======The future evolution of civil society in the European Union by 2030======
This study examines the future evolution of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the European Union by 2030, focusing on challenges, societal trends, and the relationship with policy-makers.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://espas.secure.europarl.europa.eu/orbis/system/files/generated/document/en/qe-04-17-886-en-n.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:eu_eesc_european_economic_and_social_committee|European Economic and Social Committee]]  |
|Authors:  | Goran Forbici, Tina Divjak  |
|Geographic focus:  |European Union   |
|Time Horizon:|2030|
|Page count:  |66 pages  |

=====Methods=====
The research method included comprehensive desk research, a broad online survey among CSOs, and in-depth interviews with representatives from academia, European and national CSO platforms, members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and the Third Sector Impact academic consortium.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The study explores the changing landscape for civil society organizations (CSOs) in the European Union up to 2030. It analyzes the impact of demographic shifts, economic crises, digitalization, populism, and shrinking civic space on CSOs. The report discusses the transformation of CSOs from advocacy groups to service providers, the rise of social economy, and the changing nature of voluntarism. It also offers strategies for CSOs and EU/national institutions to address these challenges and strengthen civil society's role in democratic processes.  \\ 
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