Fundamental rights and the rule of law : national developments from a civil society perspective, 2018-2024

This report aims to synthesise civil society's views on national trends in fundamental rights and the rule of law, drawing on the EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group's first cycle of country visits. Covering the 27 EU Member States visited by the FRRL Group between 2018 and 2024, the report focuses on long-term trends and commonalities with respect to fundamental rights, the rule of law, democracy, and discrimination across Europe. The FRRL Group acknowledges the challenges in capturing a comprehensive view of each country's unique situation, but emphasises the added value of its socio-economic approach to these issues as well as the importance of dialogue in these areas. This qualitative approach, based on interactions with over 600 representatives from various organisations, provides insight into the social and economic contexts of fundamental rights and rule of law developments.