Hybrid Event

The European Network of Political Foundations is launchung its newest study “Political Parties and Civil Society – The Need for Stronger Linkages to Defend and Promote Democracy” on Thursday 8 December 2022.

Civil society organisations and political parties are key instruments for citizens to exercise political participation in representative democracies. The interplay between civil society organisations and political parties can vary significantly depending on the political context of the country of focus and its overall democratic structure. This in turn has major implications for the opportunity of citizens’ political participation.

Exploring the topic in five target countries: Benin, Kenya, Cambodia, the Philippines and Bolivia, ENoP's newest study aims to describe and compare the different roles and capacities of political parties and civil society groups in guaranteeing citizens’ political participation in representative democracies.

Join us for the study presentation and exchange with the lead and country authors, which will be followed by a reception.