The European Commission marked World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, promising its ‘unwavering support’ . But this isn’t enough. The latest MFRR annual report shows

The European Commission marked World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, promising its ‘unwavering support’ . But this isn’t enough. The latest MFRR annual report shows

Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key races * Tracker: live NYC mayoral election results * New York mayoral election – live updates * Share your views on the New York mayoral election results Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani was elected on Tuesday as the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating the former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and making history as the city’s first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old democratic socialist and state assembly member from Queens, secured victory with more than 50% of the vote. Cuomo, 67, finished second with just over 40%, while Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa received just over 7% of the vote. Continue reading...

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Track Hungary's evolving restrictions on freedom of assembly and LGBTI rights. Learn about the 2025 law, EU legal action, and ongoing challenges to civil liberties

I see little sign here that the liberal establishment truly acknowledges the failures that led to the Biden election debacle. There must be a reckoning, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

Au cours d’une conférence organisée par des catholiques intégristes, le milliardaire a dit que « son action prioritaire en France » était de stimuler une politique nataliste chrétienne et « de souche…

The supreme court has made a mockery of gender recognition. Our politicians must not allow the EHRC to further shatter trans lives, says journalist Freddy McConnell

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Asociația ARK Oradea a anunțat miercuri că va „acționa în judecată” Primăria Oradea, după ce instituția, prin semnătura primarului Florin Birta, a decis să interzică încă o dată organizarea Marșului Oradea Pride 2025. Reprezentanții comunității LGBT+ anunță că nu renunță și că vor ține marșul și fără aprobare, pe o rută alternativă, „sub forma unui protest paşnic”.

The 30th Pride march in the Hungarian capital took place despite a police ban, with organisers putting the number of attendees at between 180,000 and 200,000. (https://archive.ph/PCBcQ)

By refusing to act, the European Commission enabled the ban and left activists alone to defend fundamental rights. A joint declaration by ILGA-Europe, Forbidden Colours, Reclaim EU, EL*C and OII-Europ...

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The Hungarian government has moved to try to ban Pride under the pretext of protecting children.

The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel’s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."

Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on LGBT rights in Hungary will come to a head next month. The European Commission has an opportunity to support the bloc's...