Theme
Democracy
and Freedoms
![](https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TURKEY-LAWYERS-scaled.jpg)
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
![](https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/statement-poster-1-300x300.jpeg)
Italy Must Review its Decision to Classify Egypt as a “Safe Country of Origin”
41 civil society organizations express their deep concern for Italy’s decision to classify the Arab Republic of Egypt as a “safe country of origin”, under Legislative Decree No. 25/2008, paragraph
![](https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/english-300x169.jpg)
Tunisia: The authorities must release opposition figures and end politically motivated prosecutions
JOINT PRESS RELEASE 7 May 2024 The Tunisian authorities must immediately end prosecution of political opposition figures and release those who have been held for more than a year without
![](https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NewsWebsite_Cover-3-300x169.png)
The Al Jazeera law in Israel – One more step in silencing dissent
On April 1st , the Israeli Knesset passed the so-called “Al Jazeera” law, granting the government authority to shut down foreign news outlets operating in Israel if they were deemed
![](https://euromedrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/L5yDPzE6_400x400-300x300.jpeg)
Joint statement: Egypt must immediately and unconditionally release anti-torture protester Mahmoud Hussein
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison simply for wearing a T-shirt with an anti-torture slogan, 15 Egyptian and international
Related Pages
Euromed Standing Watch
The podcast amplifying Human Rights Voices
Training Guide
EU Advocacy
Related Members
Other Themes
Migration and Asylum
Restrictive migration policies and inadequate legislative protection across the Euromed (and beyond) mean that asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees face unique challenges in adjusting to life in their host countries.
Women's Rights and Gender Justice
EuroMed Rights strives to actively promote the rights of women and women’s participation in public life as well as promoting gender equality in the Euro-Med region.
Accountability, Justice and Space for Civil Society
In recent years, many governments across the Euro-Mediterranean region have tended to adopt ever more repressive measures and policies to curtail civil society activism and muzzle critical voices.
Economic and Social Rights
A new regional programme of EuroMed Rights focuses on economic and social rights (ESR), building on our extensive work in Tunisia over the last years. The Network strives to put social justice concerns at the heart of its work.