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.

Nearly 30 organisations, including Rights International Spain, rejected the use of Pegasus software in Spain after confirmation that they have been spied on.

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.

On 3rd June 2022, a large group of students forced their way into the administrative office of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Freedom of assembly is an essential component of every democracy. It gives citizens the opportunity to get information and to express their opinions. However, in recent years it has been facing increasing pressure.

According to UNHCR figures dated 29th May 2022, since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, 6.8 million people left Ukraine.

From 10th February 2022, vaccine certificates and certificates of recovery are no longer required when entering restaurants, hotels, mass events or various types of services.