CSOs play an important role in the EU accession process. They promote the European values before citizens, emphasize the benefits of EU membership and – through cooperation with other CSOs from the EU – assist the EU integration process. CSOs have expertise and knowledge to contribute to all processes under RNM’s EU accession. The EU underlines the civil society as an important element of any democratic system, with a key role in policy creation and adoption. Starting from this point of view the project “CSO Dialogue” has published a Guide on Institutional Mechanisms for Civil Society Participation in Policy-Making Related to EU Integrations is intended to provide an overview of opportunities for civil society involvement in the EU integration process. Read more here.
Source: CSO Dialogue