The future of Europe and the world in 2019 and beyond - CONCORD Bimonthly 20 November 2018

Every two weeks - News, Events, Jobs, Calls for Proposals View this email in your browser 20 November 2018 Looking ahead: The future of Europe and the world in 2019 and beyond Dear readers, Only a few weeks separate us from 2019, a crucial year for the future of Europe and the world. Not only will the EU elections determine the future of our European governance but key processes including the future EU budget and the post-Cotonou agreement will be negotiated. While we see Europe being more and more polarised around key issues like migration, civic freedoms and social rights, our confederation wants to keep reminding EU institutions and leaders that a happy future will be possible only if we stand together for solidarity, inclusion, justice and sustainability. In that regard, we invite you to explore our recent campaign "The EU Crystal Ball" and see what the consequences of your choices might lead to in the future. To help you get prepared for next year and its different milestones, this newsletter compiles initiatives which we hope you will find useful. In solidarity, CONCORD Secretariat CONCORD's NEWS OF THE MONTH The impact of EU policies in the world One year after CONCORD's report analysing whether EU Commission impact assessments sufficiently take into account the impact of policy proposals on developing countries, where do we stand? In the new paper The impact of EU policies in the world. Seeing the bigger picture – one year on, CONCORD conducts a quantitative analysis of the impact assessments from 2017 and the first half of 2018, comparing this with our data from previous years, and a more in-depth qualitative analysis of 3 particular cases. Read the paper Involving youth in European Politics The power of youth is now! On 7 November 2018, 30 youth representatives from Austria, Italy, Poland and Slovenia travelled to Brussels to hand over the 'Central European Youth Manifesto' to members of the European Parliament. Organised, among others, by the CONCORD member of the Austrian NP, Südwind, the event was an interesting exchange of views between young people and several MEPs. Over 300 young people from Central European countries such as Austria, Italy, Poland and Slovenia got involved in the drafting process of the manifesto through contributions from youth centres, organisations, schools and local workshops. The manifesto CONCORD panel discussion on EU-ACP negotiations ACP countries and the EU are now called to negotiate a new agreement, as the Cotonou Partnership Agreement will come to an end in 2020. Civil Society on both sides will actively monitor the process. In that regard, CONCORD is happy to invite on 17 December to a panel discussion on the ongoing ACP-EU negotiations where the relevant stakeholders of the process will gather and will share their views on a number of issues. Register now   Share Tweet Forward to Friend UPDATES FROM OUR NETWORK From President to President The head of the Spanish platform, Coordinadora ONGD, Andrés Rodríguez, sent a letter last week to the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, to ask him to increase the official aid of Spain to international cooperation. With the recent change of government, Coordinadora ONGD hopes for a favorable shift in public policy. Read the letter (ESP) World Toilet Day Yesterday was the International World Toilet Day, and coinciding to this ephemeris, Oxfam is looking for an innovative approach to improve the conditions of the toilets in the world's largest camp in Rohingya. Refugees are now living in sprawling and cramped conditions in makeshift shelters and finding suitable space to build toilets and washing facilities has proved extremely challenging, worsened now by the cyclone season loom. In order to help tackle these issues, Oxfam is bringing in with two young architects who have been working with Rohingya refugee women and girls in the design of new, more accessible facilities. Read more Austria's civic space rating downgraded CIVICUS downgraded Austria's civic space rating from open to narrowed. This decision was taken following a thorough assessment of conditions in the country for the free exercise of civic freedoms, as protected by international law. The downgrade follows nearly a year of rule by the ÖVP-FPÖ coalition government, during which the space for civil society has worsened. Read more Children are taking over and turning the world blue Today is the Universal Children's Day and Save the Children joins forces with the United Nations in the celebration of this important day, established in 1954. This year, UNICEF is calling on kids and adults everywhere to go Blue in support of children's rights.  More info Course: Engaging Evidence and Policy for Social Change Gain the skills and knowledge to improve your use of research evidence and engagement with policy for social change. Apply now for this three-day short course for professionals at the Institute of Development Studies.   More info EVENTS Eat & Meet with the authors of Economix (graphic novel) Organiser: Families Europe When: 22 November Where: Brussels "Claim the Climate" march Organiser: Climat Express Coalition When: 2 December Where: Brussels LLL Week 2018 Organiser: Lifelong Learning Platform When: 3 December Where: Brussels Realising the rights of persons with disabilities Organiser: CBM When: 3 December Where: Brussels Nutrition for a Sustainable Future Organisers: MEP Linda McAvan and Generation Nutrition When: 4 December Where: Brussels Panel discussion on EU-ACP negotiations Organiser: CONCORD When: 17 December Where: Brussels JOB OPPORTUNITIES Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) Organisation: Eurodad Deadline: 25 November Communications Assistant Organisation: Eurodad Deadline: 25 November Senior Communications Officer Organisation: Eurodad Deadline: 25 November CALLS FOR PROPOSALS Calls for proposals from ALDA From 20 November to 31 December 2018 The latest open calls for proposals from DEVCO From 6 to 20 November 2018 Call for tenders from Humanity & Inclusion [FR] Add your news concordeurope.org You are receiving this email because you are a CONCORD member or you subscribed to the list. 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