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NGOs' Eviction During Curfew Is Another Blow to Democracy in Slovenia

The newly elected Slovenian government has a long track record on curbing criticism. Their latest move aims to silence civil society organisations. Raise your voice and join their petition.

Slovenia , shrinking space
October 28, 2020 • LibertiesEU
Germany Assumes EU Presidency at Critical Juncture for Our Rights and Democracy

Germany gets to set the upcoming agenda for the EU Council, and we have a number of things we’d like them to work on in order to build a stronger, more democratic European community.

Germany , right to privacy , Artificial Intelligence , shrinking space , #PolicyPapers , PolicyPapers , Advisory
July 02, 2020 • LibertiesEU
The Best We've Got: Speechbag - Episode 1

Dogs are great, but they are not more important to our democratic way of life than, well, democracy. But the groups that help maintain our democracy are under attack — even in Germany. Dogs are not impressed, and neither are we.

democracy , shrinking space , attacks on NGOs , Germany
November 13, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Bulgarian Helsinki Committee Under Pressure From Far-Right Government Party

The attempt to dissolve Bulgaria’s largest human rights organization is the latest attack against civil society – and European values – by an EU government.

Bulgarian Helsinki Committee , Bulgaria , freedom of expression , NGO freedom , shrinking space
October 11, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Watch: Bulgarian Rights Group Under Attack From Far-Right Government Party

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, the largest human rights organization in the country, is under attack from a far-right party in the ruling coalition.

Bulgaria , shrinking space
October 11, 2019 • LibertiesEU
​Find Out Why We Need a Freedoms Fund

If you want to find out more about the problems rights and democracy groups are facing and why we need a new freedoms fund, check out these explainers and articles.

shrinking space , freedom of NGOs , European Values Instrument
April 27, 2018 • LibertiesEU
A Rising Tide of Hostility Threatens Italian Rights Groups

Human rights defenders in Italy face increasing threats to their work and personal safety as politicians and the media promote a climate of fear and xenophobia.

Italy , human rights defenders , shrinking space , migrants , refugees , NGOs
April 20, 2018 • LibertiesEU
​EP Report on Hungary: Systemic Threat to the Rule of Law

A European Parliament report on Hungary outlines systemic threats to the rule of law, among other fields.

Hungary , rule of law , freedom of association , shrinking space , European Parliament
April 12, 2018 • LibertiesEU
99 Easy Recipes for Disaster: Romanian Anti-NGO Coliva Cake

Romania's government wants to silence organisations working on democracy, anti-corruption and the rule of law. Here's what it looks like in cake form.

Romania , NGOs , shrinking space
April 03, 2018 • LibertiesEU
Romania’s Civil Society Is Being Strangled

The Romanian government wants to silence organisations working on democracy, anti-corruption and the rule of law. Don't let your rights be taken from you – send our letter now!

Romania , Civil Society , shrinking space , NGOs
March 13, 2018 • LibertiesEU
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