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Why We Should Value Our Civil Liberties

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.

NGO rights , #CivicSpace2022
June 07, 2022 • LibertiesEU
Civil Society in 2021: Under Pressure

Liberties' latest Rule of Law report finds that civil society organisations in Europe are dealing with increased hostility on all sides. Faced with over-regulation and under-protection from the law, 2021 saw long-standing issues go from bad to worse.

#RoLReport2022 , NGO rights
February 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU
Liberties Rule Of Law Report 2022: EU Governments Vandalising or Neglecting Their Democracies

Most EU governments are neglecting their democracies, according to the new ‘Liberties Rule of Law Report 2022’.

#RoLReport2022 , populism , media freedom , NGO rights , free courts
February 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU
​New: Messaging Guide For Progressive Civil Society Facing Smear Campaigns

Did you know? Today is International Human Rights Day. So we've released a new messaging guide for civil society organisations promoting human rights & other progressive causes. It's full of tips on how to counter smear campaigns & build public support.

NGO rights , populism , values-based framing
December 10, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Speechbag Podcast E06: Countering Smear Campaigns And Protecting Civic Space

Márta Pardavi of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee discusses the status of democracy and civic space in Hungary, and Israel Butler discusses how progressive campaigners can grow support for their issues simply by changing how they talk about them.

NGO rights , values-based framing , populism
December 10, 2021 • LibertiesEU
What Is A SLAPP Suit: Definition, Intentions, Examples & Prevention Options

What are SLAPP lawsuits and why are they such an important issue? We take a look at a tool increasingly used to silence watchdogs and stifle democratic participation.

StopSLAPPs , media freedom , NGO rights
November 30, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Janša's Record At Home Shows He Has No Interest in Free Speech

Given his attacks on journalists and activists, the claim by Slovenia's PM that he will champion free speech while holding the EU Presidency is laughable. If he were serious, here are things things we'd expect to see.

NGO rights , media freedom , free speech
July 01, 2021 • LibertiesEU
EU ​Governments Squeeze Citizens' Groups, Protests and Media Freedom in 2020: Analysis

A new Liberties report finds that authoritarian governments in the EU upped their attacks against critical journalists and citizens' groups using COVID-19 as cover. But governments in traditionally stronger democracies have also done damage.

#DemandingOnDemocracy , media freedom , NGO rights
March 25, 2021 • LibertiesEU
​Health of Our Democracies Compromised by Many EU Leaders During 2020: Liberties Report

Authoritarians in Hungary, Poland and Slovenia abused the pandemic to continue eroding democratic standards, but traditionally strong democracies also disappoint.

media freedom , protests , NGO rights , populism , #DemandingOnDemocracy
March 09, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Via Iuris Joins the Liberties Family

With our new member from Slovakia, the Liberties network is now active in 18 countries across Europe.

free courts , media freedom , NGO rights
February 18, 2021 • LibertiesEU
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