When regulatory powers oppress freedom of association, think of EU law
EU law may help against disguised attempts to stigmatise CSOs and hamper their legitimate activities. #EUlaw4civicfreedoms
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Hungary tightens COVID-19 restrictions
New rules put a total ban on protests infringing on the right to freedom of assembly.
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Are CSOs lobbyists: regulation in Ukraine may violate the right to participation
Draft laws provide too broad definitions for lobbying, which would prevent CSOs to conduct advocacy and engage with decision-makers.
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Serbia misuses anti-terrorism laws to curb work of NGOs
UN human right experts warn that such practices interfere with and limit the freedoms of expression and association.
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Can EU law be (mis)used to crack down on civic space?
Nice try, but you can actually fire back in the same manner. #EUlaw4civicfreedoms
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Protests in Poland on the constitutional crisis over abortion rights
ECNL will speak at an online experts panel discussing international standards in the Polish context.
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French government proposes to dissolve NGO CCIF
Dissolution must be based on strong legal grounds and compliant with human rights standards.
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When and how can associations be dissolved?
ECNL briefer on permissible limitations on freedom of association under international human rights law.
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How can civil society meaningfully contribute to discussions on preventing terrorist financing in the NPO sector: example from Germany
A new report by VENRO outlines tangible and concrete actions to improve engagement.
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