Publications

New assessment outlines steps to increase financial sustainability of Moldovan civil society

The analysis aims to support a more enabling environment for fundraising by identifying ways to increase the opportunities for Moldovan CSOs to access domestic funding sources.

Research

Tech and AI

Taking action against biometric surveillance: Civil society tactics and strategies

This ECNL report introduces six strategies for pushing back against biometric surveillance practices from a civil society perspective.

Research

Action for Civic Space

How to respond to civic space restrictions: experiences from Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia

Civil society experts share strategies of how CSOs in Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia have countered harmful legislative proposals affecting civic space.

Research

Tech and AI

AI Global Governance: Assessment of governance mechanisms with a human rights approach

To support ongoing work by the UN's AI Advisory Body, a new study by Global Partners Digital and ECNL analyses the effectiveness of governance mechanisms through a human rights lens.

Research

Action for Civic Space

Republika Srpska: Analysis of the "foreign agent" law

If adopted, the draft law will violate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s obligations to guarantee freedom of association, expression, the right to participation, as well as the prohibition of discrimination.

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European policies

EU Defence of Democracy Package: Proposal for Directive lacks clarity and legal certainty on key definitions

ECNL position paper analyses the foreign interest representation directive and recommends reviewing the proposal to safeguard fundamental freedoms.

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Action for Civic Space

Analysis of the Amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska on Defamation

The provisions pose problems for the freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly of anyone, including activists and human rights defenders, both online and offline.

Research

Action for Civic Space

How to respond to a ‘foreign agent’ law: Experiences from Georgia

Find out what strategies CSOs in Georgia used to challenge a foreign agent law in ECNL's newest briefer.

Research

Participation

Participation of organised civil society in shaping EU policies at the national level

Briefer on existing participatory practices and guidance on what more can be done.

Research