We seek to empower Europeans and their civil society organizations to reinforce and reclaim their central role in European democracies.
The Open Society Initiative for Europe aims to contribute to more vibrant and legitimate democracies in the European Union by working with a wide range of civil society actors and strengthening less central voices.

Open Society Initiative for Europe

Open Society Voices

May 22, 2013 | by Guido Romeo

When it comes to access to information (the public’s right to obtain and use information), Italy’s institutions are in a dire state, according to a new study.

May 9, 2013 | by Debora Guidetti, Clara Grosset

Slavery has been recognized as a crime against humanity. Shouldn’t the descendants of those subjected to slavery receive reparations?

May 7, 2013 | by Nazia Hussain | 6 comments

Even at this time of mounting social and economic pressures, solidarity among ordinary people in Europe is still robust, new survey results confirm.