Sign up now: Strengthening the rule of law and press freedom in the EU
The rule of law ensures that everyone is held accountable according to the same rules, while a free press keeps a spotlight on the centres of powers. However, we have seen how the erosion of one has led to the weakening of the other, undermining democracy in the European Union….
Event: Free elections to resolve the crisis in Belarus
On 1 and 2 June 2021, we held the international conference on “Democratic Elections for Resolution of Crisis in Belarus”. Our purpose was to bring together Belarusian and international experts on elections to discuss ideas for holding early elections as a means to ending the political crisis in Belarus. In…
Power and the covid-19 pandemic: Webinar series
Marking the conclusion of the “Power and the COVID-19 Pandemic” symposium, an upcoming webinar series running from 12-14 May will bring together contributors from around the world to discuss the impact of the pandemic on law and governance, drawing on five cross-cutting themes: human rights democracy the rule of law…
Watch now: Launch of new DRI report on covid-19 and the rule of law in the EU
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, EU Member States have been among the hardest-hit countries in the world. Suffering from high mortality rates and successive waves of infection, states (re)introduced highly restrictive measures. To evaluate how the pandemic response has affected the rule of law across the EU, Democracy Reporting…
Webinar: Power and the covid-19 pandemic
One year on how has the covid-19 pandemic affected the law, and the way states govern? Should we be concerned about the ongoing use of emergency powers? How can we look forward to what lies ahead? Marking the launch of the 2021 “Power and the COVID-19 Pandemic” Symposium, this webinar…
Tunisia: Access to information – a prerequisite for managing crises
On Monday, 28 September 2020, Tunisia celebrated this year’s International Access to Information Day under the theme “The Right of Access to Information in Times of Crisis”. At a time characterised by the intense global spread of covid-19, access to information remains a fundamental right for citizens and a necessity…
What may happen: Pathways for a political transition in Belarus
While it is not clear whether the public protests in Belarus will succeed in effecting political change, they have surprised observers by their strength and determination. This article looks at possible pathways for a transition. 1. A revolutionary scenario The demonstrators have so far acted in a highly civil manner….
Webinar: The Rule of Law and Long-Term Impacts of Covid-19 Emergency Measures
Almost all EU Member States have introduced states of emergency or enacted similar measures to contain the spread of covid-19. These legal regimes have profoundly affected the rule of law, altering the political and legal landscape. As EU countries gradually lift the lockdowns and begin opening their borders and economies,…
Legal News: The Constitutional Court of Ukraine and the Judicial Reform Process
The Attempt of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine to Determine Fundamentals of the Judicial Reform Process – DRI Legal News by Kostyantyn Krasovsky These views do not necessarily represent the views of DRI In early 2020, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU, or “the Court”) decoded a number of cases…
DRI в Україні шукає тренерів для підготовки майбутніх фахівців з держуправління
Democracy Reporting International в Україні шукає тренерів для підготовки майбутніх фахівців з держуправління Назва посади: тренер для «Молодь – потенціал регіону! Твори зміни сам. 2020.» Період співпраці: короткострокове завдання з лютого по квітень включно, 2020 року Місто проведення Програм: Львів Контекст та мета програми: Democracy Reporting International (Офіс зі сприяння…