by European Civic Forum | 18 September 2023 | Statement
In the opening words of her State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen rightly pointed out the need for institutions to “[earn] the trust of Europeans to deal with their aspirations and anxieties.” However, what followed did not explain how to achieve that goal. Four years into this Commission’s term, the speech offered almost no policies to address underlying problems, instead asking merely for a bunch of reports on persistent and well-known issues.
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.
by European Civic Forum | 11 May 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Statement
Today, the LIBE and IMCO Committees of the European Parliament voted on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, making several amendments to ensure fundamental rights, the rule of law and civic space are better protected.
by ECF Member | 16 February 2023 | Statement
88 organisations declare their support for the five activists bringing legal action over the infiltration of social and labour movements by a police officer from the Spanish National Police Corps in Barcelona.
by Benjamin Goodwin | 06 December 2022 | Statement
This joint statment was drafted by: Access Now, European Digital Rights (EDRi), Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, and the Refugee Law Lab. Click here to read the PDF. The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will regulate...
by Vladimir SESTOVIC | 03 May 2022 | Statement
Original statement signed by human rights organisations and collectives (including the European Civic Forum) in defence of the rule of law, democracy and society published by Iridia on 3 May 2022 State surveillance on journalists, politicians, and lawyers in Spain...
