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Embedding democratic governance and social infrastructure in the EU’s post-2027 budget DemocracyGovernance and Policies

Embedding democratic governance and social infrastructure in the EU’s post-2027 budget

As negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) get underway, eco-union has joined the Democracy for Transition (D4T) Coalition in calling for democratic governance, civic participation and social justice to remain at the heart of the EU’s future budget. The D4T Coalition’s new joint position letter, “Embedding Democratic Governance and Social Infrastructure in the Post-2027 MFF,” highlights a…
eco-union
5 August, 2026
From Madrid and Brussels to Antalya: bringing Mediterranean communities at the heart of the climate COP31 Climate ChangeGovernance and Policies

From Madrid and Brussels to Antalya: bringing Mediterranean communities at the heart of the climate COP31

Over the past few weeks, eco-union, represented by our director Jérémie Fosse, participated in two important Euro-Mediterranean dialogues. On 20 July, we joined the Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue in Madrid, convened by the Turkish Presidency of COP31 and the Union for the Mediterranean, in cooperation with Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition. The discussions addressed three interconnected regional priorities: electrification…
eco-union
29 July, 2026
Why the green and digital transitions need a common governance framework Governance and PoliciesGreen Transition

Why the green and digital transitions need a common governance framework

By Jérémie Fosse, Director of eco-union and participant in the Global Executive Master of the European University InstituteOver the course of two months, three journeys took us through very different dimensions of the global transformation underway. In China, we encountered the industrial scale behind electrification and digital innovation. In Geneva, discussions moved from technological solutions to global AI governance. In…
eco-union
20 July, 2026
19 civil society organisations call for a more ambitious EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) Governance and PoliciesPress release

19 civil society organisations call for a more ambitious EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034)

19 civil society organisations, foundations, professional associations, think tanks and entities specialised in ecological transition and clean technologies have submitted a joint letter to the Government of Spain with recommendations for the negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the European Union for 2028–2034. The letter is published ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting on 18–19 June,…
eco-union
16 June, 2026
Advancing coastal resilience: INCORE-MED partners meet in Barcelona Governance and PoliciesNewsPress release

Advancing coastal resilience: INCORE-MED partners meet in Barcelona

On 10–11 March 2026, the INCORE-MED project reached an important milestone with the organisation of its 3rd Partners and Steering Committee Meeting in Barcelona. The meeting was hosted by eco-union in collaboration with the General Directorate of Coastal Policies of the Government of Catalonia, bringing together partners from across Europe and the Mediterranean to review progress and shape the next…
eco-union
14 March, 2026
Addressing Polarization and Rebuilding Trust: Insights from INCITE-DEM’s Latest Policy Synthesis DemocracyGovernance and PoliciesNews

Addressing Polarization and Rebuilding Trust: Insights from INCITE-DEM’s Latest Policy Synthesis

As part of the INCITE-DEM project, an EU-funded research initiative dedicated to strengthening democracy through citizen participation, we have published Policy Synthesis #5: Building Bridges in a Polarized World. This synthesis tackles one of the most pressing challenges facing European democracies today: the rise of pernicious polarization and declining political trust. While some degree of disagreement is natural and healthy…
eco-union
19 February, 2026
The future of the Catalan coastline is being decided now: the participation process for the “Pla de Protecció i ordenació del litoral” (PPOL) begins Governance and PoliciesNewsPress release

The future of the Catalan coastline is being decided now: the participation process for the “Pla de Protecció i ordenació del litoral” (PPOL) begins

The Catalan coastline is facing a decisive transformation. The "Pla de protecció i ordenació del litoral" (PPOL), created under Law 8/2020, will become the main instrument for the integrated management —both terrestrial and marine— of Catalonia’s 692 km coastline, from Alcanar to Portbou, affecting 91 municipalities —70 coastal and 21 inland municipalities linked to the influence area of the maritime-terrestrial…
eco-union
17 February, 2026
From Digital Divide to Democratic Dividend: New INCITE-DEM Policy Synthesis Published DemocracyGovernance and PoliciesNews

From Digital Divide to Democratic Dividend: New INCITE-DEM Policy Synthesis Published

As part of the INCITE-DEM project, an EU-funded research initiative focused on strengthening democracy through citizen participation, we have published Policy Synthesis #4: From Digital Divide to Democratic Dividend. This synthesis addresses one of the central challenges of contemporary democracy: how to harness digitalisation to enhance participation without deepening existing inequalities. While digital tools promise broader engagement and more accessible…
eco-union
12 February, 2026
eco-union joins civil society call for better, more democratic EU regulation DemocracyGovernance and PoliciesNews

eco-union joins civil society call for better, more democratic EU regulation

eco-union has joined a broad coalition of European civil society organisations in signing an open letter calling on the European Commission to uphold democratic values, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking in the revision of the EU’s Better Regulation framework. Addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, senior Commissioners and the Secretary-General, the letter welcomes the Commission’s intention to improve…
eco-union
6 February, 2026
INCITE-DEM closing event calls for stronger citizen participation to reinforce EU democracy DemocracyGovernance and PoliciesPress release

INCITE-DEM closing event calls for stronger citizen participation to reinforce EU democracy

The INCITE-DEM project, a Horizon Europe–funded research initiative on democratic innovation and citizen participation, concluded with a high-level conference at the European Parliament titled “Shaping the Future of Democracy". The event brought together Members of the European Parliament, European Commission representatives, researchers, and civil society organisations to discuss how democratic systems in Europe can remain legitimate, inclusive, and effective in…
eco-union
27 January, 2026