The EU–Cuba Network for Democracy was established on the basis of the Brussels Declaration of 2022, adopted during the First Summit of Free Cubans in Europe, held in Brussels from 19–22 May 2022. The Declaration constitutes the first joint political statement of Cuban democratic actors in Europe and provides the normative and strategic framework guiding the Network’s actions.

The Network operates in full respect of European Union values as enshrined in Article 2 and Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, and aligns its advocacy with the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA) between the EU and Cuba, as well as relevant resolutions of the European Parliament.

Mission and Strategic Objectives

The mission of the EU–Cuba Network for Democracy is to unify, represent, and strengthen independent EU‑Cuban civil society actors working toward:

The advancement of democracy, rule of law, and fundamental freedoms in Cuba;
The protection of human rights defenders and political prisoners;
The integration of Cuban citizens and refugees into the civic, political, and cultural life of the European Union;
Structured and credible engagement with EU institutions, Member States, and international human rights mechanisms.

Our work is structured around four strategic pillars:

Trust – building credibility through transparency, consistency, and institutional engagement;
Partnerships – fostering cooperation among Cuban democratic organizations and European stakeholders;
Diplomacy – engaging constructively with EU institutions, national governments, and multilateral bodies;
EU Citizen Integration – empowering Cubans in Europe as active democratic actors and stakeholders

Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and accountability are central to our advocacy. The EU–Cuba Network for Democracy is formally registered in the European Union Transparency Register under the number: 1926021102321‑50

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