Belarus: Volunteering law is back on the agenda
Belarusian parliament plans to reintroduce the draft law On Volunteer Activity, frozen since 2021.
Ukraine: With public pressure mounting, President promises to change controversial law undermining anti-corruption institutions
A law which would set back Ukraine’s democratic progress sparked protests and large international criticism.
Moldova: New Law on Volunteering promises greater recognition and support for civic engagement
The new law, passed in first reading by Parliament, introduces long-awaited reforms to regulate, recognise and support voluntary activities.
Belarus: Violations in receiving foreign aid to be classified as extremist activities
Individuals can now end up on the list of people involved in extremist activities for violating the procedure for receiving and using foreign aid.
Ukraine: Legal reform opens new funding channels for youth work
New youth policy legislation opens diverse funding channels for youth CSOs and introduces long-term institutional support mechanisms.
Belarus: New registration bill is not a game changer for CSOs
The new law does not introduce any significant changes to the registration of legal entities, nor does it correct current drawbacks.
Ukraine: New EU Accession roadmaps include safeguards for civil society
The roadmaps lay the groundwork for democratic reforms and were created with civil society participation.
Armenia: Lawsuit against striking mine workers threatens environmental civic activism
Mining company’s multi-million lawsuit could set a dangerous precedent by trying to silence workers and stop public criticism, resembling a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
Armenia to strengthen rules on public data management and digital public services to curb cybersecurity risks
The Ministry of High Technology Industry published an improved legislative package, taking into account civil society recommendations.
Stories of Change: Charting the path to a more supportive environment for civil society
Discover how the CSO Meter is driving change across the region.
Armenia: New legal amendments expand biometric surveillance by police
New amendments allow the Ministry of Internal Affairs to launch a nationwide system of real-time biometric surveillance, posing a risk to privacy, peaceful assembly and non-discrimination.
Civil society, an essential pillar for stability and democracy in the EaP region: CSO Meter Regional Report 2024
Civil society environment in region reaches its lowest point since the first CSO Meter assessment in 2021, new report finds.