In a move to empower civil society actors, the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) has released a new guide on how to use EU law to challenge restrictive national legislation. This resource provides a practical, step-by-step approach for organizations facing unlawful or limiting measures, clarifying legal avenues at both the national and EU levels. The guide emphasizes that EU Member States must provide effective legal protection and that civil society has the right to have its concerns heard directly by EU institutions. By equipping civil society with the knowledge to enforce its rights, this initiative directly bolsters the enabling environment for non-profits and activists across the region. Read more here.
Source: ECNL
