Updates

The changes further narrow the extremely repressive space and violate multiple international standards.

Key challenges for civil society from October 2025 till today.

In times of change and pressure, monitoring is essential to safeguard democratic values and turn insights into action.

Adopted without meaningful participation, the law was introduced amidst broader restrictions on assemblies.

Registering CSOs online via the Diia portal significantly reduces administrative barriers and saves time for organisations.

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.

The draft does not impose undue restrictions on CSOs, though potential impact on civil society engagement remains to be seen.

Discover how targeted grants help civil society turn advocacy into real change on the ground.

State bodies can now decide to restrict an individual’s access to internet and phone services, as opposed to blocking websites.

The updated framework introduces clearer rules for the consultative platforms to foster a more inclusive and participatory decision-making process.

The Strategic Management Procedure sets a full cycle of planning, implementation, and monitoring of core national strategies, offering a formal opportunity for CSOs and other actors to contribute at all stages.

This overview highlights the trends, immediate concerns and promising developments shaping the space for civic action since early 2025, pointing to where further investment can amplify impact in the region.