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🛐Religious freedom in the EU?
Read this blog part of our FOCUS project! ⤵️
And learn more about our project on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights here: focuscharter.eu
Read this blog part of our FOCUS project! ⤵️
And learn more about our project on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights here: focuscharter.eu
Religious freedom in the EU remains as pertinent and contested as ever.
In a new Focus Symposium – In Good Faith, JAKOB GASPERIN WISCHHOFF & TILL STADTBÄUMER explore freedom of religion and examine the latest developments from an EU law perspective:
verfassungsblog.de/in-good-faith/
In a new Focus Symposium – In Good Faith, JAKOB GASPERIN WISCHHOFF & TILL STADTBÄUMER explore freedom of religion and examine the latest developments from an EU law perspective:
verfassungsblog.de/in-good-faith/
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
🛐Religious freedom in the EU?
Read this blog part of our FOCUS project! ⤵️
And learn more about our project on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights here: focuscharter.eu
Read this blog part of our FOCUS project! ⤵️
And learn more about our project on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights here: focuscharter.eu
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🇪🇺⚖️🇵🇱 Revenge is a dish best served cold (and after five years). Moments ago, CJEU, in the case Commission v. Poland, found that the Polish Constitutional Tribunal has not only violated EU law with its anti-EU rulings, but also was (is) not an independent court established properly by law. 1/
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🇪🇺⚖️🇵🇱 Revenge is a dish best served cold (and after five years). Moments ago, CJEU, in the case Commission v. Poland, found that the Polish Constitutional Tribunal has not only violated EU law with its anti-EU rulings, but also was (is) not an independent court established properly by law. 1/
#Disinformation, an election strategy?! We keep hearing how content spreads online just in time to influence voters; Europe wasn’t an exception. Just ahead of 2026 elections, we’re back to analyse the networks behind this. Our #DisruptDisinfoNetworks project will look deeper into these threats⬇️
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
#Disinformation, an election strategy?! We keep hearing how content spreads online just in time to influence voters; Europe wasn’t an exception. Just ahead of 2026 elections, we’re back to analyse the networks behind this. Our #DisruptDisinfoNetworks project will look deeper into these threats⬇️
Your Data Access toolkit 👇🏽
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
We clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
We clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Your Data Access toolkit 👇🏽
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
We clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
We clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
As political debate shifts online, it’s getting more personal, more emotional, and more violent toward women.
We saw this firsthand while monitoring Sri Lanka’s 2025 local elections 🔎
Here’s what we found 👇
We saw this firsthand while monitoring Sri Lanka’s 2025 local elections 🔎
Here’s what we found 👇
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
As political debate shifts online, it’s getting more personal, more emotional, and more violent toward women.
We saw this firsthand while monitoring Sri Lanka’s 2025 local elections 🔎
Here’s what we found 👇
We saw this firsthand while monitoring Sri Lanka’s 2025 local elections 🔎
Here’s what we found 👇
Youth in Nigeria is gearing up! 🔥
They are absorbing all the knowledge they need to take part in elections, not just watch them; this time they are going digital.
Under the WYDE Civic Engagement project the CJID is supporting young people in Nigeria to use digital tools and work towards democracy.
They are absorbing all the knowledge they need to take part in elections, not just watch them; this time they are going digital.
Under the WYDE Civic Engagement project the CJID is supporting young people in Nigeria to use digital tools and work towards democracy.
December 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Youth in Nigeria is gearing up! 🔥
They are absorbing all the knowledge they need to take part in elections, not just watch them; this time they are going digital.
Under the WYDE Civic Engagement project the CJID is supporting young people in Nigeria to use digital tools and work towards democracy.
They are absorbing all the knowledge they need to take part in elections, not just watch them; this time they are going digital.
Under the WYDE Civic Engagement project the CJID is supporting young people in Nigeria to use digital tools and work towards democracy.
⚖️ Passionate about the #RuleofLaw?
We are hiring a Research Officer to join our team in Berlin! If you have: a strong legal background; a deep understanding of the EU’s Rule of Law landscape; and experience working with media, policymakers or social media then apply before Dec 19 👉 bit.ly/48H2QT5
We are hiring a Research Officer to join our team in Berlin! If you have: a strong legal background; a deep understanding of the EU’s Rule of Law landscape; and experience working with media, policymakers or social media then apply before Dec 19 👉 bit.ly/48H2QT5
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
⚖️ Passionate about the #RuleofLaw?
We are hiring a Research Officer to join our team in Berlin! If you have: a strong legal background; a deep understanding of the EU’s Rule of Law landscape; and experience working with media, policymakers or social media then apply before Dec 19 👉 bit.ly/48H2QT5
We are hiring a Research Officer to join our team in Berlin! If you have: a strong legal background; a deep understanding of the EU’s Rule of Law landscape; and experience working with media, policymakers or social media then apply before Dec 19 👉 bit.ly/48H2QT5
Cyclone Ditwah continues to impact Sri Lanka; we stand in solidarity with our colleagues who have been impacted by the recent floods.
