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.

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

Resources

United Nations: UN Rights Chief issues call to protect and expand civic space

13 June 2023

Resources

Freedom House Report: Nations in Transit 2023 – War Deepens a Regional Divide

13 June 2023

Freedom of expression

ILGA-Europe: Rainbow Map and Index 2023

13 June 2023

Freedom of association

Statewatch Working Paper: European Commission wants common rules on “registration and certification” for Mediterranean search and rescue organisations

13 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

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

Civic space victories

European Civic Forum statement: MEPs vote to ensure AI Act better protects fundamental rights and civic space

12 May 2023

Freedom of association

LATVIA: UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur expresses concern over proposed criminal case against representatives

12 May 2023

Freedom of assembly

UNITED KINGDOM: 52 activists are arrested on coronation day after the government passed the controversial Public Order Act

11 May 2023

Resources

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI

POLAND: CSOs are worried about the Polish government’s efforts to restrict LGBTQI+ teaching in schools, the ‘Russian Influence’ law, and upcoming elections

COUNCIL OF THE EU: Stronger press freedom and free speech protection – Council agrees position on anti-SLAPP law

COUNCIL OF THE EU: Presidency issues conclusions on the safety of LGBTI persons in the European Union

United Nations: UN Rights Chief issues call to protect and expand civic space

Freedom House Report: Nations in Transit 2023 – War Deepens a Regional Divide

ILGA-Europe: Rainbow Map and Index 2023

Statewatch Working Paper: European Commission wants common rules on “registration and certification” for Mediterranean search and rescue organisations

Civil Society Europe and Social Platform: Civil Society for EU – European CSOs launch 2024 EU election manifesto

Online Survey: Survey for Research on Security and Protection for Civil Society Under Pressure in the EU

European Parliament: AI Act – A Step Closer to the First Rules on Artificial Intelligence

European Economic and Social Committee: Civil Society Organisations Defending and Strengthening European Democracy Conference

European Civic Forum statement: MEPs vote to ensure AI Act better protects fundamental rights and civic space

LATVIA: UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur expresses concern over proposed criminal case against representatives

UNITED KINGDOM: 52 activists are arrested on coronation day after the government passed the controversial Public Order Act

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