What is the European Commission, how does it work, and what are its powers? Here’s a closer look at one of Europe’s most important and powerful bodies.
The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, one of the country's leading human rights watchdogs, spoke out against the extension of emergency powers, stating that the move will threaten fundamental rights.
In the latest Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index, the Czech Republic shows a notable improvement, moving up twenty places from its ranking last year.
Poland’s Parliament rejected a bill that would liberalise the abortion law in the country by allowing termination within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
On 20th June 2022, when approximately 70,000 workers marched through Brussels demanding the government take action to combat rising living costs.
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Freedom of information is recognised by the United Nations as a fundamental right which obligates the state to share information with citizens that is of public interest. It improves transparency, accountability and increases citizen engagement.
Civil rights guarantee equal treatment under the law, regardless of a persons characteristics. Although the scope of these rights have become more inclusive over time, the majority of countries actively deny civil rights to some minority group.
One of liberal democracy’s most coveted tenets, freedom of assembly and its protection is at the forefront of civil rights movements worldwide. However, like many others, this civil right is not always fully supported or guaranteed by our governments.
The European Commission has raised concerns about Ireland's planned Electoral Reform Bill, highlighting a number of issues regarding its practical interpretation that would impose an onerous duty on online platforms to tackle illegal political ads.
Nearly 30 organisations, including Rights International Spain, rejected the use of Pegasus software in Spain after confirmation that they have been spied on.
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