Factsheet on assemblies in private spaces
Q&A on how the protection granted by international human rights standards to protests in public spaces also applies to private gatherings.
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Participation of CSOs in the preparation of EU National Recovery and Resilience Plans
Learn how CSOs engage with national authorities in setting out a coherent package of reforms and public investment projects under the EU facility for recovery and resilience.
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CSOs largely side-lined in the preparation of national recovery plans
While EU citizens through their national and regional organisations must have a say on how EU recovery funds are spent, our report with Civil Society Europe finds that CSOs are not sufficiently involved in the processes.
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Overview of the key issues of the new Dutch Transparency Act
ECNL's analysis on why the draft may not be in line with European and international standards.
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Within Reach: Exploring standards and platforms for participation in pandemics in the Balkans
Key insights from the discussion organised with BCSDN on participatory and multi-stakeholder approaches in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
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France aims to strengthen respect of republican values: but how does this affect civic space?
Read our quick analysis on the controversial provisions of the new French bill - and how they might be challenged under EU law. #EUlaw4civicfreedoms
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Stories from the lockdown - new ECF report is out
ECNL contributed to the report by providing summaries on how standards around core civic freedoms are evolving.
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What’s AI got to do with it: Why civil society should be engaged in the Artificial Intelligence policy making in Ukraine
ECNL launched discussions with Ukrainian partners on the impact of AI on freedom of expression, and how CSOs can take part in ongoing regulatory processes.
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EU Democracy Action Plan strengthens action on promoting participation, but forgets civic space is precondition for it
Without ensuring an enabling environment for civil society within the EU, the Action Plan cannot reach its full potential.
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