Addressing shrinking civil society space in developing countries

This procedure is an own-initiative report focused on the increasing restrictions placed on non-governmental organizations and activists in developing nations. It aims to identify how the EU can better support civil society to ensure that fundamental freedoms and democratic values are upheld globally.

The initiative primarily affects human rights defenders, NGOs, and international development partners. It seeks to counter laws that limit funding or assembly, ensuring that citizens can participate freely in the governance of their own countries.