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Ivan Godársky

Slovakia Slovakia

328

President Pellegrini signed the anti-NGO law. Ombudsman reacted and challenges its constitutionality

The anti-NGO ("Russian law") may mean a disproportionate interference in the privacy of active citizens, and a significant administrative burden for civil organisations. The Ombudsman considers the law discriminatory and files a motion to the Constitutional Court.

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

143

[Press Freedom Index 2025] SLOVAKIA IS FALLING

RSF in its assessment downgraded Slovakia from 29th to 38th. Since the 2023 parliamentary elections, the Robert Fico's government has been deliberately creating a hostile environment for independent journalism. In addition, the instigator of the 2018 murder of Ján Kuciak and his fianceé has yet to be convicted.

Ivan Godársky
European Union European Union

782

Election Assessment Mission to the 2024 EP Elections

The Election Assessment Mission deployed by the Election-Watch presented its Preliminary Statement, evaluating the European Parliament elections. MEMO 98 took part as a focal point for Slovakia.

Ivan Godársky
European Union European Union

879

[EP elections] Pre-election Assessment Mission Report

The PEAM Report evaluates the preparations for the European Parliament elections. On 10 June, the Mission will present its Preliminary Statement in Brussels (information inside). MEMO 98 takes part as a focal point for Slovakia.

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

1510

[SCIENCE+] We know better

Increasing distrust of the media is a problem that could undermine democracy as such – but is it really true? And if so, how do people form opinions in such atmosphere? How do they choose the source and what influences them?

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

2382

[PATFox] Anti-SLAPP Curriculum

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) predstavujú rastúcu hrozbu pre slobodu prejavu a verejnú diskusiu. O čo v SLAPP žalobách ide, ako sa na ne pripraviť a ako im čeliť?

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

1406

Seminár | Strategické žaloby proti účasti verejnosti (SLAPP)

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) predstavujú rastúcu hrozbu pre slobodu prejavu a verejnú diskusiu. Ako im čeliť?

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

1446

Anti-SLAPP Trainings

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a growing threat to freedom of expression across the European Union, designed to scare journalists and human rights defenders into silence and restrict public debate.

Ivan Godársky
Slovakia Slovakia

824

DO NOT GAMBLE WITH THE SECURITY OF SLOVAKIA

"Our security cannot be the subject of partisan calculations," analysts warn in an open letter.

Ivan Godársky
Belarus Belarus

1083

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN CONTINUOUS BRUTALITY AGAINST FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN BELARUS

MEMO 98 supports the statement by of major Slovak media on the kidnapping of Raman Protasevich by Lukashenka's regime

Ivan Godársky