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Germany Takes Over EU Presidency at Critical Juncture for Our Rights and Democracy

July 02, 2020 • by LibertiesEU

Germany gets to set the upcoming agenda for the EU Council, and we have a number of things we’d like them to work on in order to build a stronger, more democratic European community.
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To Create a Democratic, Fair & Innovative Digital Society, EU Must Protect Users’ Rights

June 30, 2020 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

Human rights and digital rights groups issue a joint statement urging the European Commission to make human rights a priority for big online platforms.
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LDH Report: Belgian Police Abusing Power During Lockdown

June 25, 2020 • by Camille Van Durme, Belgian League of Human Rights

After being alerted by stories of police violence and misconduct on social media, in newspapers, and people on the ground, Police Watch, LDH’s observatory on police violence, decided to launch a campaign to raise awareness about police abuse.
Quiz: What Do You Know About Tracing Apps?

June 23, 2020 • by LibertiesEU

Coronavirus contact-tracing apps are being launched across Europe. Do you know more about the app than it knows about you?
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Hungary's Restrictive Legislation on Financing NGOs Does Not Comply With EU Law: European Court of Justice

June 18, 2020 • by Linda Ravo, LibertiesEU

The Court of Justice rules against Orban's 2017 law aimed at shutting Hungary's citizens out of their democracy by discrediting and defunding rights and democracy activists. The case teaches the EU 3 lessons to protect our democracies from authoritarians.
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Coronavirus: NGOs and Philanthropists Stepping Up During the Pandemic

June 18, 2020 • by Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

In Italy associations dedicated to taking care of victims in war zones, saving migrants and assisting other marginalised groups have mobilized.
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Belgian NGOs Launch Crowdfunding Campaign to Create a Human Rights House in Brussels

June 17, 2020 • by Camille Van Durme, Belgian League of Human Rights

The Belgium League of Human Rights (LDH) and Liga voor mensenrechten (Liga) have just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the creation of the Human Rights House in Brussels, where they will work together and promote rights and freedoms.
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Human Rights in Lithuania: Are We Seeking to Emulate Hungary or Northern Europe?

June 15, 2020 • by Human Rights Monitoring Institute

The Human Rights Monitoring Institute has published "Human Rights in Lithuania 2018-2019", its tenth review of the human rights situation in the country.
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- Lithguania
Italian Restrictions on Personal Freedom May Be Unconstitutional

June 12, 2020 • by Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

Measures to stem the rate of coronavirus infection in Italy, including harsh home quarantines, are based only on decrees, not on laws, even though the penalties for breaching them include prison sentences.
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Italian Regulations May not be Robust Enough to Protect Rights as COVID-19 Tracking Apps Come in

June 11, 2020 • by Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

Although many people seem to support the idea of relinquishing some rights to protect public health, the Italian government must ensure that the systems are strong enough to not let these changes become permanent.
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