Implications for civil society and civic educators

Join us for a discussion on the shrinking European civic space with examples from Serbia, Georgia, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. Our expert panel will examine recent political developments and their impact on independent media, NGOs, and activists. We’ll discuss restrictive legislative changes, the rise of disinformation campaigns, and strategies civic actors are using to push back — from coalition-building to advocacy efforts. The session will also highlight the role of European institutions in supporting civic space and share inspiring examples of grassroots and youth-led initiatives, with a special focus on student movements in Serbia and Georgia.

Speakers:

• Dr. Natia Natsvlishvili, Director, Education and Research Center, Georgia
• Sofija Todorović, Executive Director, Youth Initiative for Human Rights, Serbia
• Miroslav Tsekov, Chair, Citizen Participation Forum, Bulgaria
• Dr. Peter Čuroš, lawyer, VIA IURIS, Slovakia