Theme
Democracy
and Freedoms
The status of democracy and fundamental freedoms in the
Euro-Mediterranean region has continued to backslide or remained at a negative status quo over the past years. The sweeping powers, permitted to governments under the Covid-19 pandemic, have in many countries exacerbated illiberal and authoritarian trends. Political regimes often seem unwilling or incapable to pursue genuine democratic reforms and protect fundamental freedoms. Collaborations between civil society organisations, state actors and international actors like the EU is also increasingly put under pressure from new populist political forces, and increasing instability.
Latest Publications
The EU Must Prioritise Justice, Accountability, and Civil Society in Syria’s Transition
As the Brussels 9 Conference on Syria convenes today, bringing together key international stakeholders to discuss the future of EU engagement with Syria, we, the undersigned human rights and civil
Türkiye: Repression of opposition Voices intensifies
In recent weeks, as part of its crackdown on social and political opposition, the Turkish government has intensified its systematic repression, increasing pressure on civil society organizations, political parties, human
JOINT OPEN LETTER TO MEMBER AND OBSERVER STATES OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CALLING ON THEM TO ADDRESS ONGOING REPRESSION OF CIVIC SPACE IN ALGERIA DURING THE 58th SESSION OF THE COUNCIL
New country visit report provides opportunity for states to address the crackdown 3 March 2025 Dear Permanent Representatives of member and observer states of the UN Human Rights Council, The
Joint civil society letter ahead of the European Union-Israel Association Council
In a letter published ahead of the European Union (EU)-Israel Association Council, a coalition of civil society and human rights organisations publish a clear case for the EU to suspend