EU 2020 Rule of Law Report: What’s next?
Joint reaction from civil society on the report and its reflections on civic space issues.
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Joint statement on the High Commissioner’s report on Terrorism and Human Rights
Read our joint statement with Civic Space Initiative partners discussing the impact of counter terrorism measures on civic space.
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European Democracy Action Plan
Along with 48 CSOs, ECNL contributed with recommendations to the input paper outlining our vision for democracy in Europe.
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ECNL comments on the EU Digital Services Act
Online platforms, as part of our online civic space, should be subject to high standards of transparency and accountability since their function is crucial to the development of opinions and therefore to the exercise of democracy.
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Call for a Methodology Expert
ECNL is looking for a Methodology Expert for our CSO Meter Project. Deadline: September 23.
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Initial Analysis of the Package of Draft Laws Related to CSOs Receiving Foreign Funding in Ukraine
Read ECNL's analysis on the draft laws introduced in the Ukrainian Parliament which can restrict CSO's operation.
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Friends or Foes: Are CSOs Receiving Foreign Funding Enemies of Ukraine?
Three draft laws, introduced in the Ukrainian Parliament, would impose significant limitations to the work of CSOs.
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The path towards General Comment No. 37 on Article 21, ICCPR
Read our Briefer on the process that lead to the development of this landmark UN document.
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UN Human Rights Council 44th Session adopts two key resolutions on peaceful protests and freedom of expression
ECNL is pleased to see that most of our suggested inputs are included in the final text.
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