The Wałęsa v. Poland Judgment in the Context of the Ongoing Judicial Crisis in Poland
Observations of ASSEDEL on the ongoing work of the Venice Commission ASSEDEL prepared a report contributing to the ongoing assessment conducted by
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At the Edge of Dignity: Inside the Netherlands’ Asylum Crisis
For years, the Netherlands has prided itself on its strong human rights tradition, however images released in the summer of 2022 from
REFUGEE RIGHTS IN GREECE
SUBMISSION OF ASSEDEL FOR THE UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW FOR GREECE, 52nd SESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUP, May 2026 Over the past
Artificial Intelligence and the Law: The Need to Strengthen the Existing Regulatory Framework for Live Facial Recognition by Law Enforcement in the United Kingdom
As live facial recognition (LFR) becomes more common in public spaces across the United Kingdom, critical questions are being raised about its
Human rights at risk: an analysis of the Italian Security Bill (Decreto Sicurezza) and its impact on fundamental freedoms
The enactment of the Italian Security Bill (Decreto Sicurezza), formalized through Decree-Law No. 48 of 11 April 2025 and later converted into
An evaluation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025
Notwithstanding decades of anti-discrimination laws, racial and ethnic minorities across Europe continue to face persistent barriers to equality. In response, the EU
Elections in Times of Crisis
Democratic processes in times of crisis face heightened challenges that threaten the stability and legitimacy of electoral systems across Europe and beyond….
From Rule of Law to Risk of Torture? Sweden Before the UN Committee Against Torture
This report explores why Sweden, a country widely recognized for its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has
ASSEDEL’s Submission for the UN Universal Periodic Review of Belgium
ASSEDEL (European Association for the Defence of Rights and Freedoms) is pleased to announce the official submission of its stakeholder report to