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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.
MEP Alexandra Geese and Eliska Pirkova of Access Now discuss the new EU Digital Services Act (DSA), landmark legislation to restore users’ rights and rein in the dangerous business practices of Big Tech.
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The EU Commission's third annual rule of law report auditing the health of democracy in Europe has just been published. Positive developments such as the inclusion of country recommendations are welcome, but the EU shouldn't shy away from concrete action
Around a dozen demonstrators staged a protest outside the Lithuanian government’s office in Vilnius over the country’s policies on migrants and asylum seekers.
It might feel like we jump from one crisis to another these days, and it’s important that our leaders are able to respond to each one effectively. That’s why the European Union created the crisis response mechanism.
The Digital Services Act is a new law that will tame the wild west of the online world in the EU. It affects companies that provide online services in the EU or to EU citizens, who must follow rules about illegal content, cookie banners and transparency.
From addressing festering rule of law issues to curbing frivolous lawsuits, here are actions the Czech Republic should take during its EU Presidency to shore up European democracy.
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