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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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06-08-2024

Ukraine: Mobilisation affects CSO operations, some safeguards introduced

Following the adoption of the ‘Mobilisation Law’, the new Order No. 160 allows CSOs funded by international donors to continue their critical humanitarian projects.
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05-08-2024

Moldova: New data protection law adopted

The law, which transposes GDPR into Moldovan legislation, was adopted in the second reading of the Parliament.
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31-07-2024

Belarus: Excessive licensing chokes civil society activities

Increasingly, new mechanisms of direct or indirect licensing are introduced in Belarus, limiting the opportunities for CSOs to carry out social services, sports and other types of activities.
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31-07-2024

Armenia: New draft law on antidiscrimination is now open to public discussion

CSOs welcome the draft, which aims to set up a new anti-discrimination body, but they highlight legislative gaps, including the need for improved legal protection of LGBTQIA+ persons.
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19-07-2024

Georgia: Legal battle against law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” in Constitutional Court

121 civil society and media organisations challenge the so-called "Russian law”. CSOs aim to repeal the law and temporarily suspend its unconstitutional clauses, emphasising the law's threat to EU and NATO integration and fundamental freedoms.
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10-07-2024

Ukraine: Parliament adopted new Law on Public Consultations

The Draft Law creates conditions for active public participation and ensures their interests are considered during the decision-making process.
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