Democracy & Justice

CJEU Hearing On Conditionality Mechanism Is An Opportunity Not To Miss To Warn Hungary And Poland

The Commission must speak out on the legality and necessity of budget conditionality and take immediate action to enforce the Regulation, as urged by the Parliament.

populism , free courts

October 13, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Tech & Rights

Warning: The EU's Digital Services Act Could Repeat TERREG's Mistakes

The European Parliament has a unique opportunity to set the course toward the right direction and to dismantle walled gardens built by Big Tech that hold too much control over individuals’ digital rights.

free speech

October 07, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

Free Speech On Social Media: Filtering Methods, Rights, Future Prospects

Yes, our right to free speech absolutely exists online. But there is serious debate about how to regulate our freedom of speech in the online sphere, particularly on social media.

October 07, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

COVID-19 Pass Tracker: Monitoring Vaccine-, Immunity- And Test-Certificates In The EU

In this tracker, the Civil Liberties Union for Europe collects the most important developments around COVID-19 passes, with a special emphasis on human rights concerns.

#VaccinePassport

October 06, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Lithuanian Pride March Goes Ahead Despite Local Efforts To Restrict Freedom Of Assembly

A court order finally allowed Kaunas Pride to take place, after the municipal government repeatedly refused to approve organizers' plans.

protests , populism

October 05, 2021 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

Democracy & Justice

What Is Marginalization? Definition And Coping Strategies

Marginalization occurs when a person or groups of people are less able to do things or access basic services or opportunities. But we have the power to create a freer, more just society.

populism , protests

October 05, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Politics Compromised Privacy, Transparency In Germany’s Contact Tracing Apps: New Report

Saving face was more important to German policymakers than protecting personal data or ensuring transparency in the fight against the pandemic, as shown by a new study that investigated the mismanagement of rival local contact tracing apps.

#TrackTheTrackers , privacy

September 28, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Training & Coaching

COVID-19 Tracing Apps: Germany’s Lessons For Europe (But Not What You’d Expect)

What can we learn from Germany’s rush to create two coronavirus tracing apps? Quite a lot – but maybe not what you’d guess.

speechbag , privacy , #TrackTheTrackers

September 28, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

Misinformation vs Disinformation: Definition And Examples

Misinformation and disinformation are two terms that are often used interchangeably. But although they both pose certain dangers to society, they are not the same thing.

September 21, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

EU Court’s Advocate General: Upload Filters May Be Lawful

The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered his opinion on using upload filters by online platforms, such as Facebook or Youtube to protect copyright.

September 20, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

AI Regulation: Present Situation And Future Possibilities

Governments and companies use artificial intelligence to take decisions that can have a significant impact on our lives. AI must be regulated to protect ourselves, and to use technology without manipulation or bias. Here's how it should be done.

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September 08, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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