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ποΈ Civil Liberties Union For Europe
βοΈ Defending rights. Promoting freedoms. For all.
β Democracy. Rule of law. Free speech.
π Authoritarianism. Data surveillance.
π―ββοΈ Berlin & Brussels
π² Quoted by Guardianβ’ Spiegelβ’ Politico
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βοΈ Defending rights. Promoting freedoms. For all.
β Democracy. Rule of law. Free speech.
π Authoritarianism. Data surveillance.
π―ββοΈ Berlin & Brussels
π² Quoted by Guardianβ’ Spiegelβ’ Politico
π link.liberties.eu/3146e5
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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New Board Elected at Liberties
On 15 December, the General Assembly of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) approved the appointment of a new Board, which will hold a mandate for the next two years.
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On 15 December, the General Assembly of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) approved the appointment of a new Board, which will hold a mandate for the next two years.
More on the new Board π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/n...
December 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
New Board Elected at Liberties
On 15 December, the General Assembly of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) approved the appointment of a new Board, which will hold a mandate for the next two years.
More on the new Board π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/n...
On 15 December, the General Assembly of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) approved the appointment of a new Board, which will hold a mandate for the next two years.
More on the new Board π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/n...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Libertiesβ Board and team extend their heartfelt thanks to BalΓ‘zs for his leadership and express their full confidence and support for Ilina as she guides Liberties through this transition period.
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More details π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/l...
Leadership Transition at Liberties
Announcement
www.liberties.eu
December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Libertiesβ Board and team extend their heartfelt thanks to BalΓ‘zs for his leadership and express their full confidence and support for Ilina as she guides Liberties through this transition period.
More details π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/l...
More details π www.liberties.eu/en/stories/l...
π£ Leadership Transition at Liberties
As of 1 January 2026, Ilina Neshikj has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Liberties. She was appointed by the Board following the decision of Libertiesβ founder and Executive Director since 2017, Balazs Denes, to step down from his position.
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As of 1 January 2026, Ilina Neshikj has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Liberties. She was appointed by the Board following the decision of Libertiesβ founder and Executive Director since 2017, Balazs Denes, to step down from his position.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
π£ Leadership Transition at Liberties
As of 1 January 2026, Ilina Neshikj has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Liberties. She was appointed by the Board following the decision of Libertiesβ founder and Executive Director since 2017, Balazs Denes, to step down from his position.
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As of 1 January 2026, Ilina Neshikj has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Liberties. She was appointed by the Board following the decision of Libertiesβ founder and Executive Director since 2017, Balazs Denes, to step down from his position.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Handbook: How To Use the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union For Litigation
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How To Use the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union For Litigation: Handbook
The EU Charter for Human Rights has untapped potential as a strategic tool to protect and advance a wide range of human rights across the EU. To boost its use, Liberties has developed a handbook on ho...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Handbook: How To Use the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union For Litigation
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E-Learning: Using the EU Charter to Advance the Protection of Fundamental Rights in the EU (Module 1/4)
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Using the EU Charter to Advance the Protection of Fundamental Rights in the EU - Module 1
Module 1 of this course looks at the catalogue of rights contained in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
E-Learning: Using the EU Charter to Advance the Protection of Fundamental Rights in the EU (Module 1/4)
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π A warm thank you to all participants for their insights, energy and commitment β your contributions made these discussions truly valuable.
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Got interested? See our essentials belowπ
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
π A warm thank you to all participants for their insights, energy and commitment β your contributions made these discussions truly valuable.
Got interested? See our essentials belowπ
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Got interested? See our essentials belowπ
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The workshop was linked to the Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the #EUCharter of #FundamentalRights (10β11 December), as well as a joint roundtable between Liberties, the European Commission and key stakeholders on the afternoon of 11 December.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The workshop was linked to the Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the #EUCharter of #FundamentalRights (10β11 December), as well as a joint roundtable between Liberties, the European Commission and key stakeholders on the afternoon of 11 December.
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The meeting brought together Liberties members and leading experts, including trainers from previous editions. It also featured a session with policymakers from the European Commission, the European Parliament and key Member States.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The meeting brought together Liberties members and leading experts, including trainers from previous editions. It also featured a session with policymakers from the European Commission, the European Parliament and key Member States.
