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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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Tech and AI

Civil society shares external contribution with the French Constitutional Council as it reviews the Olympics Law

ECNL and partners argue that the invasive AI law passed by the French Parliament is unconstitutional, and set out the reasons why.

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Tech and AI

Civil society open letter on the proposed French law on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The proposal would lead to invasive AI surveillance and is a step towards the normalisation of exceptional surveillance powers.

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European policies

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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Action for Civic Space

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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Action for Civic Space

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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Action for Civic Space

French anti-hate speech bill restricting online civic space closer to final approval – see its controversial provisions

A very controversial legislative bill countering online hate speech in France is heading for final discussion and definitive approval in the French Parliament.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Regulating fundraising in Europe – a timely issue

Access to resources is important not only for NGOs but also for the communities who benefit from their work. How best (if at all) to regulate fundraising? Find out in our comprehensive research!

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