Human Rights

Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 in Europe to Build 'Metaverse'

October 20, 2021

Facebook said it plans to hire 10,000 workers in the European Union over the next five years to work on a computing platform that connects people virtually, but which raises privacy concerns.
TikTok's Lead EU Regulator Opens Two Data Privacy Probes

September 15, 2021

TikTok’s lead data privacy regulator in the European Union has opened two inquiries into the Chinese-owned platform related to the processing of children’s personal data and transfers of personal data to China.
Euronews: US Company Taken to EU Court Over Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals' in Landmark Case

September 15, 2021

US-based Chemours, a spinoff company of DuPont, which includes brands such as Teflon, has been named in a landmark case at the EU Court of Justice, over allegations that the chemical giant has worked to prevent action on harmful chemicals, with a decision expected in early 2022.
The G7 Meets to Discuss Afghanistan

August 25, 2021

A call between the leaders of G7 was held with the purpose of buying more time for a coordinated response but due to no possible agreement to extend troop presence beyond August, the group discussed setting conditions for dealing with the Taliban.
COVID: Vaccinated May Obtain More Rights in Germany

August 10, 2021

Following the recent passing of France’s « Health Pass », Germany may not be far behind with their own version of a Covid Pass as two top members of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have kicked off a big debate over special rights for those vaccinated against COVID-19.
China, U.S., Follow the EU’s Example and Step up Pressure on Big Tech

August 10, 2021

China and the United States are joining the EU as tech enforcers as China begins moving to assert control over companies like Alibaba, while the U.S., with bipartisan support, is taking on Google and Facebook in court.
France: Tens of Thousands March against ‘Health Pass’ for Third Straight Weekend

August 04, 2021

Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities for the third strait weekend against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government, with an interior ministry official stating that 204,090 had demonstrated across France, including 14,250 in Paris alone, 40,000 more than the previous week.
Italian MP Chased Out of Parliament by Security for Protesting Green Pass

August 04, 2021

Following the Italian government’s announcement that from August 6 people must present proof of immunity or vaccination to access various services and leisure activities, an Italian MP protested the decision by holding a « NO GREEN PASS » poster and was quickly chased out of parliament by security officials.
Green Pass Backlash Forces France to Soften the Rules

July 21, 2021

Following the French Government’s plans to put into place a strict « green pass » with proof of vaccination or negative test for entering into bars, restaurants and shopping centers, tens of thousands protest in the streets throughout France.
Venice Commission: Russia's 'Foreign Agent' Amendments Violate Human Rights

July 14, 2021

The Venice Commission has sharply criticized recent Russian amendments to laws regulating so-called ‘'foreign agents," saying they constitute “serious violations” of basic human rights, referring to Russia's "foreign agent" legislation that was adopted in 2012 that requires noncommercial organizations that receive foreign assistance to be registered and submit to audits.