European elections campaign: over 600 spanish NGOs call for a Europe that safeguards human rights against militarisation
In the weeks leading up to the European elections, we launched a communication campaign to mobilise the vote in the European elections. More than 600 organisations that are part of La Coordinadora called to defend democracy, sustainable development and human rights in...
Two key studies to face the challenges of the new european cycle: feminism and policy coherence
On the eve of the European elections, La Coordinadora presented two key studies to face the challenges of the new institutional cycle: 'The devlish correlation in the EU. Analysis of policy coherence in member states for sustainable development' and 'Comparative...
We can no longer postpone just transitions
Fighting the climate emergency, protecting biodiversity, redefining production and consumption models and building fairer societies are priority issues that remain pending as the Spanish Presidency comes to an end. Together with several organisations, La Coordinadora...
Israel and Gaza: more than 650 Spanish organisations call for an immediate ceasefire
The terrible events unfolding in Israel and Palestine horrify us. The gravity of the events demands a firm response from the European Union, which is not being forthcoming. As social organisations, we are addressing the acting President of the...
Joint statement from 30 organizations: Commission Global Europe proposal “potentially game-changing”
Today’s proposal to allocate €200 billion in the EU’s external action budget is potentially game-changing. In an era of increasing global instability and economic rivalry, the Commission’s proposal demonstrates a forward-looking vision for the EU’s role in the world,...
Some updates on the EUPP5 Rotation
Poland's outgoing EU Presidency (January - June 2025) - Grupa Zagranica's achievements: During the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Grupa Zagranica carried out a range of activities aimed at strengthening public engagement and policy influence...
Joint letter on new EU own resources to ECOFIN
Ahead of the recent EU finances ministers meeting in Luxembourg on June 20, CONCORD and other 19 civil society organisations underlined the need to adopt new, fair and sustainable EU-level funding mechanisms to finance green, social, and global public goods. The EU...
European Council: Safeguard the EU’s Role in the World – No Cuts to External Action in the Next EU Budget
As EU leaders prepare to meet on 26–27 June for the European Council, CONCORD calls on them to ensure a strong, principled and effective EU external action in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) after 2027. The MFF defines the EU’s financial...
Shaping the EU’s Long-Term Budget: Key Takeaways from the European Parliament’s INI Report on the MFF
On May 7, the European Parliament adopted its own-initiative (INI) report on the renewal of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the EU’s long-term budget. This marks a key milestone in the negotiations for the next MFF, which will begin in 2028 and run until...
EUPP5 grant competition: the nine selected projects
We present you nine projects selected in the EUPP5 grant competition. Reports from Senegal, workshops for young people and teachers, webinars, publications in the local press and videocasts. These are just some of the projects that will be implemented as part of the...
Joint Statement: A Joint Call for the EU to Ensure No One is Left Behind in the Next MFF
Alongside VOICE and EPLO, CONCORD signed a joint statement calling on the EU to ensure that no one is left behind in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), staying true to the EU’s core values and people-centred approach. Fragile and conflict-affected states...
Insights from Global Focus Study Trip to Brussels
As part of Denmark’s upcoming EU Presidency, Global Focus brought together 15 representatives from Danish civil society organisations for a study trip to Brussels. Over the course of three days, the delegation engaged with EU institutions, policymakers, and civil...
Joint Letter to the European Council Regarding Innovative Ways to Raise EU Own Resources
CONCORD is among the 17 organisations calling European Heads of State to adopt new ways of raising EU own resources, adressing the invesment gap and the commitment to global partners. We highlight Mario Draghi’s proposal for an additional €800 billion in annual...
Open Letter – Uphold EU Global Leadership: Reject the Merger of External Financing Instruments
The EU is currently facing a number of social, political and economic issues. Despite being one of the major contributors to international cooperation funding, recent developments in the context of the upcoming MFF negotiations may cause gaps in the EU’s commitment to...