The European Commission is promising greater support for civil society groups under threat, as part of a new strategy set to be unveiled before the end of the year.
"Civil society organisations are increasingly facing barriers, suffering from threats and attacks and struggling to access funding," said Irena Moozova, a senior European Commission official. Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.