Democracy & Justice

Conditionality Mechanism Against Hungary: What To Expect?

The EU is entrusted with ensuring that contributions from citizens are used for citizens. But what happens when those funds disappear into the pockets of corrupt politicians and businesses?

June 29, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Democracy & Justice

What Is Freedom of Assembly and What Is the Situation in Europe?

Freedom of assembly is an essential component of every democracy. It gives citizens the opportunity to get information and to express their opinions. However, in recent years it has been facing increasing pressure.

#DemandingOnDemocracy , protests

June 24, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

How Targeted Political Advertisement Must Be Regulated In The EU: Policy Brief

Targeted political advertising poses a threat to free & fair elections across Europe. The EU’s proposal to fix this fails to set up effective safeguards. This is why we shared a few ideas to make the upcoming European rule better and stronger.

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June 22, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What Is Homophobia?

Homophobia and homophobic laws restrict the rights and freedoms of millions of people in Europe and around the world. But what are the causes of homophobia and to what extent does it affect LGBTI people in the European Union?

free speech , #DemandingOnDemocracy

June 17, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Speechbag Podcast E09: The Secret Meetings, Lobbying, and 'Horse Trading' of EU Lawmaking

The EU may be a beacon of democracy, but its laws are still being finalized in secretive meetings that are closed to the public. But they’re not closed to lobbyists, meaning Big Tech and others have the last word.

speechbag

June 17, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Lithuania to Strengthen Measures Against Workplace Violence and Harassment

The Lithuanian Parliament will soon take up debate on proposed amendments that would define and prohibit workplace violence and harassment, while also tasking employers with additional responsibilities to prevent such incidents.

June 17, 2022 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

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Tech & Rights

7 Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence Everyone Should Know About

As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly greater role in everyday life, its potential effect on society and our everyday lives is an issue we all need to know and talk about.

#YourDataYourBusiness , artificial intelligence

June 14, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What is Solidarity and How Strong is it in Europe?

"Solidarity" is commonly seen as the basis for a stable society. Yet, at the same time, there is always talk of a crisis of solidarity in the public debate. So what is solidarity and how is it doing?

#DemandingOnDemocracy , #WeDecide

June 10, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Lithuanian Parliament to Debate Law on Civil Unions

The Lithuanian Parliament will soon take up debate on a draft law on the registration of civil unions. The bill represents a step forward for the rights of the LGBTI+ community in the country, although the text as been criticized as insufficient.

June 10, 2022 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

Democracy & Justice

Transindex Staff Resign Citing Political Pressure; Senate Approves Anti-LGBTQI+ Law

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has handed down its verdict in the case of Bumbes v. Romania.

#CivicusReport

June 09, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

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