All Hands on Deck against FIMI: Launching the Stakeholder Platform Pilot Phase
26.06.2026
On 25-26 June, the Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU hosted the "All Hands on Deck against FIMI" conference in Brussels. The event gathered a large audience of MEPs, European Commission, and EEAS officials, alongside Member States diplomats, NGO representatives, academia, and think-tank experts.
The event effectively served as a pilot phase for organizing the Stakeholder Platform itself under the European Centre for Democratic Resilience (ECDR). Day 2 featured a dedicated workshop titled “Stakeholders Platform (SP): Mandate, Composition, Resourcing,” which successfully tested its future application.
Key conclusions & next steps:
- Continuous Format: The workshop highlighted that continued meetings in this specific format should be actively pursued to maintain momentum.
- Whole-of-Society Value: The platform will bring immense added value to the Centre’s operations if a whole-of-society approach is fully implemented.
- Broad Engagement: Moving forward, the Platform will be instrumental in engaging the broadest possible community of FIMI defenders across member states and partner countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere appreciation for the high level of professionalism and constructive feedback provided by all participants.