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Forces undermining democracy in the Czech Republic

March 20, 2020 • by The League of Human Rights

Hundreds of people protested against “forces undermining democratic institutions in the Czech Republic” in Prague on Sunday. The movement is demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Babiš over his alleged conflict of interest, and recently opposed t...
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250,000 Czechs on the Streets in Biggest Protest Since the Fall of Communism

June 27, 2019 • by The League of Human Rights

The prime minister of the Czech Republic has said that he "doesn't really understand" why people are protesting after hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Prague on Monday. In a statement on his website, Prime Minister Andrej Babis denied alleg...
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Huge Drop for Italy in Democracy Index

January 24, 2019 • by LibertiesEU

Although just 42 countries experienced a decline in their democracy last year, one EU state experienced one of the sharpest drops in the ranking. Italy dropped by 12 points, to the 33rd place, in the latest Economist Intelligence Unit Democracy Index. ...
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- far right
Ministers Fail to Earmark Increase for EU Rights and Values Fund

December 20, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

Members states in the Council agreed on their joint position on the two programs that constitute the EU Justice, rights and values fund as part of the EU's budget for 2021-2027. Minsters approved the fund without amending the earmarks in the Commission...
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Hungary Sets Up New Court Overseen by Government

December 13, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

In a bald attack on the rule of law, Hungary's government has passed legislation that sets up a new court to deal with "administrative" matters, including cases on all government business such as taxation and elections, which are currently handled in t...
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MEPs Want to Triple EU Funds for Democracy NGOs

December 11, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

The EU should increase the resources to promote democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights in the Union, including support to civil society groups working in the field, MEPs of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee voted on Monday. MEP...
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Research: Corruption Hinders Democracy in Eastern Europe

November 14, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

Support for democracy has fallen in ex-communist Eastern European countries since 2006 a study by the German Economic Institute suggests. Researchers warn that the progress the region has achieved since the fall of the Iron curtain is at risk primarily...
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Poland Holding Firm in Standoff With European Commission

February 21, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

Despite the fact that the European Commission in December triggered an unprecedented sanctions procedure against Poland, the government in Warsaw has thus far shown no sign of compromise. The EC accuses Poland of serious violations of the rule of law a...
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EU Commission Supports Linking Funds to Respect for Democratic Values

February 16, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

The European Commission said on Wednesday, 14 February, that EU funds to member states should be conditional on their respect for democratic values. "It is... the moment to consider how the link between EU funding and the respect for the EU’s fundament...
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Facebook Can't Guarantee Social Media Is Good for Democracy

January 23, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

Facebook has admitted that it can't offer any assurance that social media is on the whole good for democracy. However, Facebook said it's doing what it can to stop people from using its service to influence voters. Facebook is under pressure after accu...
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