The EU’s Next Budget and You: A Dialogue with Civil Society

11 Nov 2026
Online
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Do you want to learn more about the EU’s next long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework, and how it will impact funding for civil society? Are you interested in sharing your priorities and concerns? Join Access Europe at our online consultation, The EU’s Next Budget and You: A Dialogue with Civil Society. 

The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is the EU’s long-term budget. The next budget cycle will run from 2028-2034 and is currently being negotiated by EU Member States under Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. 

Access Europe invites Irish civil society organisations to engage in a dialogue on the next EU budget, and to share their priorities and concerns about how the EU plans to invest over the coming years, and how it can better support the community and voluntary sector.   

You will have the opportunity to find out about changes to EU funding programmes like Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and CERV and to ask questions about areas of the budget that need clarification. Access Europe will also provide information on how we can support organisations through the transition to the new budget.   

This event will be facilitated by Access Europe, with support from the National Contact Points in Ireland. The session will include:   

  • Keynote address 
  • What to expect in the 2028-2034 budget 
  • How Access Europe can help 
  • Consultation in breakout rooms 
  • Feedback & next steps 

Access Europe is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs

Who should attend?

Those working in development, funding, and finance.  

How to register

  • You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below. 
  • This event will take place on Zoom.
  • Closed Captions can be enabled by participants.
  • Please email [email protected] if you have any special requirements or accessibility needs. 

Your speaker(s) / trainer(s)

Emily Nelson
Speakers: Emily Nelson European Programmes Manager at The Wheel
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Speakers: Úna Kehily EU Funding Officer

Emily Nelson

Emily Nelsonis European Programmes Manager at The Wheel where she oversees the delivery of Access Europe, a support and capacity building programme for the community and voluntary sector around accessing and managing EU funding.

Úna Kehily

Úna Kehily joined The Wheel in 2026 as EU Funding Officer, supporting community and voluntary sector organisations’ engagement with and access to European funding opportunities.

Supported by

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€0.00 11 Nov 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm