A media campaign in the Czech Republic encourages communication in the Czech language between locals and foreigners.

An open letter sent by Roma women to Bulgaria's political elite decries the racist hate speech of MPs, but says that the lack of an official response and action against these words is more alarming than the words themselves.

Europe's democratic shortcomings are more significant and geographically widespread than previously understood, according to the latest overview of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in the 47 Council of...

After condemnation by the Court of Human Rights, Italy appears close to adding the crime of torture into its penal code. An Italian NGO's petition in support of this has already gathered nearly 50,000 signatures.

The government caved to pressure from the Lithuanian Bishops' Conference—the draft Law on Fundamentals of Protection of the Rights of the Child, approved by resolution, now contains: "Each child—both before and after...

The Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania submitted amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications that seek to establish compulsory registration for pre-paid SIM cards. The ministry claims that it wants to combat...

Forty-one years since the passage of Italy's historic referendum on divorce, the Italian Parliament has reformed the law. From now on, the necessary lapse of time between separation and divorce will be reduced from...

The Lithuanian Parliament recently revealed the new draft Law on Lobbying Activities. Allegedly, it seeks to prevent unlawful lobbying and undue influence based on private interests. However, the law also attempts to...

A massive study from the European Parliament details the digital threats EU citizens are exposed to today and gives options for people to protect their digital identity and rights.

Belgium has expelled a Pakistani woman who sought asylum after fleeing her home out of fear of being murdered by her family for refusing an arranged marriage.