Freedom of assembly UNITED KINGDOM: police powers expanded to crack down on ‘scandalous mayhem’ 4 July 2023
Access to funding HUNGARY: Five Years and Counting – Government Attacks against Civil Society 2018-2023 4 July 2023
Freedom of expression IRELAND: Draconian law to make data protection procedures confidential 4 July 2023
Freedom of expression SPAIN: Spanish Town Bans LGBT Flag from Public Buildings After Far-Right Party’s Victory 4 July 2023
Freedom of assembly SPAIN: CSOs call for reform of Gag Law within six months to protect the right to protest 3 July 2023
Freedom of assembly FRANCE: Environmental movement “Les Soulevements de la Terre” dissolved after session of the French Council of Ministers 22 June 2023
Freedom of expression UNITED KINGDOM: Concerns that the new anti-BDS Bill could impact democratic participation and freedom of speech 21 June 2023
Resources EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Social economy – Commission proposes ways to harness its full potential for jobs, innovation and social inclusion 20 June 2023
Resources EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI 20 June 2023
Freedom of assembly POLAND: CSOs are worried about the Polish government’s efforts to restrict LGBTQI+ teaching in schools, the ‘Russian Influence’ law, and upcoming elections 19 June 2023
Resources COUNCIL OF THE EU: Stronger press freedom and free speech protection – Council agrees position on anti-SLAPP law 13 June 2023
Freedom of expression COUNCIL OF THE EU: Presidency issues conclusions on the safety of LGBTI persons in the European Union 13 June 2023