Freedom of association Statewatch Working Paper: European Commission wants common rules on “registration and certification” for Mediterranean search and rescue organisations 13 June 2023
Freedom of assembly THE NETHERLANDS: Extinction Rebellion protest in The Netherlands ends with 1,500 arrested 13 June 2023
Civic space victories ROMANIA: Romania must recognise same-sex civil unions, EU top rights court rules 12 June 2023
Civic space victories SLOVENIA: Victory for media freedom as independence law for RTV SLO is passed 7 June 2023
Initiatives and campaigns Civil Society Europe and Social Platform: Civil Society for EU – European CSOs launch 2024 EU election manifesto 6 June 2023
Freedom of assembly GERMANY: German police stage nationwide raids against climate activists 6 June 2023
Freedom of assembly BELGIUM: Left parties and unions in Belgium take a stand against bill to ban ‘rioters’ from protests 6 June 2023
Civic space victories FRANCE: Demonstrators on file in Lille – justice orders the destruction of files 6 June 2023
Access to funding HUNGARY: NGOs – Hungary’s judicial package reform failed to address EU requirements 6 June 2023
Initiatives and campaigns Online Survey: Survey for Research on Security and Protection for Civil Society Under Pressure in the EU 17 May 2023
Initiatives and campaigns European Parliament: AI Act – A Step Closer to the First Rules on Artificial Intelligence 17 May 2023
Civil dialogue European Economic and Social Committee: Civil Society Organisations Defending and Strengthening European Democracy Conference 17 May 2023
Freedom of association GREECE: Fair Trials denounces the ongoing abuse of state powers against civil society in Greece 17 May 2023
Civic space victories European Civic Forum statement: MEPs vote to ensure AI Act better protects fundamental rights and civic space 12 May 2023