Rights and equality
Equality, you know what I mean?
Wednesday 04 December 2019 |
Valentina Vivona | OBC Transeuropa
Over the last twenty years, European directives have facilitated the creation of equality bodies. The majority of these institutions are still not very familiar to European citizens, but there are some exceptions in south-eastern countries
Equality bodies in Europe
Wednesday 04 December 2019 |
Valentina Vivona | OBC Transeuropa
Equality bodies are national institutions that tackle discrimination in society. Building on Equinet data, OBCT has developed an Index to assess the effectiveness of these institutions.
Copyright reform: the forthcoming EU directive we'll all be worrying about in a few years time
Wednesday 13 June 2018 |
Giorgio Comai | OBC Transeuropa
On June 20, the Legal Affairs committee of the European Parliament will vote on a proposed directive for Copyright reform. Sounds obscure? It is actually a hotly debated topic: the new directive may well shape how the internet will look like in a few years, among other things changing how linking and uploading of contents works.
Is Chinese A.I. Bluffing its Way into Europe?
in depth
Thursday 03 October 2019 |
Vincent Lorin | VoxEurop
Locked for years in digital alienation, the EU has set a new standard on data protection and privacy, wrestling back some control from Silicon Valley. But with the coming of age of AI-based applications, Chinese firms strive in turn for a piece of the colony.
Dark patterns: born to mislead
in depth
Wednesday 13 November 2019 |
Federico Caruso | OBC Transeuropa
Digital platforms often trick users into giving up their personal data or buying particular products. These “dark patterns” go against European legislation, but authorities are struggling to combat them.
Homophobia is on the rise in Hungary
Wednesday 30 October 2019 |
Laszlo Arato | EUrologus
According to a new survey by the Eurobarometer, most Hungarians are extremely dismissive of LBGTI people, and the rate has greatly increased over the last few years. This attitude is consistent across most issues connected with LGBTI rights, and it is in line with Fidesz's policy.
European reporters more and more obstructed in their work
Tuesday 30 April 2019 |
Emanuela Barbiroglio | VoxEurop
Reporters Without Borders’ 2019 Index shows that journalists’ working conditions in Europe are declining year after year, and that the death of four reporters in two and a half years should sound as a warning signal for those who care about democracy and freedom of the press.
Hungarian prisons are the most overcrowded in Europe
Wednesday 10 July 2019 |
Laszlo Arato | EUrologus
Lithuania is the EU country with the highest rate of inmates in relation to the population, but prison overcrowding is the highest in Hungary.
Health in prisons (WHO)
Monday 02 September 2019 |
Alternatives Economiques Set up by the WHO, the European database on health in prisons (HIPED) includes data on prison mortality, disease screening, and the prevention and treatment of diseases.
People behind bars in Europe
Friday 11 January 2019 |
Alexander Damiano Ricci | VoxEurop
Since the turn of the century, the Old Continent stands out as the only macro-region experiencing declining numbers in its prison population. However, positive developments in Russia are key in explaining the trend. The EU benefits from the positive dynamics in Eastern and Central Europe. Recent data for Italy are worrisome.
