Azerbaijan: Changes to the Tax Code create new additional obligations for CSOs
CSOs are now required to provide more details in their bank payment orders.
Belarus: Criminal penalties restored for unregistered CSOs
The re-introduction of a problematic article in the Criminal Code is extremely troubling in light of the 300 CSOs that have been involuntarily liquidated by state decisions.
Azerbaijan: Recent changes may improve CSOs’ access to funding
Read our quick summary of legislative changes affecting CSOs’ ability to raise resources for their mission.
Georgia: Open Government Partnership process suspended
In open statement CSOs warn that the ongoing crisis limits the right to public participation.
Armenia launches electronic platform for state grants
The platform is a step forward and provides more transparency, but its effectiveness is yet to be seen.
Ukraine: Extending deadline for CSOs to submit information in relation to CT/AML measures
Despite the extension, fundamental concerns with the existing legistalion remain in place.
Armenia: Concerns about freedom of expression after Constitutional Court decision
The Court recognized a controversial law increasing fines for defamation as compliant with the Constitution.
Ukraine: The President of Ukraine signed the the National Strategy for Promoting Civil Society Development 2021-2026
This is the third strategic document on creating favorable conditions for the civil society sector since 2012.
Ukraine: innovative online platform for public funding of CSOs is live
The electronic procedure ensures standardised processes and a more transparent, quick and inclusive distribution of public funds.
Ukraine to launch online public funding platform for CSOs
The new, contest-based public funding platform will reduce paperwork, increase transparency and ensure impartial project evaluation.
Armenian parliament adopts bill criminalising swearing
The new amendments are a step back from decriminalising defamation.
Azerbaijan: changes to the Civil Procedure Code and new online platform
Legislative updates from July 2021.