Civic space and democracy are two sides of the same coin. One cannot survive without the other. An open, free and inclusive civic space is a prerequisite for democratic participation, and civic freedoms can only exist within a resilient democracy. As it is limited, as it shrinks, democracy is hollowed out from within, leaving a silent and empty shell. The following sections define what civic space and democracy mean for…
European Affordable Housing Plan – SOLIDAR’s reaction from a social rights perspective On 16th December 2025, the European Commission published its European Affordable Housing Plan, one of the most awaited initiatives of the current mandate, the first-ever comprehensive response to the housing crisis by the European Union. The Plan is a welcome step, and SOLIDAR celebrates its publication. Looking more closely at it, there are…
Autumn Package 2026: Competitiveness as a priority while the EU lags behind on poverty reduction and educational inequality The European Semester 2026 was launched on 25 November 2025 with the publication of the Autumn Package. Our analysis reveals no major surprises but rather confirms existing trends. Competitiveness once again stands out as the driving principle of this Semester cycle, as was…
Public presentation of the paper “Fair working conditions in Europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers” This month, SOLIDAR had the pleasure of hosting a conference on migrant workers’ rights and the European Pillar of Social Rights, bringing together civil society organisations, trade unions, and researchers to reflect on how persistent gaps in social…
The Social Rights Monitor goes to the Western Balkans The 2025 edition of the Social Rights Monitor (SRM) and its key findings were presented at two events organised by SOLIDAR members in the Western Balkans, bringing together civil society organisations, policymakers, and experts at both national and EU levels. The Social Rights Monitor (SRM) is SOLIDAR’s annual publication…
Social Europe Conference 2025 – affordable housing is both a matter of social justice and democracy SOLIDAR’s 2025 Social Europe Conference titled “Housing for all: delivering social rights to strengthen our democracy” explored the connection between the housing crisis and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions, highlighting the need to provide effective solutions to the current emergency to ensure that…
On Tuesday 2 December, SOLIDAR+ organised EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The hybrid event brought together policymakers, educators, practitioners, and civil society representatives to discuss how Global Citizenship Education (GCE) can strengthen inclusion, equality and democratic participation across Europe. The event also marked the presentation…
On Friday 12 December SOLIDAR+ and Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) co-organised a stakeholder policy discussion on the forthcoming EU Teachers and Trainers Agenda within the framework of Lifelong Learning Week 2025. The meeting brought together policymakers, civil society organisations, teachers, and adult education representatives to reflect on current challenges in the teaching…
World Human Rights Day: Free Lee Cheuk-yan! On World Human Rights Day, SOLIDAR joins Amnesty International, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, the International Trade Union Confederation, and other organizations’ call on the Hong Kong government to release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. We raise the following demands to the Hong Kong government: Former…
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