The section of the Radev Government’s Governance Programme devoted to “effective management of EU funds” is considerably better developed than some other parts of the Programme. It sets out meaningful objectives and activities that could lead to the effective use of the EU funding available to Bulgaria. At the same time, there are also some […]
2025 was a year of contradictory and unfinished processes for civil society organizations in Bulgaria – trends that do not end with the end of the year, but will continue to influence the future. The development of civil society increasingly affects broad groups of citizens, including those who do not define themselves as active or […]
The end of each year offers an opportunity for reflection—an assessment of achievements and shortcomings across various areas of public and political life. For civil society organizations, 2025 was characterized by diverse and at times contradictory trends, mirroring developments in Bulgarian society as a whole. At least two conclusions can be drawn with certainty. First, the […]
Over a hundred people – representatives of the civil sector, academia and the diplomatic corps in our country – participated in the conference “The Next 10: Bulgaria and the World in 2035”, organized by the Open Society Institute – Sofia Foundation. The occasion of the conference was the 35th anniversary of the foundation’s establishment, and […]
The Executive Agency “Education Programs” publishes the results of Procedure BG05SFPR001-1.008 “COMPLEX PROGRAMS AT MUNICIPAL LEVEL FOR SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, PREVENTION OF SECONDARY SEGREGATION AND AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (THROUGH SELECTION)” within Priority 1 “Inclusive Education and Educational Integration” of the PO. The total amount of the approved grant for the 27 project proposals proposed for funding is […]
A national report has been published as part of the “Roma Civil Monitoring 2021–2025” project, dedicated to the implementation of the National Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma 2021–2030. The report was prepared by the Amalipe Center and the Integro Association together with Roma and pro-Roma civil society […]
On its meeting held on July 23, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision to appoint the members of the Council for Civil Society Development (the Council).The establishment of the Council is provided for in Article 4, paragraph 3 of the Law on Non-Profit Legal Entities (NPLEA). The Council functions as an advisory body to […]
Amalipe Center and 13 other organisations were elected by 150 organisations to participate in the Civil Society Development Council (CSDC). This followed the completion of the second procedure for electing NGOs to the Council. The 14 elected organisations will serve as members of the Council for the next three years. What Is the Civil Society […]
In its first plenary session in February, the National Assembly rejected at first reading the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the activities of Soros-funded foundations. Does this mean that civil society can relax, and supporters of democratic principles can be calm? The short answer to these questions […]
At the end of each year it is fashionable to make all kinds of rankings for the most important events. The year 2024 is no exception. Moreover, it was rich in important and not-so-important developments in politics, sports, and the everyday lives of citizens. Moreover, both in national and international aspects. Here in Bulgaria, we […]