Pro Bono Deutschland, UPJ Pro Bono Rechtsberatung, CMS Stiftung, CMS Law Tax Future
European Pro Bono Week 2025 - Germany
At a glance
10 - 12 June 2025
Berlin, Germany
Pro Bono Deutschland, UPJ Pro Bono Rechtsberatung, CMS Stiftung, CMS Law Tax Future
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Online (en)
European Launch Event (en)
Strengthening Civic Participation in Europe
The webinar will aim to untangle the role of pro bono in civic space, where actors face increasing legal pressure, uncertainties, and challenges. This webinar will also provide a Global and European overview on civic space health, issues, and resilience, which will be discussed in more detail during the local events.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:30-13:00
Hybrid event (de)
Strengthening Engagement, Providing Legal Support
Pro bono partnerships in times of social challenges
This event sheds light on the key challenges that nonprofit organizations in Germany are facing due to the current political atmosphere. It outlines concrete ways in which legal support can be provided. Topics include defamatory reports to tax authorities as well as cuts or the withdrawal of public funding.
Representatives from civil society and committed lawyers will discuss the most pressing issues and present legal approaches made possible through strategic and sustainable pro bono engagement.