DRI is here to support them as they rebuild, recover and continue their essential work with communities across the country.
DRI is here to support them as they rebuild, recover and continue their essential work with communities across the country.
December 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Cyclone Ditwah continues to impact Sri Lanka; we stand in solidarity with our colleagues who have been impacted by the recent floods.
DRI is here to support them as they rebuild, recover and continue their essential work with communities across the country.
DRI is here to support them as they rebuild, recover and continue their essential work with communities across the country.
Your Data Access toolkit 👇🏽
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
In our resource, we clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
In our resource, we clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Your Data Access toolkit 👇🏽
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
In our resource, we clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
Our latest update shows major platforms still make researcher access slow, inconsistent, and overly restricted.
In our resource, we clearly lay out what data’s available, what’s missing, and how platforms and the European Commission can fix it.
Digital spaces should empower - not silence - women and girls 💯
Today we join UNMISS, UNDP South Sudan, and the NEC in South Sudan for #16DaysOfActivism to address GBV and violence against women in politics, ahead of the 2026 elections.
Let’s unite to end abuse, both online and offline! 👏🏽
Today we join UNMISS, UNDP South Sudan, and the NEC in South Sudan for #16DaysOfActivism to address GBV and violence against women in politics, ahead of the 2026 elections.
Let’s unite to end abuse, both online and offline! 👏🏽
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Digital spaces should empower - not silence - women and girls 💯
Today we join UNMISS, UNDP South Sudan, and the NEC in South Sudan for #16DaysOfActivism to address GBV and violence against women in politics, ahead of the 2026 elections.
Let’s unite to end abuse, both online and offline! 👏🏽
Today we join UNMISS, UNDP South Sudan, and the NEC in South Sudan for #16DaysOfActivism to address GBV and violence against women in politics, ahead of the 2026 elections.
Let’s unite to end abuse, both online and offline! 👏🏽
🏗️Rebuilding the rule of law:
NOT a sprint BUT an obstacle course 🚧 with new hurdles at every turn!
@jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social takes the mic🎙️ again to share insights on Poland’s tense political race: where is the system still stumbling?
revdem.ceu.edu/2025/11/17/h...
NOT a sprint BUT an obstacle course 🚧 with new hurdles at every turn!
@jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social takes the mic🎙️ again to share insights on Poland’s tense political race: where is the system still stumbling?
revdem.ceu.edu/2025/11/17/h...
How’s the Rule of Law in Poland? – In Conversation with Jakub Jaraczewski | Review of Democracy
In this podcast, Jakub Jaraczewski examines the progress the Bodnar ministry made in undoing the consequences of eight years of Law and Justice rule. He also discusses the challenges that lie ahead fo...
revdem.ceu.edu
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🏗️Rebuilding the rule of law:
NOT a sprint BUT an obstacle course 🚧 with new hurdles at every turn!
@jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social takes the mic🎙️ again to share insights on Poland’s tense political race: where is the system still stumbling?
revdem.ceu.edu/2025/11/17/h...
NOT a sprint BUT an obstacle course 🚧 with new hurdles at every turn!
@jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social takes the mic🎙️ again to share insights on Poland’s tense political race: where is the system still stumbling?
revdem.ceu.edu/2025/11/17/h...
“If we can’t legislate, we’ll find another way.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social on how polarisation makes protecting the rule of law harder in Poland. A warning for democracies worldwide 💯
Read more: bit.ly/3KarlQm
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social on how polarisation makes protecting the rule of law harder in Poland. A warning for democracies worldwide 💯
Read more: bit.ly/3KarlQm
Fixing a politicized judicial system isn't easy, as Poland is finding out
Donald Tusk’s government in Poland has struggled to reverse changes to the judicial system made by the previous nationalist, conservative government.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“If we can’t legislate, we’ll find another way.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social on how polarisation makes protecting the rule of law harder in Poland. A warning for democracies worldwide 💯
Read more: bit.ly/3KarlQm
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social on how polarisation makes protecting the rule of law harder in Poland. A warning for democracies worldwide 💯
Read more: bit.ly/3KarlQm
While world leaders debate Ukraine’s future over the phone, @avalaina.bsky.social reminds us: Justice is hard but necessary work 🕊️
➕ 600 people joined us at @blnensemble.bsky.social to hear her speak about documenting Russia’s war crimes since 2014, work that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize.
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➕ 600 people joined us at @blnensemble.bsky.social to hear her speak about documenting Russia’s war crimes since 2014, work that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
While world leaders debate Ukraine’s future over the phone, @avalaina.bsky.social reminds us: Justice is hard but necessary work 🕊️
➕ 600 people joined us at @blnensemble.bsky.social to hear her speak about documenting Russia’s war crimes since 2014, work that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize.
