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NGO report warns of rule of law erosion in five EU states
A coalition of 40 non governmental groups says civil liberties are under systematic attack in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia and urges urgent EU and member state measures.
Mar 30th 2026 · World
Insights
- The report was produced by 40 NGOs from 22 countries and documents a worrying dismantling of the rule of law in the EU.
- Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia are singled out for applying regressive policies that weaken democratic checks.
- The document describes systematic and intentional attacks on civil liberties in the named countries.
- The NGOs warn the trend is present both at national level and within European Union institutions.
- The group calls for strong, coordinated action by the European Commission and member states to reverse the decline.
Sources
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- Un informe constata «erosiones» del Estado de Derecho en cinco países europeos www.elcomercio.es
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