Updates

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.

Civil society expressed concerns about the provisions being adopted in a haste, without proper consultation.

Draft law introduces a new nonprofit legal form designed to support local public administration implement local development projects.

The regulation establishes a unified framework for providing financial support to civil society, ensuring increased transparency for all related procedures.

The Council is expected to have positive impact on enhancing information and cybersecurity policies.

After two years of inactivity the Certification Commission for Public Benefit Status resumed its activity and in June 2022 issued the first decision to attribute public benefit status to 25 CSOs.

The Parliament amended the Code of audiovisual media services to prevent and combat disinformation and spread of false information in the media.

CSOs expect this to be an important step towards philanthropy becoming a significant source of funding in the long run.

Experts warn that the amenments approved by the government are not in line with international standards, generate uneven or erroneous interpretations.

The new law will bring protections for CSOs working on LGBTQI or ethnic minority issues, who are often target of discourses that incite prejudice-based violence.