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History of EU consultations with Civil Society

This presentation explores the history of EU consultations with civil society organizations, examining the scope, basis, and practical aspects of the dialogue. It covers civil society's role in EU institutions, funding, policy advocacy, and engagement with non-state actors. The evolution of the dialogue with the Commission, Council, and European Parliament is discussed, along with key legal instruments and milestones such as the Lisbon Treaty. The presentation also addresses challenges and future prospects for civil society engagement in EU decision-making.

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History of EU consultations with Civil Society

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  1. History of EU consultations with Civil Society

  2. Scope of presentation • Civil society and the EU institutions • Basis for dialogue • What happens in Practice

  3. Civil society & the EU institutions • Civil society in all areas of EU’s activities • Civil society , non profit, non state actors, private sector • From funding to policy dialogue • Funding • Service delivery • Advocating policies

  4. Engaging NSAs • Recognition of the potential role for civil society organisations • Legal statute • Defined in legal documents • Cotonou Agreement • Legal instruments – DCI, etc • Lisbon Treaty • Not just consultation

  5. Evolution of the dialogue • Dialogue with all the institutions • The Commission • Liaison Committee of development NGOs (1970’s) • Transformed to Concord • European Convention • A Constitution for Europe • The Lisbon treaty • Dialogue with the Commissioner • Stakeholders Advisory Group

  6. Dialogue with the other institutions • Council • Working Groups of the Council • Council Presidency • European Parliament • Hearings • EESC

  7. Further evolution • Role of CS from the South • Consultation on country strategies • Cross sector cooperation/collaboration • Civil society contact group • Spring Alliance • Use of internet consultation • Minimum standards for consultations

  8. Where are we now? • Civil society is recognised , but lack of clarity in role • Managing the dialogue – representivity versus diversity • European External Action Service - ? • Formal dialogue versus targeted advocacy

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