Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law: trends in EU Member States - Search results

This report relays the views of German civil society on fundamental rights and the rule of law.

This report, published by Open Society Foundations Germany in July 2021, gives an overview over recent restrictions for civil society in Germany…Show details

An anti-discrimination law had been put in place in Germany. However, seeking legal help for those who experienced discrimination at the workplace based on…Show details

The authorities emphasised that laws were issued in a transparent, accountable and democratic way and a great deal of attention was paid to impact assessments.

As a general introduction, participants referred to the 2020 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters without Borders in April 2021. Germany's rating had dropped by two points…Show details

Freedom of association and freedom of assembly were guaranteed by the German Constitution. Nevertheless, the authorities underlined that both freedoms could be limited by law.

Participants described social dialogue as lively; the authorities added that collective bargaining was given full autonomy, while the trade unions suggested that the benefits…Show details

This position paper by the German Bar Association was issued in May 2020 as part of the targeted stakeholder consultation for the 2020 Rule of Law Report.

This position paper by the German Bar Association was issued in March 2021 as part of the targeted stakeholder consultation for the 2021 Rule of Law Report.