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In Croatia the government proposed a draft law which would give it the right to track the movements of all citizens through mobile phones. As a result of public pressure, the government shelved the legislation for now.

Governmental responses to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic have included introducing restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly. It is important that the restrictions remain proportionate as the context of the pandemic changes.

During COVID-19, public participation in decision making is more crucial than ever. We need measures that respond with our actual needs and do not affect the public disproportionately.

Amid the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19, governments have been rapidly introducing new emergency measures. While these measures aim to save lives, they also have a major impact on civil society space and fundamental freedoms.