Relevant Sources of Law on Article 22 ICCPR
Comprehensive report from ECNL and ICNL with an overview of United Nations jurisprudence concerning the right to freedom of association.
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ECNL joins CSO coalition in court case against EU’s terrorist content regulation
TERREG gives law enforcement the power to decide what can be said online, without prior independent judicial review. This threatens freedom of expression and access to information on the internet.
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Navigating the Digital Services Act: exploring key elements and scenarios
ECNL and Mozilla Foundation present a slide deck on how online platforms’ risk assessment works in theory and practice.
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Catalyst of Change: Call for Proposals for CSOs in Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia
Apply now for small grants supporting CSOs in responding to emerging challenges affecting democratic and civic space!
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Georgia: New analysis of the law on assemblies and manifestations
Read our analysis on why the law fails to meet international law requirements of legality, neccessity and proportionality.
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AML/CFT regulations and implications on CSOs in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
The latest BCSDN policy paper sheds light on the complex interplay between security measures and CSO operations in the region.
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Our vision for global AI governance – response to UN Tech Envoy
In response to the UN Tech Envoy’s call for papers, we provide input on global AI governance as part of the creation of the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI.
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Defending democracy with clarity
In a joint submission, ECNL and The Good Lobby provide feedback on the European Commission’s Defence of Democracy package.
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Civil society calls on EU legislators to ensure the AI Act protects the rule of law
Over 60 CSOs call on European lawmakers to ensure that the AI Act is fully coherent with rule of law standards.
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