Clean elections04. December
Freedom of association27. November
Protest group Palestine Action has challenged its ban by UK government
Since the summer, many people in the UK have been arrested for publicly supporting a banned activist group. The government says that Palestine Action is a terrorist organization. The activists are fighting back—now also before the High Court in London.
Freedom of association27. November
Mass protests expected as Germany's far-right AfD to found youth wing
In Germany, the far-right AfD party has firmly established itself in political life and is now among the frontrunners in many opinion polls. Now the AfD wants to found a new youth organization—but this is attracting significant protests.
Political corruption26. November
French ex-president Sarkozy's conviction for campaign financing upheld
Sarkozy and his team are said to have spent around €20 million too much on his re-election campaign. The former president claims to have known nothing about it, but it is now costing him dearly.
Freedom of expression26. November
Court jails Turkish journalist for 'threatening' Erdogan: rights group
A popular Turkish political journalist and commentator has been sentenced to four years in prison after "threathening" President Erdogan. It's the latest in a string of events which shows how freedom of the press is under pressure in Turkey.
Freedom of expression25. November
German investigative media Correctiv declared 'undesirable' in Russia
Correctiv, the German investigative journalism platform, has been labeled as an 'undesirable foreign organisation' by Russia, meaning their activities in Russia are banned. Correctiv sees this as a sign their work is effective.
Equality before the law25. November
EU top court strengthens rights of married same-sex couples
Same-sex couple who marry in one EU nation must see their union recognised in another member state, even if those states don't allow same-sex marriage. That is the ruling of the ECJ, strengthening the rights of same-sex couples.
Clean elections24. November
Ally of separatist leader Dodik wins Bosnian Serb presidency
Barred Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik took home the bacon last night in a snap election when is ally, Sinisa Karan, won the presidency. These results are based on the counting of nearly 93% of the votes cast.
Direct popular vote24. November
Slovenians reject law on assisted dying in referendum
The law on medically assisted suicide was highly controversial in the EU country, a massive mobilisation against it by right-wing and church circles mobilised. They can be satisfied with the outcome, albeit a narrow one. The subject is now off the table for at least a year.