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19-11-2024

Armenia: New law on Police Guards to improve policing of assemblies

Armenia’s new legislative package is expected to ease the process of organising assemblies and address the practical issues related to policing.
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31-10-2024

Taking reforms forward: Advocacy actions under the CSO Meter

Find out what actions CSO Meter Hub members are undertaking in 2024-25 to advocate for legislative changes.
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28-10-2024

Ukraine: Ethical rules of lobbying - a step towards transparency or a formality?

New rules on lobbying establish more transparent requirements for lobbyists. Still, increased control and the possibility of pressure from authorities could create risks for civil society organisations.
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21-10-2024

Georgia: The Open Government Partnership suspends Georgia's membership

The Government of Georgia has been officially suspended from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) following its failure to address concerns related to recent legislative measures that threaten civic freedoms and fundamental rights.
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21-10-2024

Georgia: Legal battle against law on Transparency of Foreign Influence continues at the European Court of Human Rights

Georgian civil society and media organisations filed an appeal against the restrictive ‘foreign agent law’ at the ECHR, highlighting the law's threat to fundamental freedoms and Georgia's European integration aspirations.
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18-10-2024

Moldova: First policy framework document on Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance

The White Paper sets the government’s strategic direction for future AI policies, in line with European standards.
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11-10-2024

Georgia: Constitutional Court rejects suspending law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence”

Despite widespread concerns from civil society, the Court's decision allows the foreign agent law to remain in effect until a final ruling is made. This has heightened fears of a shrinking civic space and Georgia’s commitment to EU integration.
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11-10-2024

The year 2024 so far: the state of civil society environment in the Eastern Partnership countries

From EU accession, through conflict and elections – what trends are affecting civic space in the region?
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01-10-2024

Georgia passes new law restricting LGBTQIA+ rights

CSOs criticise the law on the “Protection of Family Values and Minors” for restricting freedom of assembly and being used to divert public attention from urgent issues like poverty and inflation.
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20-09-2024

Belarus: Expanding criminal liability for recipients of foreign aid

Proposed amendments to the Criminal Code would criminalise almost any possible violations in the field of foreign aid, including in the early stage of receiving aid (even if the aid is used for permitted purposes and not prohibited ones).
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14-08-2024

Belarus: First criminal sentence for continuing CSO activities after liquidation

The criminal conviction against Hrodna Children's Hospice director in absentia becomes the first recorded verdict under article 193(1) of the criminal Code since its re-introduction in early 2022.
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12-08-2024

Azerbaijan: New administrative obligations hinder CSO activities

In July 2024, several changes were made to the process of reporting and approval of grant contracts, as well as financial reporting.
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