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Moldova: Opposition introduces draft Foreign Agents Law in Parliament CSOs worry that stigmatisation of civil society can become a campaign topic in the upcoming elections.

🔴 In #Moldova 🇲🇩 , opposition proposed a #ForeignAgentLaw!

While the draft is unlikely to pass, it signals the potential stigmatisation of civil society in the upcoming election campaign.

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Kazakhstan Proposes Foreign Agents Law for NGOs and Media - The Times Of Central Asia Members of Kazakhstan’s parliament have proposed adopting a law on foreign agents, requiring media outlets and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that

Kazakhstan’s proposed foreign agent law aims to enforce transparency among foreign-funded NGOs and media but faces expert skepticism over its necessity and potential impact on civil liberties timesca.com/kazakhstan-p... #foreignAgentLaw #NGO #Eurasia #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #CivilLiberties

'Georgia: Journalists and dissent under targeted attack.'

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**The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide** The guide offers advice on how to cope with an authoritarian government. ## 7. Proposing shocking laws as a distraction **Example**: In Hungary, the Orbán government proposed a controversial "foreign agent" law in 2017, similar to Russia's, which would have required NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents[2]. This provoked widespread outrage and protests. **People's Response**: While Hungarians focused on fighting this law, the government pushed through less visible but equally damaging legislation, such as nationalizing private pension funds and cutting welfare spending[6]. Civil society organizations and opposition parties eventually recognized this tactic and began to focus on broader issues of democratic backsliding. ## 8. Targeting women and minorities **Example**: In Poland, the government has challenged women's social status and interfered with reproductive rights. In 2020, the Constitutional Tribunal, influenced by the ruling party, imposed a near-total ban on abortion.

**People's Response**: This decision sparked massive protests across Poland, known as the Women's Strike. Hundreds of thousands of women and their allies took to the streets, forming one of the largest protest movements in Polish history[5]. These protests not only focused on reproductive rights but also broader issues of democracy and rule of law. ## 9. Attempting to control the judiciary **Example**: In Hungary, the Orbán government has systematically undermined the independence of the judiciary. In 2018, they established a new administrative court system under government control to handle politically sensitive cases[3]. **People's Response**: Hungarian civil society organizations, opposition parties, and international bodies like the European Union have fought against these changes. Lawyers and judges have organized protests and public awareness campaigns. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a human rights organization, has been particularly active in documenting and challenging judicial reforms through legal actions and public advocacy[1]. These examples demonstrate how East Europeans have resisted authoritarian practices through various means, including mass protests, strategic focus on key democratic institutions, and leveraging international support. The ongoing struggle highlights the importance of civil society, independent media, and international cooperation in preserving democratic values. - With love, your Eastern European friends * `#LearnFromEurope` - #DemocracyInDanger - #CivilRights - #JudicialIndependence - #FightForFreedom - #HungaryProtests - #WomensStrikePoland - #ForeignAgentLaw - #JudicialReform - #StandWithWomen - #SolidarityWithMinorities - #ProtectOurCourts - #CivilSocietyMatters - #EasternEuropeResistance - #DemocraticBacksliding - #HumanRightsDefenders - #RuleOfLaw https://verfassungsblog.de/the-authoritarian-regime-survival-guide/

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Georgian parliament backs ‘Russia-style’ foreign agent law despite major protests The rules have put the country on a collision course with the EU — and its own citizens.

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