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Rule of Law in Croatia: The EU Echoes Plenković’s Perspective

While Plenković says there is no need to listen to the Ombudswoman because "he appointed her", referring to her critical remarks about the lack of response from the state leadership regarding a fascist salute, the European Commission praises the implementation of her recommendations.

EU Affairs in Croatia: Parliamentary Committee Determines National Positions for Discussion

Aware of the importance of European policies for the lives of citizens, and of the Parliament’s insufficiently active role in shaping national positions that influence those policies, Gong will monitor the work of the Parliamentary Committee on European Affairs in order to bring EU matters closer to citizens and civil society.

10. March 2025.

Gong calls for more transparency around content removal under the Digital Services Act

Ahead of the final draft of the Act on the Implementation of the Digital Services Act, Gong has sent MPs and committee members a proposal of amendments aimed at improving the implementation of the Act in Croatia

21. November 2024.

Gong addressed the European Parliament: The General State Attorney should not decide on conflicts of jurisdiction between DORH and EPPO

Gong has addressed the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions, pointing out inconsistencies between Croatian legislation and the Regulation on the EPPO.

AI Act adopted: can the first law of this nature ensure the rights of EU citizens?

The Council is taking a major step towards fostering trust in new technologies, as well as ensuring their transparency and accountability to European citizens.

The Commission as a political advertisement: Von der Leyen and HDZ showed that the Commission's new rules do not make sense

While von der Leyen is not allowed to emphasize her current position in the campaign, the same is not true for HDZ which has nothing to prevent it from using the leading person of the European Commission for its campaign, thereby putting other parties in an unfair position. Gong has alerted the Commission and the European Ombudsman to this issue.

EU Elections Panel: Center-Right Parties Do Not Care About Democracy if They Bring the Radical Right to Power

We discussed the state of democracy in Europe and the democratization of the European Union after the 2024 elections with candidates for the European Parliament

30. April 2024.

Here's how EU citizens can vote in European elections in Croatia

Citizens of EU member states living in Croatia need to register by May 9 to be able to vote for Croatian representatives

After more than three years of waiting, the European Commission presented new instructions for the participation of Commissioners in elections

26. January 2024.

Commission Releases New Election Guidelines Following Gong's Report on von der Leyen

After more than three years of waiting, the European Commission presented new instructions for the participation of commissioners in elections

26. October 2023.

Teachers' Perspectives on Gong's Civic Education: Enhancing Our Understanding of Politics and Media

What does it mean to be a citizen of the European Union? How do we actively participate in democratic societies? Why is it important to be media literate and understand new trends in communication? About 30 teachers from various regions of Croatia took part in 2023 civic literacy training, which entails three modules - political, […]

Gong and 59 organizations to the Council of the EU: Protect journalists against spyware and surveillance in the Media Freedom Act

The latest draft compromise text of the Council of the EU on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) provides for a "national security" exception to the general ban on deploying spyware against journalists without guarantees for the protection of sources. Gong joined journalists and other civil society organisations in urging Council to reconsider its position.

Where are the limits to freedom of expression: Second workshop on SLAPP's held for lawyers and activists

Education is crucial for all lawyers, but especially for judges.

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