Updates

Early parliamentary elections are set for July 11, 2021.

The new Agency has broader duties and rights than the previously existing NGO Council.

The first set of emergency measures ban public assemblies, introduce restrictions on free movement and impose rules on how the mass media coordinates and reports on the exceptional situation.

CSO Meter research used to advocate for improved procedures of state funding allocation, monitoring and evaluation.

New amendments would criminalise defamation of state officials.

The Parliament put forward two worrying legislative initiatives concerning freedom of speech and in particular, mass media law.

The proposed draft amendments on the Law on Local Self-Government offers an opportunity to improve participation and bring legislation in line with European standards.

The state should implement a risk-based approach when monitoring the civil society sector.

Restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression declared under the martial law in September are now revoked.

Human rights groups condemn the unlawful use of the water cannons and gas of unknown type against the protesters and called on the government to stop using disproportionate force.

The current draft law clearly defines timelines for holding public consultations as well as the list of issues to be discussed through the consultations.

The report highlights the lack of reforms and identifies key priorities for authorities to improve the development of civil society in Ukraine.