Press releases & Statements

Europe continues to trap itself in a permanent state of political emergency. From geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty to climatic-pandemic breakdowns and democratic backsliding, crisis management has become the dominant mode of governance. Yet rather than strengthening democracy and citizen…

As a transnational coalition of NGOs committed to safeguarding democratic integrity and civic participation at the European level, Citizens Take Over Europe welcomes the recent advances on the ‘Statute and Funding of European Political Parties and Foundations’ which follows the…

The Hungarian government of Victor Orban has banned public events in support of LGBTQI+ rights including Budapest Pride, scheduled for the 28th June this year. Advanced surveillance technology has been authorised for use on the civilian population to identify anyone…

It is alarming in this context that the role of the European Parliament appears to be weaker and weaker in the discussion over Europe’s future direction, and political debate across the continent is taking place in national bubbles, but also without the national parliaments having a very important role in most cases.

To members of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

 Citizens Take Over Europe calls on each of the European Institutions to reinforce inclusive and participatory democratic procedures, transparency and accountability over the coming years, and steadfastly promote and defend fundamental rights and the rule of law both inside the European Union and outside. 

In an era where democracy is under siege across the globe, the European Parliament stands as a beacon of hope and a stalwart defender of democratic values and the rule of law. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we fortify our commitment to democracy by spearheading a transformative initiative: the creation of the first Democracy Intergroup.

Citizens Take Over Europe calls for a leap forward in the democratisation of the European Union. 

On 12 December, the General Affairs Council stated that the “overwhelming majority of the conference proposals and measures [of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFE)] have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented”. The Council,…

Change is needed, but we must include citizens!