Updates

New regulations will benefit commercial entities and public authorities; impact on CSO crowdfunding still needs to be clarified.

The Centre is expected to address the negative influence of malicious information on decision-making processes in the country.

By the end of 2023, it's expected that only 4 out of the 16 existing parties will still operate in the country.

Policing of the event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and raised concerns about government's ability to protect freedom of assembly.

Systematic repression against human rights defenders and civil society continues.

The police used excessive force and unnecessary pepper spray, raising concerns about the proportionality of their actions.

Government’s decision casts doubt on its commitment to anti-corruption reforms and eliminates an important multi-stakeholder channel for cooperation.

New measures are expected to help investigative journalists and civil society organisations to obtain timely data when requesting access to public information from a wider range of entities.

Draft law has been submitted for public discussion, with very short notice to receive comments.

One of the new rules is expected to positively affect CSOs, as it reduces tax burdens, but harsher penalties will be applied for violations of media laws.

New avenues for public participation will increase the involvement of civil society in decision-making and support the country’s EU accession plans.

Recent arrests give cause for concern about the protection of freedom of expression as well as the government’s commitment to supporting the critical process of European integration.