Updates

New regulations will benefit commercial entities and public authorities; impact on CSO crowdfunding still needs to be clarified.

The Centre is expected to address the negative influence of malicious information on decision-making processes in the country.

New measures are expected to help investigative journalists and civil society organisations to obtain timely data when requesting access to public information from a wider range of entities.

New avenues for public participation will increase the involvement of civil society in decision-making and support the country’s EU accession plans.

Definition proposed by CSOs’ not included in new law.

CSOs request the Parliament to consider their recommendations and revise the draft to be clearer and less restrictive.

The new programme would enable more input from CSOs in decision-making, and increase their financial sustainability.

Intercommunity Development Associations will become effectively functional starting from this year.

Although there are more contributors than ever before, the mechanism is still far from reaching full potential.

Authorities quoted the need to combat disinformation as one of the reasons.

Although the new developments could potentially advance legislation on access to information, the practice remains concerning.

This development clarifies the legal status of philanthropy and sponsorship. However, the issue of tax benefits for donors needs to be further addressed.