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Slovakia’s “Russian Law” episode: How a government tested the limits of civic space
When the fourth government of Robert Fico returned to power in late 2023, civil society in Slovakia quickly became a central political target. The confrontation that […]UK civil society in 2026 – resilient, resourceful, but under strain
In 2026, UK civil society remains resilient and trusted, but it is operating under mounting financial strain, heavier compliance demands and rising needs at home and […]Czech Republic: nonprofits must beware the turning tide
Jana Ledvinová, CEO of the Czech Fundraising Center, reflects on the evolving role of civil society in the Czech Republic, drawing parallels between the authoritarian constraints […]Poland: Restoring the meaning of democracy
For August’s Spotlight on Civic Space, Robert Kawałko, president of the Polish Fundraising Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fundraisingu) describes the situation in Poland where democracy is becoming […]Bulgaria: repressive legislative proposals & an unstable political environment
This month, Zahari Iankov, senior legal advisor at the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law, shares news of the situation for civic space in Bulgaria including the Foreign […]Shrinking spaces in Germany – a country undergoing change
Martin Georgi, chair of the German Fundraising Association, discusses the country’s recent shift in attitude and its impact, as well as the resilience of German civil […]
