Protecting Civil Society Space in Europe

by name voted on 08.03.2022

Summary

A resolution addressing the increasing restrictions on civil society in Europe and calling for stronger EU protection and monitoring.

9 08.03.2022

Other

justice

civil law

government

human rights

social policy

european union

political party

equal treatment

public administration

administrative reform

Key points

The resolution identifies a widespread degradation of civic space across the European Union, affecting the ability of organisations to operate freely.
It warns against the use of 'chilling effects' caused by vague laws and disproportionate sanctions designed to induce self-censorship.
The document highlights specific threats such as legal, administrative, and fiscal harassment targeting human rights defenders and minority groups.
It calls for the creation of a European Civic Space Index to systematically monitor the situation in Member States.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

26 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Othmar KARAS

PPE

4:19 min

11. Announcement of voting results

Roberta METSOLA

Roberta METSOLA

PPE

0:25 min

6. Voting session

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the shrinking space for civil society in Europe Shrinking space for civil society in Europe

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