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Civil society dialogue
The European Commission aims to have a transparent and accountable trade policy based on consultations with all parts of European civil society. More information on the European Commission framework for dialogue with civil society is available on the European Transparency Initiative website.
- Objectives of the Trade civil society dialogue
- Visit the website of the European Transparency Initiative
Meetings RSS
The European Commission maintains a Civil Society Dialogue consisting of regular meetings between civil society and European Commission officials to discuss aspects of Europe's trade policy.
Organisations
Taking part in the Trade Civil Society Dialogue
If you represent a not-for-profit civil society organisation and wish to attend a meeting, you must register your organisation. When you receive your login and password, you can sign up for the meetings of your choice.
Contact group
Contact groups act as facilitators and sounding boards for DG Trade. They contribute to transparency in both directions and help to circulate information to a wider group of constituencies. These groups also propose topics for discussion and advise on organisational matters.
Key documents
- 01 May 2009
- Factsheet: Civil Society Dialogue - How and Why
Guidance
All the practical details you need to participate in the civil society dialogue process.
Registered Organisations
- Not registered yet?
- To attend meetings, you need to register as a civil society organisation.