Media freedom is crumbling across the EU, according to Liberties’ Media Freedom Report 2025, a collaboration of more than 40 human rights organisations from across the EU.
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Liberties has published our findings highlighting the discrepancies and weaknesses in the Commission's rule of law report. Our takeaway: little more than a monitoring exercise, but this could change if the next Commissioner uses tools at their disposal.
Autocracy is the dark mirror of democracy. While democracy is based on our freedom to speak and assemble freely, and requires a range of choices in who and what to vote for, autocracies are the opposite.
The terms democratic backsliding and illiberal democracy are thrown around in the media. But what does this terminology mean in our current political landscape? In our latest educational article, we explain its meaning using European examples.
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As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
Liberties invited Ivan Gabor, co-founder of Wahlheymat. Fresh on Berlin’s NGO scene, Wahlheymat wants to make Berlin politically inclusive for non-Germans. In its vision for the future, Berlin's diversity inspires creative solutions for collective issues.
Missed the last weeks of the European Parliament plenary session? Don't worry, we'll get you covered. An overview from AI Act to EMFA, CSDDD, anti-SLAPPs and much more.
Media freedom and pluralism are flailing across Europe, and in some countries, are on their last legs. The European Media Freedom Act will bring some improvements, but on its own is not enough to rescue a struggling media landscape.
Despite its importance to a free and democratic society, the rule of law situation is deteriorating across the EU. The newly released Liberties’ Rule of Law Report 2024 finds that even in countries with strong democratic traditions, serious threats arise.
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