Civicus Monitor

The European Parliament adopted its position on the draft European Media Freedom Act. Ahead of the trilogues, Liberties reflects on the positive developments in the draft text, as well as some rejected amendments concerning media privilege and spyware.

The Commission is accused of using prohibited ads and giving select AI industry stakeholders special access to the legislative process.

Assistance dogs dramatically improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, but these invaluable assistants continue to lack rights in countries across the EU - and Lithuania is no exception.

Liberties and its members have published a new analysis on the gaps and shortcomings of the European Commission’s latest report on the rule of law in Europe, highlighting a number of areas that were under-scrutinized or overlooked by the Commission.

With Poland's opposition sweeping a victory in a divisive, parliamentary election, Liberties sat down with IEP's Dr. Maria Skóra to understand what was at stake with this election, and how the ousting of the Law & Justice party will shape Poland's future.

The latest update to an annual transgender rights index puts Lithuania near the bottom for respect of transgender rights in Europe, with people's rights significantly under protected in numerous areas.

A monthly round-up of Liberties' work: run-up to Media Freedom Act EP plenary vote, AI Act still falling short, and new series launched on knowledge hub.

For an activist working in the public eye in 2023, an inbox filled with hate speech, bogus lawsuits, and having your phone number or address posted online have become hazards of the job. Will the Digital Services Act make online activism safer?

AI is a part of everyday life, and how we choose to regulate it will shape our societies. EU lawmakers must use this opportunity to craft a law that harnesses the opportunities without undermining the protection of our rights or the rule of law.