Georgia roundup: restrictions on grants adopted, changes to the Election Code and other updates
Recent changes endanger election integrity and sustainability of media and civil society.
Armenia: Changes in tax legislation encourage corporate donations to educational institutions, independent CSOs remain excluded
Recent Tax Code amendments promote domestic philanthropy but shift private donations away from civil society-led programmes.
Georgia: GD announces a batch of new changes to repressive laws to further limit access to funding for CSOs
The changes further narrow the extremely repressive space and violate multiple international standards.
Roundup of developments in Georgia: January 2026
Key challenges for civil society from October 2025 till today.
How to support monitors and strengthen democracies
In times of change and pressure, monitoring is essential to safeguard democratic values and turn insights into action.
Moldova: Law on Public Events creates legal uncertainty for peaceful assemblies
Adopted without meaningful participation, the law was introduced amidst broader restrictions on assemblies.
Ukraine simplifies online CSO registration
Registering CSOs online via the Diia portal significantly reduces administrative barriers and saves time for organisations.
Belarus: 2026 to bring new bills on volunteering and foreign aid
The legislative agenda for 2026 has been approved and forsees a bill on foreign gratuitous assistance, as well as the previously frozen bill on volunteering.
Armenia proposes new lobby regulations to promote transparency
The draft does not impose undue restrictions on CSOs, though potential impact on civil society engagement remains to be seen.
Against the rising tide: Supporting civil society action in the Eastern Partnership region to protect rights and freedoms
Discover how targeted grants help civil society turn advocacy into real change on the ground.
Belarus to block access to internet and phone services for selected individuals
State bodies can now decide to restrict an individual’s access to internet and phone services, as opposed to blocking websites.
Armenia enhances participation with revised framework on public councils
The updated framework introduces clearer rules for the consultative platforms to foster a more inclusive and participatory decision-making process.