Liberties has published our findings highlighting the discrepancies and weaknesses in the Commission's rule of law report. Our takeaway: little more than a monitoring exercise, but this could change if the next Commissioner uses tools at their disposal.

Autocracy is the dark mirror of democracy. While democracy is based on our freedom to speak and assemble freely, and requires a range of choices in who and what to vote for, autocracies are the opposite.

The terms democratic backsliding and illiberal democracy are thrown around in the media. But what does this terminology mean in our current political landscape? In our latest educational article, we explain its meaning using European examples.

Liberties invited Ivan Gabor, co-founder of Wahlheymat. Fresh on Berlin’s NGO scene, Wahlheymat wants to make Berlin politically inclusive for non-Germans. In its vision for the future, Berlin's diversity inspires creative solutions for collective issues.

Despite its importance to a free and democratic society, the rule of law situation is deteriorating across the EU. The newly released Liberties’ Rule of Law Report 2024 finds that even in countries with strong democratic traditions, serious threats arise.

Liberties and its members have published a new analysis on the gaps and shortcomings of the European Commission’s latest report on the rule of law in Europe, highlighting a number of areas that were under-scrutinized or overlooked by the Commission.

With Poland's opposition sweeping a victory in a divisive, parliamentary election, Liberties sat down with IEP's Dr. Maria Skóra to understand what was at stake with this election, and how the ousting of the Law & Justice party will shape Poland's future.

AI is a part of everyday life, and how we choose to regulate it will shape our societies. EU lawmakers must use this opportunity to craft a law that harnesses the opportunities without undermining the protection of our rights or the rule of law.

The Court of Justice of the European Union is the European Union’s (EU) judicial arm and is based in Luxembourg. It ensures that EU law is applied uniformly across the bloc and resolves disputes between national governments and EU institutions.

Privacy is essential for democracy to function properly because it creates the space for citizens to debate social issues without censoring themselves. But protecting our right to privacy has become more challenging as technology pushes our lives online.