EU Rule of Law report downplays threats to civil society

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Georgia: Human rights crisis deepens amid crackdown on protests

“EU foreign affairs ministers gathering on 16 December to discuss Georgia should call for an independent investigation into the country’s clampdown on peaceful anti-government protests” – HRW

Open letter: HLG Going Dark report is fundamentally flawed

A “High Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement”, HLG Going Dark, made fundamentally flawed recommendations for EU digital security policy. IFEX joins EDRI and a broad coalition in rejecting their #InsecurityByDesign agenda.

Joint letter to European Commission President: EU should oppose Türkiye’s “agent of influence” bill

IFEX and other signatories have expressed profound concern over the draft legislation, as it represents a significant threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and association, press freedom, and the public’s right to information.