Resources

This database provides a non-exhaustive list of analyses, guides, measures, legislative proposals and research to support civic actors and organisations resisting democratic backsliding and advocating for a more open civic space in Europe.

Freedom of assembly

Repression of Palestine solidarity in Europe widespread, according to new briefing

13 November 2024

Freedom of expression

CYPRUS: Human rights defender Doros Polykarpou on trial with possibility of imprisonment

15 October 2024

Civic space victories

POLAND: Verdict for the 2020 Women’s Strike protests

3 October 2024

Civil dialogue

Joint letter: Ensuring a vibrant civic space in the European Union – civil society’s expectations for the next five years

23 September 2024

Freedom of assembly

STATEMENT – BCSDN: BCSDN Calls for an End to Crackdown on Serbian Civic Freedoms, Urging the EU and International Community to Join in Support

19 September 2024

Access to funding

FINLAND: The impact of the government’s austerity package on CSOs

26 August 2024

Resources

STATEMENT: European Civic Forum – Five years into the EU Rule of Law policy: taking stock, looking forward

7 August 2024

Resources

STATEMENT: European Civic Forum – To defend democracy and fundamental rights, civil society must be considered as a key partner

7 August 2024

Resources

ANALYSIS: BCSDN – Analysis of the 2024 EC Rule of Law Report on Accession Countries

7 August 2024

Freedom of association

POLAND: Spotlight on developments under current government

7 August 2024

Freedom of assembly

UK Alert: Increasing restrictions on civic freedoms

11 July 2024

Resources

FRA Report: Fundamental Rights Report 2024

20 June 2024

Access to funding

SLOVAKIA: NGO draft law stigmatises CSOs, mirroring Hungary’s path

13 June 2024

Freedom of assembly

ITALY ALERT: CONCERNING CIVIC SPACE REPRESSIONS

11 June 2024

Freedom of expression

TGEU: TRANS RIGHTS INDEX & MAP 2024 REVEALS POLARISATION IN TRANS RIGHTS IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

11 June 2024

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Resources

Repression of Palestine solidarity in Europe widespread, according to new briefing

CYPRUS: Human rights defender Doros Polykarpou on trial with possibility of imprisonment

POLAND: Verdict for the 2020 Women’s Strike protests

Joint letter: Ensuring a vibrant civic space in the European Union – civil society’s expectations for the next five years

STATEMENT – BCSDN: BCSDN Calls for an End to Crackdown on Serbian Civic Freedoms, Urging the EU and International Community to Join in Support

STATEMENT: European Civic Forum – Five years into the EU Rule of Law policy: taking stock, looking forward

STATEMENT: European Civic Forum – To defend democracy and fundamental rights, civil society must be considered as a key partner

ANALYSIS: BCSDN – Analysis of the 2024 EC Rule of Law Report on Accession Countries

POLAND: Spotlight on developments under current government

UK Alert: Increasing restrictions on civic freedoms

FRA Report: Fundamental Rights Report 2024

ITALY ALERT: CONCERNING CIVIC SPACE REPRESSIONS

TGEU: TRANS RIGHTS INDEX & MAP 2024 REVEALS POLARISATION IN TRANS RIGHTS IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

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