THE NEW PAGAN DAWN

EU Legislative Interests

Based on the available public information, THE NEW PAGAN DAWN (Asociația THE NEW PAGAN DAWN), a Romanian cultural-religious association, focuses its legislative and policy efforts more on national-level Romanian law and EU frameworks related to human rights, anti-discrimination, and social welfare rather than on major, sector-specific EU legislative proposals like the Green Deal or Digital Services Act. The main legislative and policy areas they target are: 1. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Treatment (EU Frameworks) Policy Goal: Ensuring equal rights and treatment for practitioners of Pagan/Neo-Pagan religions, which are often considered religious minorities. Targeted Principle/Directive: The organization supports the exercise of the specific rights and freedoms of its members, aligning with the EU's fundamental commitment to non-discrimination and the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion (Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union). Specific Context: They would likely monitor and advocate within the framework of any EU directive concerning equal treatment outside the labor market (e.g., the long-stalled Equal Treatment Directive) to ensure protections based on "religious belief." 2. Social Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups (EU Funding/Policy) Policy Goal: Promoting the social inclusion of minorities and groups at risk. Targeted Policy: They engage with Romanian legislation on Social Assistance, which often implements programs funded or guided by EU policy. A specific example cited in their public records is their active participation in the amendment of Romanian social assistance laws (e.g., Law 272/2004 and OG 26/2000). EU Link: This work directly relates to EU funds and policies aimed at combating poverty and social exclusion, such as the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the broader European Pillar of Social Rights. 3. Cultural Heritage and Education (EU Programs) Policy Goal: Defending and promoting Dacian (ancient Romanian) heritage, organizing cultural-religious activities, and fostering education. Targeted Programs: They likely seek to align their activities with and potentially access funding from EU programs in the domain of Culture, Education, and Heritage, such as Creative Europe or Erasmus+, which promote cultural diversity, history, and education across the EU. In summary, while THE NEW PAGAN DAWN is a national association, its legislative focus is on advocacy for religious freedom, anti-discrimination, and social assistance for its minority community, leveraging the human rights and social cohesion mandates that underpin much of the European Union's policy framework.

Communication Activities

The communication activities of THE NEW PAGAN DAWN (Noii Zori Păgâni) are primarily focused on the three EU-related policy areas (Anti-Discrimination, Social Inclusion, and Cultural Heritage), implemented mainly through local, regional, and national Romanian channels.Here is a breakdown of their communication and dissemination activities: 1. Anti-Discrimination & Religious Freedom (Targeting EU Human Rights Framework) The association's most significant communication activity in this area is the production of official documents and reports: Publications/Reports: They draft and publish Reports on the Situation of Discrimination, Freedom of Conscience of the Pagan Community in Romania (e.g., RAPORT privind situația de discriminare, libertatea de conștiință a comunității păgâne din România și recomandările THE NEW PAGAN DAWN). Goal: These reports document specific cases of abuse (like accusations of "possession" or "witchcraft") against members of the Pagan community. EU Link: These documents serve as advocacy tools, providing evidence intended to influence national legislation and practices, and potentially being submitted to relevant EU bodies (like the Fundamental Rights Agency or the European Parliament) to highlight breaches of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Article 10 - Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion). 2. Social Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups (Targeting EU Social Policy/ESF+) Their communication in this area is focused on direct action, collaboration, and legislative engagement: Collaborative Protocols: They actively communicate and engage with local public authorities, such as the General Directorate of Social Assistance (e.g., Sector 4 in Bucharest). Events/Action: This collaboration involves formal agreements (protocols) to monitor children and young people in public residential centers. This practical, social-caritable work is a key communication method, demonstrating their commitment to reducing social differences and social inclusion, which are core objectives of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). Programs: They develop Social-Caritable Programs focused on reducing social deficits, which inherently communicate their mission to a broader public and other organizations. Advocacy for Law Amendments: Communication includes direct lobbying and written proposals for the amendment of Romanian national laws regarding social assistance (e.g., Law 272/2004 and OG 26/2000), linking their activities to the national implementation of EU social cohesion policies. 3. Cultural Heritage and Education (Targeting Creative Europe/Erasmus+) These activities focus on disseminating knowledge about their core identity: Publications: They promote and develop projects for editing publications and thematic books, as well as establishing a specialized library. Events/Courses: They organize:Courses on ancient religions and esoteric sciences.Conferences, colloquia, seminars, and essays on relevant topics. Online Presence: They use their website (thenewpagandawn.eu) and social media to popularize information about Pagan/Neo-Pagan cults and esoteric sciences, as well as share their Annual Activity Reports (Raport de Activitate), fulfilling a key requirement for transparency and dissemination, often necessary for organizations that may apply for EU grants. Focus: The promotion of Dacian heritage is a specific cultural communication point, connecting them to regional identity and history that could be highlighted in EU-funded cultural programs.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

THE NEW PAGAN DAWN (Asociația THE NEW PAGAN DAWN) maintains a significant network of affiliations, which can be divided into national, international, and specific collaboration protocols with public institutions. Pagan Awareness Network (PAN Inc.) Australia EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF ETHNIC RELIGIONS

Organisation Members

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Additional Information

Our activities are pro bono and our employees are volunteer only. We finance from our e-shop. Total office and administrative costs: EUR 2000. Total number of employees: 0, volunteers 30. However, only 3 FTEs work on interest representation activities. Total office and administrative costs per employee: 0/year per staff member. Amount spent on interest representation activities: 0/year = EUR 0.