in creating, publishing, promoting, and monitoring the European Commission’s Rule of Law Report’s recommendations. Developed with inputs from organizations hailing mostly from the Central and Eastern European region and involved in the day-to-day work around the Reports in their countries and at the EU-wide level, the paper reflects discussions from a workshop held in Brussels in April 2024.
Ukraine
Philanthropy Statement of solidarity and support to the people of Ukraine
As we mark the anniversary of the unjust and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and condemn the continued aggression of the Russian regime, we remain committed to supporting an independent, resilient, secure and sustainable Ukraine.
Debate
Great Crisis or Great Change? The role of the EU in global systemic transformation
A debate by The Club of Rome, Open Society Foundation, Systemiq and Stefan Batory Foundation about "International System Change Compass. The Global Implications of Achieving the European Green Deal" report laying out the systems change needed for a globally just and sustainable European Green Deal.
Ukraine
Partnership for enlargement: a new way to integrate Ukraine and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
Russia’s war on Ukraine puts the entire future European order at risk. It is already forcing a profound reconsideration of the EU’s and its neighbours’ interests. The EU needs to devise a new approach to its neighbourhood, similar to the way in which it has rapidly enhanced its security and economic policies to respond to the threat. The EU should establish a Partnership for Enlargement that offers Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Western Balkans states concrete steps towards deeper integration – writes Kai-Olaf Lang nad Piotr Buras.
Ukraine
Appeal for equal treatment of people fleeing war in Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, people fleeing attacks by Russian troops have been coming to Poland. They include Ukrainian citizens as well as people from other countries who have found their home in Ukraine. We should remember that they are all fleeing from the same enemy and are in the same situation. They must all be allowed into Poland and treated on an equal basis. Hence, both the actions at the border itself and the regulations planned by the Polish Government must extend the same level of assistance and protection to all those fleeing.
Ukraine
Standing in solidarity with Ukraine
We, the representatives of civil society organisations in Poland, strongly protest against the attack on independent Ukraine by the troops of the Russian Federation. We express solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine, forced to fight militarily in defence of their country, and all the victims of the aggression, which has been going on since 2014 and to this day has brought death to thousands of people while forcing millions to leave their homes. In this terrible hour of trial you are not alone!
Ukraine
Сила цінностей
В Європі триває війна. 24 лютого 2022 року війська Російської Федерації заатакували Україну. Збройні Сили України дали рішучу відсіч агресору, завдаючи йому великих втрат. Українська держава та її інституції функціонують безперервно, політична влада на загальнодержавному та локальному рівні діє в рамках суспільного мандату. Водночас триває евакуація цивільного населення з теренів, безпосередньо охоплених воєнними діями. Тисячі людей вирушили у напрямку західних регіонів України, багато осіб вирішує перетнути кордон.
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Sojusznictwo zamiast poszukiwania winnych. Intersekcjonalny feminizm a sprawa męskości
  • Aleksandra Derra
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Trybunał Konstytucyjny – scenariusze przywracania praworządności. Od działań naprawczych do resetu konstytucyjnego
  • Tomasz Zalasiński
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Nowa dynamika systemu partyjnego Niemiec: przyczyny, przebieg i konsekwencje
  • Kamil Marcinkiewicz
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Chaos bezsojuszu: Polska i Europa wobec rumowiska starego świata
  • Eugeniusz Smolar
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Polskie podziały: mężczyźni
  • Michał Grzębowski
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Po co Polsce Ukraina? Pytanie na 35-lecie ukraińskiej niepodległości
  • Edwin Bendyk
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Dlaczego Polska potrzebuje Ukrainy. Spojrzenie z Kijowa
  • Wadym Denysenko
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Навіщо Польщі Україна? Питання до 35-річчя незалежності України
  • Едвін Бендик
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Навіщо Польщі Україна? Погляд із Києва
  • Вадим Денисенко
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Indeks odporności organizacji społeczeństwa obywatelskiego w Polsce
  • Filip Pazderski
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Polska pomoc dla Ukrainy. Nagie fakty i gorzka diagnoza
  • Marek Ziółkowski
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Filar, a nie zaplecze. Kobiety w obronie powszechnej i odporności w Polsce
  • Weronika Grzebalska
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Ukrainian Spring
  • Edwin Bendyk
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  • Andrzej Rychard
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Ukraińska wiosna
  • Edwin Bendyk
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Poland and Ukraine: Overcoming the Past, Winning the Future
  • Edwin Bendyk
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Polska i Ukraina: pokonać przeszłość, wygrać przyszłość
  • Edwin Bendyk
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  • Agnieszka Kopańska
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Polska demokracja lokalna – formalna otwartość, realna bezsilność
  • Grzegorz Makowski
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Zmiana przez wojnę: Niemcy wobec Rosji po 2022 roku
  • Piotr Buras
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