1/6
➕ 600 people joined us at @blnensemble.bsky.social to hear her speak about documenting Russia’s war crimes since 2014, work that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize.
1/6
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🇪🇺🇵🇱⚖️🎙There are days when nothing happens, and there are days when two podcasts featuring your truly get published on the same day as our entire comms team is off sick. The first one is in with our friends from the CEU Review of Democracy, on the restoration of the rule of law in Poland. 1/
🎙️ In our new podcast, @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social examines the progress of undoing the consequences of eight years of illiberal rule in Poland, and the challenges that lie ahead. 🇵🇱🇵🇱🧑⚖️
🎧 Listen to it now:
👉 tinyurl.com/2ywn387b
🎧 Listen to it now:
👉 tinyurl.com/2ywn387b
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇱⚖️🎙There are days when nothing happens, and there are days when two podcasts featuring your truly get published on the same day as our entire comms team is off sick. The first one is in with our friends from the CEU Review of Democracy, on the restoration of the rule of law in Poland. 1/
In its efforts to restore the rule of law, the Polish government faces many issues. But a particular headache has been what to do with "neo-judges".
A recent decision by the #ECHR buys the Polish government more time.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social brings you the details 👇
A recent decision by the #ECHR buys the Polish government more time.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social brings you the details 👇
🇵🇱⚖️The European Court of Human Rights announced this week that it will once again adjourn, for a year, all the pending cases against Poland concerning the right to a fair trial in cases presided over by "neo-judges". A victory for the Tusk government, but how long can this situation go on? 1/
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In its efforts to restore the rule of law, the Polish government faces many issues. But a particular headache has been what to do with "neo-judges".
A recent decision by the #ECHR buys the Polish government more time.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social brings you the details 👇
A recent decision by the #ECHR buys the Polish government more time.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social brings you the details 👇
When states selectively implement human rights rulings, who pays the price?
In this case: women.
In this case: women.
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When states selectively implement human rights rulings, who pays the price?
In this case: women.
In this case: women.
🕊️“People in Ukraine dream of peace”
Nobel laureate @avalaina.bsky.social visited our office today to discuss civil society in Ukraine and the latest 28-point plan, presented by the U.S. to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Her thoughts 👇
Nobel laureate @avalaina.bsky.social visited our office today to discuss civil society in Ukraine and the latest 28-point plan, presented by the U.S. to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Her thoughts 👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🕊️“People in Ukraine dream of peace”
Nobel laureate @avalaina.bsky.social visited our office today to discuss civil society in Ukraine and the latest 28-point plan, presented by the U.S. to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Her thoughts 👇
Nobel laureate @avalaina.bsky.social visited our office today to discuss civil society in Ukraine and the latest 28-point plan, presented by the U.S. to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Her thoughts 👇
How free is civil society online? 🌐
At #ICSW2025, #EUSEE launched its latest brief on how digital tech is being weaponised to restrict freedoms across 86 countries - and how civil society is fighting back, calling on governments, donors, and tech companies to protect civic space online.
At #ICSW2025, #EUSEE launched its latest brief on how digital tech is being weaponised to restrict freedoms across 86 countries - and how civil society is fighting back, calling on governments, donors, and tech companies to protect civic space online.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
👀Disinformation spreads everywhere, all at once!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
👀Disinformation spreads everywhere, all at once!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
⚠️Last call! #DisinfoCon2025 Day 2 Webinar kicks off this afternoon! Be part of the conversation: As Europe is rethinking its digital space, we are asking the ultimate question, can it find its own path beyond the reach of U.S. Big Tech?
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Moving Beyond US Tech Dependence: Paths, Challenges, and Opportunities for European Digital Sovereignty. After registering, you will receive a confirmation ...
As Europe's dependence on US-based digital platforms deepens, critical questions emerge around geopolitical autonomy, innovation, and control of the information space. This panel will explore:
1. How...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
⚠️Last call! #DisinfoCon2025 Day 2 Webinar kicks off this afternoon! Be part of the conversation: As Europe is rethinking its digital space, we are asking the ultimate question, can it find its own path beyond the reach of U.S. Big Tech?
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
How healthy is Europe’s digital democracy? 🕵🏽
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
How healthy is Europe’s digital democracy? 🕵🏽
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
📌 The #EuropeanDemocracyShield initiative from the @ec.europa.eu is about to be published.
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📌 The #EuropeanDemocracyShield initiative from the @ec.europa.eu is about to be published.
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
Time to take stock of the rule of law! ⚖️
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
⚖️🗺️Our friends at World Justice Project just released the 2025 edition of the Rule of Law Index. Unsurprisingly, they found an accelerating decline in the state of the rule of law globally. Let's take a look at Central & Eastern Europe and how this trend plays out there. 1/
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Time to take stock of the rule of law! ⚖️
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