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EU Commission Opens Second Front in Poland-EU Rule of Law Battle

September 27, 2018 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Why did the European Commission decide to take Poland to court over the forced retirement of Polish judges? Here's an explainer so you can stay up-to-date on the EU’s struggle to uphold democratic values in its member countries.

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Faking Action: EU to Fine Social Media Firms Over Extremist Posts

September 14, 2018 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Social media companies must remove extremist content within one hour or face hefty fines, according to a new proposal unveiled by the head of the European Commission. But is the motivation for the regulation rooted in politics rather than security?

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EU silent as hundreds of anti-corruption protesters injured in Romania

August 14, 2018 • by Israel Butler, LibertiesEU

On the 10th August, tens of thousands of anti-corruption protestors gathered on the streets of Romania’s capital, Bucharest. According to reports, the crowd chanted “resign” and “thieves” in front of the main government building.

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Whistleblowers Need Proper Protection in the EU - Liberties Opinion

July 31, 2018 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

Have you heard of Edward Snowden or Chelsea Manning? Have you heard of the Iraq War military leaks or the Panama Papers?

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EU Outlines Refugee Resettlement Options

July 30, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

The European Commission has presented two concept papers to create “centres” in Europe and “platforms” in Africa with the ultimate goal from preventing people from risking their lives by crossing the Mediterranean by boat.

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Commission Refers Hungary’s Asylum and Return Legislation to Top EU Court

July 20, 2018 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

The European Commission decided to refer Hungary to the European Court of Justice for non-compliance of its asylum and return legislation with EU law. On top of this, an infringement against Stop Soros law was launched by the EU’s executive body.

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European Commission Fails to Deliver on Freedoms Fund

June 25, 2018 • by Israel Butler, LibertiesEU

The European Parliament asked the Commission to create a new fund to support human rights groups in the EU. The Commission has failed to deliver. We compare what the Parliament asked for to what the Commission gave it.

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Freedoms Fund: The EU Commission's Half-Hearted Plans to Support Civil Society Groups

May 31, 2018 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

The Commission paid considerable lip service to better supporting rights and democracy groups in the next EU budget. But its proposed funding programme falls short on every count.

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European Citizens’ Initiative 'Welcoming Europe' Launched in Italy

May 29, 2018 • by Flaminia Delle Cese, Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

"We are a welcoming Europe, let us help!": The first European Citizens’ Initiative to empower a welcoming Europe has been launched.

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No More EU Funding for Authoritarians in Europe?

May 23, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

On 2nd May the European Commission put a proposal for a new mechanism on the table that would allow it to stop governments receiving EU funds if they interfere with the independence of their judicial systems. This is a victory for Liberties.

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EU Commission Opens Second Front in Poland-EU Rule of Law Battle

Faking Action: EU to Fine Social Media Firms Over Extremist Posts

EU silent as hundreds of anti-corruption protesters injured in Romania

Whistleblowers Need Proper Protection in the EU - Liberties Opinion

EU Outlines Refugee Resettlement Options

Commission Refers Hungary’s Asylum and Return Legislation to Top EU Court

European Commission Fails to Deliver on Freedoms Fund

Freedoms Fund: The EU Commission's Half-Hearted Plans to Support Civil Society Groups

European Citizens’ Initiative 'Welcoming Europe' Launched in Italy

No More EU Funding for Authoritarians in Europe?

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