Erik Uszkiewicz participated at the citizens' assembly organised by the ‘Civil Society on New Grounds’ Coalition, held in Budapest at the CEU Conference and Residence Center between 19-20 September and 3-4 October 2026. The coalition’s aim is to formulate recommendations relating to the fundamental reform of the National Cooperation Fund (NEA). In order to develop specific policy proposals, the coalition’s members organised a citizens' assembly with the representation of 50 civil society organisations registered in Hungary.