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16 July 2019

Applications Now Open for Matra RoLT Training: “Public Procurement”

The Rule of Law and Human Rights Must Be Seen as Complimentary, Not Antagonistic

Erinda Ballanca, Albania's People's Advocate delivers keynote speech at the 2019 Matra RoLT Alumni Days in Tirana. on the need of rule of law and human rights to reinforce one another.

Applications Now Open for Matra RoLT Training: “Detention and Alternative Sanctions”

Applications are now open for Matra Rule of Law Training "Detention and Alternative Sanctions" to be held 5-12 September 2019. Deadline is 7 July 2019.

Working Towards Independence of the Judiciary in Armenia: Interview with Hayk Hovhannisyan 2019 ROLT Alumni

Interview on the future of rule of law in Armenia with Hayk Hovhannisyan, Supreme Judicial Council of Armenia Member. and one of the first ROLT participants from Armenia.

Applications Open for Trainings: “Decentralisation and Citizen Participation” &“Public Finance Management”

Applications are now open for Matra Rule of Law Trainings "Decentralisation and Citizen Participation" and "Public Finance Management" to be held 19–28 June 2019. Deadlines: 14 April and 21 April.

Bill on “Transparency of Civil Society Organisations” Should Be Immediately Withdrawn

Statement on why the Dutch Transparency of Civil Society Organisations bill violates fundamental rights and should be immediately withdrawn.

Dutch Parliament Explores Rule of Law Backsliding in Hungary and Poland

Representatives of academia, the judiciary, and civil society discussed the rule of law in Hungary and Poland with the Dutch Parliamentary Commission on European Affairs in The Hague.

European Parliament Votes in Favour of the European Values Instrument

The European Parliament recently voted in favour of the European Values Instrument. Find out why this is an important step in defending civic space and democracy in Europe.

Applications Now Open for the Matra RoLT Training: “Human Rights and Minorities”

NHC is now accepting applications for the 2019 Matra Rule of Law Training Human Rights and Minorities.

Rule of Law is Not Only a National Matter

The 2018 Rule of Law Training Alumni Day took place in Belgrade this year. Participants discussed the rule of law and important role civil servants play in its functioning.