25/01/2018Data protection & access to resources: CSOs at the intersection
Civil society organisations enjoy a fundamental right to access resources, but what happens when data protection (e.g. EU GDPR) regulations restrict that right?How ‘Stop Soros’ draft laws target the wider Hungarian CSO sector
The draft laws are discriminatory and violate fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom of association. The proposals will have an ultimate impact on those in need of public benefit services.FRA: increasing restrictions within EU against CSOs promoting human rights
A new report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights confirms that the EU’s own civil society is facing a pattern of threats and pressures.Moldova to adopt CSO Strategy
On 22 December 2017, the Civil Society Development Strategy for 2017-2020 and its Action Plan were officially submitted to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The Strategy reflects the country's commitment to systematically strengthening the conditions for the dynamic development of the civil society.CoE Expert Council Opinion on Romania’s Draft Law on Associations and Foundations
The draft Law has serious shortcomings as regards compliance with international standards and EU treaties, and may weaken civil society organisations, says CoE's Expert Council on NGO Law.Regulating fundraising in Europe – a timely issue
Access to resources is important not only for NGOs but also for the communities who benefit from their work. How best (if at all) to regulate fundraising? Find out in our comprehensive research!Pro bono activities strengthen civic space
Pro bono lawyers are key to strengthen civil society by helping CSOs to navigate in increasingly restrictive legal environments.Council of Europe adopts Guidelines for civil participation in political decision-making
The Guidelines provide a clear roadmap to effectively implement the right to civil participation for both states and civil society which will make them an important reform and advocacy tool.Insight into ECNL’s work on social enterprise law and policy
The European Social Enterprise Law Association, ESELA interviewed us about our work on social enterprise law and policy in Eastern Europe. In the interview, Katerina Hadzi-Miceva Evans, ECNL’s Executive Director, and Eszter Hartay, Legal Advisor, talked about the potential of social enterprise movement and the key challenges that CSOs and legislators are facing in the region and presented...
21/09/2017