Africa-Europe CS Platform

Category: Events

  • CSEP AU-EU summit preparatory online workshops

    In the lead-up to the 7th AU-EU Summit, the CSEP organises three online workshops to further strengthen the CSEP’s knowledge sharing process, joint advocacy positions and policy recommendations.

    Everyone is welcome to participate, including African and European NGOs who are not yet part of the CSEP.


    Workshop 1: State of play and identifying the gaps for opportunities

    • 6 Oct  14:00-16:00 CET
    • To develop a common understanding of the issues on the agenda of the AU-EU partnership, the current state of play, and make a common diagnosis of the situation, and identify gaps to be addressed.
    • See the video recording

    Workshop 2: Developing thematic priorities

    • 27 Oct 14:00-17:00 CET
    • This workshop will build on the outcomes of the first workshop and the existing positions developed by the CSEP working groups to further consolidate the messages in a new joint declaration.

    Workshop 3: Chatham House Dialogue: Joint recommendations from African and European Civil Society and Youth for the Luanda Summit 2025

    • 6 November, 14:00-15:30 CET (click here for local times)
    • LINK TO REGISTER
    • This online exchange is an opportunity to present and discuss the draft joint recommendations for the upcoming 7th AU-EU Summit in Luanda which have been developed by African and European civil society and youth in the framework of the Africa-Europe Civil Society Platform. Decision-makers and advisors from the EU and AU Member States are invited to review and provide their feedback on the draft recommendations with the aim of identifying weak points, unanswered questions, or other issues to ensure a strong and actionable final joint civil society/youth declaration.
    • *Please note: To ensure continuity in the process, we strongly recommend that participants for Workshop 3 have participated in one or both of the preparatory Workshops organised by the CSEP in October.

    –>Please note that English, French and International Sign Language will be provided in the workshops (Attention: if no registrant requires captioning and sign language until 5 days before the event, the services may be cancelled.)

  • 26 August 2025 | Webinar “Getting up to speed on Global Gateway”

    Understanding the Global Gateway: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Civil Society Should Engage 

    Forus and CONCORD Europe warmly invite you to an interactive webinar that will demystify the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

    Together, we’ll explore what it really means for civil society, how it is reshaping EU international partnerships, and how CSOs across regions can strategically engage.

     

    📅 Register now! 

    • When:  Tuesday, 26 August 2025 

    During the event, you will: 

    • Gain a clearer understanding of Global Gateway’s priorities and structure 
    • Hear from civil society organisations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America 
    • Learn about practical strategies for CSO engagement and influence 

    🌍 Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. 

    Please feel free to share this invitation within your networks! 

    Mieux comprendre Global Gateway : de quoi s’agit-il, comment cela fonctionne et pourquoi la société civile doit s’en saisir 

    Forus et CONCORD Europe ont le plaisir de vous inviter à un webinaire interactif pour mieux comprendre la stratégie Global Gateway de l’Union européenne.

    Ensemble, nous explorerons ce qu’elle implique pour la société civile, comment elle redéfinit les partenariats internationaux de l’UE, et comment les OSC peuvent s’y engager de manière stratégique. 

    📅 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant ! 

    • Quand : Mardi 26 août 2025 

    Lors de ce webinaire, vous pourrez : 

    • Mieux comprendre les priorités et la structure de Global Gateway 
    • Écouter les expériences d’OSC d’Afrique, d’Asie et d’Amérique latine 
    • Découvrir des stratégies concrètes pour influencer l’agenda 

    🌍 L’interprétation sera disponible en anglais, français et espagnol. 

    N’hésitez pas à partager cette invitation au sein de vos réseaux !