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This year, we took the next step with a follow-up meeting that:
πShared lessons learned from membersβ strategic litigation work
πExplored recent cases & trends before the CJEU
πIdentified opportunities for joint advocacy
πDiscussed the creation of a litigation hub focused on Charter-based cases
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πShared lessons learned from membersβ strategic litigation work
πExplored recent cases & trends before the CJEU
πIdentified opportunities for joint advocacy
πDiscussed the creation of a litigation hub focused on Charter-based cases
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This year, we took the next step with a follow-up meeting that:
πShared lessons learned from membersβ strategic litigation work
πExplored recent cases & trends before the CJEU
πIdentified opportunities for joint advocacy
πDiscussed the creation of a litigation hub focused on Charter-based cases
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πShared lessons learned from membersβ strategic litigation work
πExplored recent cases & trends before the CJEU
πIdentified opportunities for joint advocacy
πDiscussed the creation of a litigation hub focused on Charter-based cases
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Exploring the Potential of The EU Charter Through Strategic Litigation
Over the past three years, Liberties has run its annual training βUsing the Charter of Fundamental Rights for Strategic Litigation,β supported by a dedicated Litigation Handbook (find link & resources below).
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Over the past three years, Liberties has run its annual training βUsing the Charter of Fundamental Rights for Strategic Litigation,β supported by a dedicated Litigation Handbook (find link & resources below).
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December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Exploring the Potential of The EU Charter Through Strategic Litigation
Over the past three years, Liberties has run its annual training βUsing the Charter of Fundamental Rights for Strategic Litigation,β supported by a dedicated Litigation Handbook (find link & resources below).
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Over the past three years, Liberties has run its annual training βUsing the Charter of Fundamental Rights for Strategic Litigation,β supported by a dedicated Litigation Handbook (find link & resources below).
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December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The majority of the 2025 EU Rule of Law Recommendations are recycled, and only few are fully implemented, our research finds.
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Libertiesβ 2025 Gap Analysis: Rule of Law Report Needs Serious Reform | LibertiesEU
The majority of the 2025 EU Rule of Law Recommendations are recycled, and only few are fully implemented, our research finds.
www.liberties.eu
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The majority of the 2025 EU Rule of Law Recommendations are recycled, and only few are fully implemented, our research finds.
www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
Libertiesβ sixth annual #RuleOfLaw report assesses how well governments respected the rule of law by documenting their efforts across six thematic areas, and reviewing the implementation of the European Commissionβs recommendations from the prior year.
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Liberties Rule of Law Report 2025
βDemocratic race to the bottom but some shoots of hope: an in-depth assessment on the rule of law in the EU by 43 civil rights organisations.
www.liberties.eu
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Libertiesβ sixth annual #RuleOfLaw report assesses how well governments respected the rule of law by documenting their efforts across six thematic areas, and reviewing the implementation of the European Commissionβs recommendations from the prior year.
www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
Patterns of corruption throughout many European nations have become more entrenched in recent months, as highlighted in Libertiesβ 2025 Rule of Law Report.
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www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
The Cost of Corruption: How Weak Oversight Enables Wrongdoing in Europe
The Cost of Corruption: How Weak Oversight Enables Wrongdoing in Europe
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December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Patterns of corruption throughout many European nations have become more entrenched in recent months, as highlighted in Libertiesβ 2025 Rule of Law Report.
www.liberties.eu/en/stories/r...
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"The Civil Liberties Union for Europe, a rights watchdog, had earlier this year said Bulgaria's anti-corruption framework is being used as a tool against political and business opponents of the de facto owners of state institutions."
Missed our report and gap analysis?
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EU commission warns Bulgaria, as PM resigns in anti-graft protests
EU commission warns Bulgaria, as PM resigns in anti-graft protests
The European commission issued a warning to Bulgaria, as anti-graft protests continue to erupt throughout the country as its prime minister's resigns.
euobserver.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"The Civil Liberties Union for Europe, a rights watchdog, had earlier this year said Bulgaria's anti-corruption framework is being used as a tool against political and business opponents of the de facto owners of state institutions."
Missed our report and gap analysis?
See our essential resourcesβ¬οΈ
Missed our report and gap analysis?
See our essential resourcesβ¬οΈ
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December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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"The concept of universalism is fading, just like the idea that human rights are meant for everyone. In some countries they apply to everyoneβexcept environmental activists."
Libertes' Balazs Denes on rule of law issues today at the LIBE committee:
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Libertes' Balazs Denes on rule of law issues today at the LIBE committee:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"The concept of universalism is fading, just like the idea that human rights are meant for everyone. In some countries they apply to everyoneβexcept environmental activists."
Libertes' Balazs Denes on rule of law issues today at the LIBE committee:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
Libertes' Balazs Denes on rule of law issues today at the LIBE committee:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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