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.

What does civic space mean, and why is it a keystone to any democracy? Although it differs around the world, civic space is central to democracy, and we can all help protect it.

From 28th March 2022, Poland removed the last remaining coronavirus restrictions in the country.

The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic peaked in Hungary at the end of January 2022.

In March 2022, accelerated by the emergence of coronavirus variant BA.2, the coronavirus spread rapidly throughout Europe.

On 5th January 2022, the Lithuanian government decided against extending the state of emergency on the border with Belarus.

What does it mean to ‘marginalize’ someone, and how do dominant groups do it? It’s happening in Europe, and we’re all worse off because of it.

On 15th February 2022, the multi-coalition government in Belgium passed a series of labour reform laws, partly in response to changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.