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Funding of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs): EU democracy at a crossroads?

JESC — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:40:41 +0000

Earlier JESC articles already covered the NGO funding “scandal” which has shaken Brussels for more than a year now. As the scrutiny working group on NGO funding of the European Parliament has already met for the third time, we offer you a longer take on the root of the crisis and why we see it […]

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First meeting of the European Parliament’s working group on the scrutiny of NGOs’ funding

JESC — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:30:25 +0000

The European Parliament’s working group on the scrutiny of NGOs’ funding held its first meeting on November 26th, in Strasbourg. The working group was established before the summer under the umbrella of the Budgetary Control Committee, to investigate allegations of collusion between Green NGOs and the European Commission. For more than a year now, MEPs […]

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Dilexi Te: Pope Leo’s call to love the poor in spirit and action

JESC — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:31:06 +0000

On October 4th, feast of saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo published his first Apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi te” (I Have Loved You), dedicated to the centrality of love for the poor in the Church’s life and, hopefully, in the life of any christian. The title echoes Pope Francis’ last text (“Dilexit nos”), for a good […]

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A call for unity, falling on deaf ears?

JESC — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:43:54 +0000

On Wednesday, 10th September, Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union speech, the first of her second term as President of the European Commission. She styled it as a call to unity for a Union embattled, fighting for an independent place in a hostile world. If her previous exercise, in September […]

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New Pope, New Hope

JESC — Fri, 23 May 2025 09:06:25 +0000

As a social research centre dedicated to the promotion of Catholic values in the framework of the European project, the first speeches of Pope Leo XIV have been received at JESC as a source of inspiration and as a confirmation of our mission. In just a few interventions, Pope Leo XIV made clear his vision […]

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Funding of NGO by the EU under the spotlight

JESC — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:59:40 +0000

The recent publication of a report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has revived the debate on the funding of NGOs by the European Union. While reflecting legitimate concerns, the whole discussion seems to be fed by some sensationalism and even half-truths, with some arguing that the final goal is to undermine both the […]

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Passion for Europe workshop 2024

JESC — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:21 +0000

From September 20th to 22nd 2024, the Passion for Europe Workshop gathered once again in the Jesuit Spiritual centre of La Pairelle near Namur, for its sixth edition. This year’s edition had for theme “European Democracy in the light of the War in Ukraine: something worth fighting for?” and aimed to explore the impact the […]

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European Sunday Alliance Releases Manifesto Ahead of EU Elections

JESC — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:39:31 +0000

March 3rd marked the annual European Day for a Work-free Sunday, and this year, the European Sunday Alliance is seizing the opportunity to unveil its manifesto for the upcoming EU elections. As we observe the significance of synchronized resting time on this day, the European Sunday Alliance underscores its role as a potent tool in […]

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Passion for Europe workshop 2023

Benoit Willemaers — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:14:54 +0000

The 2023 edition of the “Passion for Europe” workshop took place from September 22nd to 24th, in the Spiritual Centre of La Pairelle, near Namur. It was the fifth edition of this event that aims to bring together people to discuss issues linked to the European project, from the perspective of Christian values. It is […]

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Our take on the ‘State of the Union’ address

Benoit Willemaers — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:16:37 +0000

On Wednesday 13th, Ursula von der Leyden presented her State of the Union address. It mixed strongly positive reminders of the achievements of her Commission in the face of past challenges, discussions about current challenges, and finished on a call to work towards enlargement to Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans. Credit has to be […]

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