From addressing festering rule of law issues to curbing frivolous lawsuits, here are actions the Czech Republic should take during its EU Presidency to shore up European democracy.
Nowadays, we seem to take many of our freedoms for granted. We could no longer imagine Germany without fundamental liberties such as freedom of assembly or freedom of association. In some EU countries, however, these are increasingly being restricted.
Europe Day should remind us that the values we share can only thrive when they are nurtured, and that the EU needs to help protect those who tend to our democracies.
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When the many put our resources together, we defeat the few who think they hold all the power. Join us to bring rights to life for all of us.
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- Created the largest fund for democracy groups in the EU
- Got new powers to cut off EU funding to autocrats
- Written new EU rules to protect journalists & campaigners from bogus lawsuits
- Trained over 400 rights defenders to supercharge the campaigns you care for
Together we’re making the difference
When the many put our resources together, we defeat the few who think they hold all the power. Join us to bring rights to life for all of us.
What does civic space mean, and why is it a keystone to any democracy? Although it differs around the world, civic space is central to democracy, and we can all help protect it.
On Europe Day, Liberties' 'Bringing Human Rights to Life' showcases how civil society gives European citizens the tools to build the lives they want and gives ideas to the EU on how to preserve and expand it
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