Balancing freedom of expression in the modern world

Date of article: 01/12/2017

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Balancing freedom of expression in the modern world
01/12/2017
Freedom of expression is a vital human right in any well-functioning democracy enabling many other rights, said FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty during his speech to the human rights committee of the Polish national council of attorneys at law in Warsaw on 1 December. He spoke of some of the challenges of upholding this right, at a time when support for promoting and protecting human rights appears to be weakening in some parts of Europe.
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies heads discuss support to EU migration and security agendas

Date of article: 30/11/2017

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30/11/2017
The FRA Director outlined the Agency’s role and current work in providing practical, hands on fundamental rights expertise and support to EU institutions and Member States during the annual heads of Justice and Home Affairs agencies meeting in Lisbon on 28 November.
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Conference explores return procedures in Greece

Date of article: 30/11/2017

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30/11/2017
On 27 November, the Agency highlighted the potential fundamental rights impact of return procedures during the Greek Ombudsman’s conference on the return of third country nationals and the rule of law.
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