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European Commission VP Jourova meets with CSOs to discuss Defence of Democracy package

European Commission VP Jourova meets with CSOs to discuss Defence of Democracy package

by Alexandrina Najmowicz | 12 July 2023 | Advocacy, Defence of Democracy

On 6 July, the European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova organised a second meeting with CSOs to discuss challenges and concerns regarding the upcoming Defence of Democracy pack, particularly the directive on covert foreign interference, that European civil...
JOINT STATEMENT – EU Trilogues: The AI Act must protect people’s rights

JOINT STATEMENT – EU Trilogues: The AI Act must protect people’s rights

by Benjamin Goodwin | 12 July 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

This statement was originally published by EDRi on 12/07/2023 A civil society statement on fundamental rights in the EU Artificial Intelligence Act As European Union institutions begin trilogue negotiations, civil society calls on EU institutions to ensure the...
The Rule of Law report needs a broader approach and concrete recommendations in order to fully serve its purpose

The Rule of Law report needs a broader approach and concrete recommendations in order to fully serve its purpose

by European Civic Forum | 11 July 2023 | Rule of Law

(Please click here to read a French translation) On 5 July 2023, the European Commission published its fourth annual report reviewing the Rule of Law infrastructure and developments in 27 Member States in 2022. It assessed how recommendations from last year’s report...
A missed opportunity: European Parliament upholds facial recognition ban, but fails to properly protect people’s rights in AI Act vote.

A missed opportunity: European Parliament upholds facial recognition ban, but fails to properly protect people’s rights in AI Act vote.

by European Civic Forum | 14 June 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Statement

In today’s AI Act vote, MEPs failed to protect society at large, not to mention vulnerable groups like migrants and refugees, and voted against measures to introduce proper complaints and representation systems for human rights violations.

AI Act: Five steps to a truly rights-based law.

AI Act: Five steps to a truly rights-based law.

by Kerttu Willamo | 13 June 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Act in the European Parliament on 14 June, we’re calling on MEPs to protect fundamental rights. Here’s how to do so.   MEPs should vote to: Uphold fundamental rights protections introduced by the committees Ban...
JOINT LETTER: Civil society call to restore the details of European Commission officials in the EU Whoiswho register

JOINT LETTER: Civil society call to restore the details of European Commission officials in the EU Whoiswho register

by Benjamin Goodwin | 12 June 2023 | Advocacy

Over 110 representatives of civil society organisations have signed a joint letter, calling on the European Commission to restore details of its officials in the EU Whoiswho register. The letter, adressed to Commissioners Johannes Hahn and Vera Jourová, points out...
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