The Council of Europe is seeking public input on a draft guidance note examining the impact of generative AI on freedom of expression. Open until 12 August 2025, the consultation invites stakeholders to help shape non-binding recommendations aimed at safeguarding human rights and democratic values in the evolving digital landscape.
The Commission's workshop marks a final attempt to secure support for the Code of Practice before the self-regulatory initiative becomes operational. However, its success will depend on whether large AI firms ultimately decide to sign on.
The Global Network Initiative and Global Partners Digital have published a major new report, 'The Road to WSIS+20,' mapping how key governments approach the twenty-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society. Produced with partners across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas through an ICANN Grant Program project, the publication analyses national priorities, evolving governance trends and the implications of new UN digital initiatives for the future of WSIS.
Members of the Freedom Online Coalition have issued a joint statement urging states and technology companies to prevent internet shutdowns and other disruptions to digital communications during armed conflict. The coalition argues that such measures deepen humanitarian crises, undermine human rights protections and restrict access to life-saving information.
At the heart of the dismissals lies a procedural limitation under Belgian law. Associations like NOYB are only allowed to file complaints as representatives of specific individuals, not independently in their own name.
The European Accessibility Act entered into application on 28 June 2025, setting EU-wide standards to make key products and services—such as smartphones, e-books, and banking terminals—accessible to persons with disabilities. By harmonising requirements across member states, the Act aims to reduce daily barriers, support equal participation in society, and foster inclusive innovation.
Members and the observer of the Freedom Online Coalition have released a 2025 Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, calling for AI governance grounded in international human rights law and multistakeholder cooperation. The statement will be launched at the 2025 Internet Governance Forum in Lillestrøm.
As cyber threats grow more complex and personal across Africa, a new push for justice is calling governments, tech companies, and communities to act together.
From digital deepfakes to economic exploitation, global experts reveal how online threats are evolving faster than current laws can contain them.
NIS2 expands cybersecurity requirements and penalties, covering more sectors in public and private industries.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
