In this document, we explain why the current proposed amount of 7 billion EUR for thematic lines under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument...
10 areas to consider in the NDICI regulation: the European Fund for Sustainable Development plus (EFSD+) in the MFF 2021-2027
The European Commission’s proposal for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) includes provisions about the EFSD+ in the preamble...
Analysis of NDICI
The EU’s commitment to sustainable development was expressed throughout the negotiation processes of the Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement; it was further confirmed in the...
What European Member States and Commission must remember while committing new funds to the EU Trust Fund for Africa
EU Member States are preparing to meet at the 28-29 June European Council, and proposals to further externalize refugees’ protection and migration management to countries of...
Joint letter: EU Multiannual Financial Frame 2021-2027
This joint letter is written in advance of the European Council on 28 & 29 June, 2018. It is proposed that the EU’s external actions should be based on its values as set out...
Joint letter from NGO networks to European Council on Heading VI in the next MFF and Recovery Fund
On 8 June 2020, a joint letter co-signed by CONCORD, VOICE, CAN Europe, Cooperatives Europe, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Eurodad, ENoP, EPLO and HRDN was sent to EU...
Women’s rights and trade: time for a radical shift
Today, European decision-makers widely acknowledge that the EU trade policy is not gender-neutral, and that this needs to be addressed. A concrete policy measure that receives a...
Speaking points: DEVE Committee meeting
CONCORD Europe was invited to speak during the DEVE Committee meeting on 16 May, 2018 under the agenda point “Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027: what does it...
Building bricks for Heading VI: neighbourhood and the world
The European Union (the EU) and its citizens have been proud of the EU’s reputation as a top, principled, effective aid donor. The next EU long-term budget is a key moment for...
EU country roadmaps for engagement with civil society
This briefing paper provides a background to, and the next steps of, the EU country CSO roadmaps, helping you to engage effectively with local EU Delegation. This briefing has...