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Commissioner Vera Jourova to Face Grilling on Babis Links

October 04, 2019 • by The League of Human Rights

The proposed Czech Vice-President of the European Commission, Vera Jourova in charge of the rule of law portfolio, will have to prepare for questions related to Prime Minister Andrej Babis during a grilling in the European Parliament.

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Which EC Commissioner Hearings Matter for Rights and Democracy?

September 30, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Today the European Parliament will start its series of commissioner hearings, grilling all the nominees to the College of Commissioners. Here are the hearings that matter most for rights, democracy and the rule of law.

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Pressure Mounts on Hungary and Poland Over Rule of Law Concerns

April 12, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

France and Germany have presented a joint call asking for formal hearings under Article 7 in the Council, to take place in June after the elections, on the serious threats to fundamental values in Hungary and Poland.

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Polish Judges in Power Struggle With the Government

March 20, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Poland’s judges, backed by the EU and international bodies, are pushing back against the Warsaw government’s attempts to weaken judicial independence.

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EU Commission Advances Procedure Against Hungary Over NGO Law

January 24, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

The Hungarian government might soon be taken to the European Court of Justice if it does not address outstanding issues around the so-called NGO law.

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Europe in 2019: Chains of Cumulus or Thunderstorms in the Sky?

January 02, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Here’s what 2019 may bring for politics in Europe.

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Proposed EU Terrorist Regulation Threatens Free Expression

December 05, 2018 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

Human rights and digital rights NGOs call on Justice and Home Affairs ministers of the EU to reconsider the proposed terrorist content regulation, as its current form it will harm free speech, journalism, and access to information.

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Fake News Report - The Human Rights Angle

October 18, 2018 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

Disinformation is all over the place. Populist politicians brand any story or news outlet that disagree with “fake news,” yet they are so often the ones behind the most mendacious disinformation.

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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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Commissioner Vera Jourova to Face Grilling on Babis Links

Which EC Commissioner Hearings Matter for Rights and Democracy?

Pressure Mounts on Hungary and Poland Over Rule of Law Concerns

Polish Judges in Power Struggle With the Government

EU Commission Advances Procedure Against Hungary Over NGO Law

Europe in 2019: Chains of Cumulus or Thunderstorms in the Sky?

Proposed EU Terrorist Regulation Threatens Free Expression

Fake News Report - The Human Rights Angle

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

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

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