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Research Officer at @democracyreporting.bsky.social on human rights and the rule of law. Former: Budapest City Hall, @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social, member of the National Election Commission. Usual disclaimers.
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@hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social calls on the the @ec.europa.eu to seek interim measure against new Hungarian law targeting civil society, media and others.

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🇭🇺 🇪🇺 Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony asks Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to request an interim measure against a new legislative proposal that targets media, civil society, and others.

submitted 15 hours ago • 1 comment

@politico.eu: "The bill says threats to national sovereignty include influencing public opinion, promoting democratic debate, or challenging state-defined values like Christian culture and traditional family roles."

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

🇭🇺 A new Hungarian legislative proposal threatens to severely hinder the operation of rights protection organisations and the media. telex.hu/english/2025...

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‼️A Fidesz bill has been tabled at midnight that would make it extremely difficult for organisations receiving foreign funding to operate and exist in Hungary @telexhu.bsky.social reports. 🧵

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🚨🚨Major ruling expected this week from the General Court of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social on #Pfizergate- a ruling which may have lasting implications for @ec.europa.eu president @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's legacy. 🧵 www.politico.eu/article/von-...

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

#Poland ’s #EU Presidency: A breath of fresh air🌬️or a missed opportunity? ⚖️Judicial reforms & rights protection are on the table. But tackling democratic backsliding? Silence. 📺Watch the #RuleofLawWatch ep. 2. Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social explores promises & limits of Poland’s EU leadership:

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

What Can We Learn from the Iberian Power Blackout? (Call for Papers) The unprecedented power outage that struck mainland Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, provides an exceptional case study not only on the state of the energy transition but also on risk regulation lnkd.in/dP2yEqvz

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

🏃‍♀️ Faster courts needed for @europarl.europa.eu elections: Important recommendations for the @ec.europa.eu's Democracy Shield package. 🇪🇺

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

🇭🇺 Today, the Hungarian parliament adopted the law on withdrawing the mandate of members of the European Parliament. This is a concern for the EU as a whole. Read our blog post on the topic:

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

🇵🇱⚖️Last Friday, the Polish Ministry of Justice unveiled the eagerly awaited draft bill on reforming the judiciary, meant to address the situation of the so-called "neo judges" and reform the Supreme Court. It's a crucial element of the rule of law restoration package. 1/

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

🚨🚨 MAJOR NEWS: @ec.europa.eu fines Apple €500M and Meta €200M for breaking the rules of the EU Digital Markets Act, the first fines in the history of the act. 🧵 www.politico.eu/article/eu-f...

submitted 22 days ago • 7 comments

Von der Leyen with some optimism on the state of Europe in a @zeit.de interview today: “We don’t have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don’t invade our neighbors, and we don’t punish them. […] there are 12 countries on the waiting list to become members of the EU” www.zeit.de/politik/2025...

submitted 30 days ago • 2 comments

🇪🇺 Who decides on ousting a Member of the European Parliament? 🇭🇺 A new Hungarian law would allow national authorities to revoke the mandates of elected MEPs. With Beáta Bakó, we argue that an EU-level oversight is necessary.

submitted 37 days ago • 4 comments

Leading 🇪🇺 orgs created #Nets4Dem, a network of networks. We are building resilient democracies, reconnecting with citizens, and forging new pathways for political engagement! Learn more 👇 Nets4Dem.eu

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Big ideas💡need big brains🧠 Every year, the re:constitution Fellowship supports 15 early-career scholars & practitioners! As a fellow you will be part of a vibrant rule of law and democracy community. 📢Apply by April 3 👉 bit.ly/4lbnErk 📽Learn more about our network here: bit.ly/3E8as5w

submitted 49 days ago • 1 comment

Does the rule of law keep you up at night?🌙 Are you an expert in Polish politics? We’re hiring a consultant to analyse Poland’s 2025 presidential election, its impact on democracy & the rule of law in the country; and build political scenarios for different outcomes. 🎉Apply now!▶️ lnkd.in/dgWUDzAJ

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Proud to be the first to like the very first post of the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social on Bluesky!

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

Suspending Hungarian citizenship for dual nationals, violations of freedom of assembly and the attempt to ban Pride🏳️‍🌈 -- the Orbán government is escalating its efforts to stifle dissent and weaken human rights protections in Hungary🇭🇺. Our 2 new briefs explain the plans ➡️ helsinki.hu/en/legislati...

submitted 55 days ago • 1 comment