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Big Tech, SLAPPs and AI & Patient Data: The Month in Rights

A monthly round-up of Liberties work: pushing the EU to protect our fundamental rights from Big Tech, member news, plus join us on June 23rd for the EU digital deregulation summit

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June 08, 2026 • LibertiesEU

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Ahead of Elections, Czech Voters Are Being Misled by Fake News on Migrants

The presidential election in the Czech Republic has escalated after incumbent Milos Zeman’s supporters published ads that said, “Stop migration and Drahoš, this country is ours, vote for Zeman”. While Zeman's...

January 24, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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Hungary Set to Implement New Anti-Civil Society Laws

Even before the European Commission could conclude its infringement procedure against the Hungarian government for a previous anti-civil society law, Budapest took up discussion of a new package of laws to shackle civil society.

January 23, 2018 • Hungarian Civil Liberties Union

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An Ancient Greek Tragedy & Syrians' Present-Day Flight

A group of Syrian women in Berlin are adapting the Euripides tragedy "Iphigenia", using the play, which is set during an ancient war, to bring Berlin audiences closer to the plight of women who must flee their homes...

January 22, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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EU Recognises Rights Groups Are in Trouble, but Will It Lift a Finger?

A report from the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency confirms that rights and democracy activists in Europe face mounting restrictions. Liberties looks at whether the EU is likely to take action.

January 18, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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Hungary Plans New Tax on Rights Groups That 'Assist' Migrants

The Hungarian government on 17 January announced that it would propose a new set of laws that would tax Hungarian human rights organisations that "assist illegal migration" and receive foreign funding. The package of...

January 18, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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Despite Hostile Work Climate, Italian NGOs Resolve to Fight On

"Stand up for human rights, side by side with NGOs" was the title of a recent discussion in Rome to promote dialogue about the current work environment for human rights organisations in Italy.

January 17, 2018 • Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

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Human Rights Defenders at Risk Across the Globe

A new report says the number of human rights defenders being killed remains "truly shocking" and there's "little hope that this will change in the short term".

January 15, 2018 • Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights

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Inaccurate Schengen System Data 'Threatens Rights'

Inaccurate data entered into EU-wide security databases, for example the Schengen information system and visa information system, threatens human rights and security, the director of the Fundamental Rights Agency...

January 15, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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Most Croatians Neither Hate Nor Fear Refugees

More than half of Croatian citizens believe their country should be open to refugees seeking protection, and about two-thirds do not think Croatia should build a border wall.

January 12, 2018 • Centre for Peace Studies - Croatia

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Civil Society Groups Call For European Values Instrument

Rights organisations in Poland, Hungary and Croatia are demanding an EU mechanism to support civil society groups that promote democracy, human rights and rule of law.

January 11, 2018 • LibertiesEU

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