The Liberties’ Online Civic Space Report, the first report specifically focusing on the state of the online civic space in the EU, focuses on inadequate protection of fundamental rights online. The report covers developments in 11 EU countries over the past five years, revealing issues such as online smear campaigns, doxxing, and efforts to regulate Big Tech. Emphasizing the importance of defending digital rights, the report focuses on the challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation, and attacks on individuals, advocating for public interest. Specific concerns include online harassment, hate speech, and discrediting campaigns against journalists and civil society actors. The report calls for urgent EU action to address these issues and protect online rights. Read more here.
Source: Liberties