2024

‘Civil society realises the importance of joint actions to protect rights and freedoms’

‘The law is not about national security – it’s about the authoritarian regime’s control’

‘Anti-rights movements are gaining ground, challenging progress towards gender equality’

European farmers take to the streets

Protests point to need for a just climate transition

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The longer this government remains in power, the weaker democracy and the rule of law become’

‘The government curtails online expression critical of democratic and governance deficits’

‘Member states must introduce national anti-SLAPP legislation to protect public watchdogs’

‘These elections have reminded us that democracies are fragile and imperfect’

The long reach of authoritarianism

Transnational repression is on the rise – and it’s democratic states’ duty to stop it

‘We need constitutional protections for press freedom and access to information’

SOUTHERN AFRICA