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Our Rule of Law

Student-led organization based in Groningen highlighting the violations of the Rule of Law ⚖️

11/06/2026

What makes people feel like Europe is truly theirs to shape? That is the question that brought us to Florence this week.

We were honoured to be part of the official opening of ’s archives at . Seventy years of believing that Europe will not be built by treaties alone. That culture, belonging, and shared futures matter.

07/05/2026

What keeps us going? The people. 💙

We built ORoL for anyone who feels something important is at stake. Not just law students, but doctors, journalists, engineers, all asking the same questions about democracy in Europe.

Something new is coming 👀 follow us and stay tuned!

30/04/2026

What happens when you give 45 students from across the EU the tools, the mentors, and a seat at the table? They show up. 💪🏼

We built the Our Rule of Law Academy to do exactly that, pairing students from 25 Member States with world-leading rule of law experts, sending them to Brussels to pitch real policy proposals to real policymakers, and publishing their work for the world to read. 📘⚖️

Because the future of European democracy shouldn’t wait until we graduate 👀

08/03/2026

🤝 — thank you for having us on your podcast!

If you are curious to hear more about the backstory behind our project, make sure to check out the link in our bio 🫡

23/10/2025

✨ Spotlight on: 🇪🇸 ✨

This marks the final post in our Our Democracy Report series — where 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs mapped the strengths and challenges of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 Only 3% of Spaniards see their justice system as “very independent,” while over half view it negatively — reflecting low trust and perceived political influence.

👉 Strength mapped: Spain ranks above the EU average in digital skills (66% vs. 55.6%) and is a leader in digital justice reform — boosting transparency and access to rights.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Political interference in the judiciary, low youth voter turnout, and uneven climate transition threaten democratic inclusion and trust.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Depoliticise judicial appointments, invest in civic education, and ensure a fair, regionally balanced green transition.

👥 : Iría García, Edison R. Bobadilla & Teresa Mañé — mentored by Daniel Sarmiento

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Spain.

22/10/2025

The Our Democracy Report — co-authored by 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs — explores the state of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 Despite the voting age being lowered to 16, Malta ranks 14th lowest in citizenship education in the EU — highlighting gaps in civic understanding among young voters.
👉 Strength mapped: Malta’s strong digital infrastructure and high digital literacy (63% with basic digital skills) foster accessibility and innovation.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Political influence in justice, weak media freedom, and ongoing discrimination limit equal participation.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Strengthen civic education, repeal politicised justice reforms, and align asylum policies with human rights standards.

👥 : Elisa Micallef, Haile Grima, Krizia Testa & Hayley Wightman — mentored by Emma Portelli & Steffi Vella

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Malta.

21/10/2025

✨ Spotlight on: 🇵🇱 ✨

The Our Democracy Report — co-authored by 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs — explores the state of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 55% of LGBTQ+ people in Poland report discrimination in education, healthcare, or public services — the highest rate in the EU.

👉 Strength mapped: With 46.3% of 25–34-year-olds holding a university degree and the lowest unemployment rate in the EU (2.6%), Poland stands out for education and economic empowerment.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Persistent judicial politicisation, incomplete equality protections, and slow progress on climate goals continue to undermine democratic trust.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Strengthen judicial independence, advance equality and anti-discrimination protections, accelerate a fair climate transition, and promote affordable housing and youth entrepreneurship.

👥 : Magdalena Kulka, Olga Musiał, Ewa Wójcik & Magdalena Włoczewska — mentored by Anna Wójcik

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Poland.

20/10/2025

The Our Democracy Report — co-authored by 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs — explores the state of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 Only one-third of young Austrians (16–26) feel represented in parliament — a sharp drop from 69% in 2018, showing growing disillusionment among youth.

👉 Strength mapped: Austria leads in digital governance — 78% of 16–34-year-olds use e-government tools and 65% have basic digital skills (8th in the EU), making services more transparent and inclusive.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Political interference, media concentration, and persistent discrimination continue to erode equality and institutional trust.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Strengthen judicial independence, safeguard media freedom and pluralism, and advance equality and anti-discrimination protections.

👥 : Lily Maydell, Nikola Lewicka & Maximilian Serdar — mentored by Katharina Pabel

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Austria.

16/10/2025

The Our Democracy Report — co-authored by 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs — explores the state of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 82% of Irish citizens are satisfied with democracy — well above the EU average (58%) — yet only 28% feel they have a say in politics, and just 21% believe the government uses public input effectively (OECD, 2024).

👉 Strength mapped: Ireland leads in education and opportunity — 85% of adults complete secondary school, and 65% of young adults go to university, one of the highest rates in Europe.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Youth disengagement, underrepresentation, limited access to justice, and slow climate progress weaken democratic participation.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Lower the voting age to 17 and expand civic education, raise the legal aid threshold and digitise justice systems, and support a fair climate transition through sustainable farming and transparent national dialogue.

👥 : Estela Liobikaite, Marjia Siddik, Lizett Polli & Renato Urtusuastegui — mentored by Laurent Pech & Tom Hickey

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Ireland.

15/10/2025

The Our Democracy Report — co-authored by 60 young Democracy Rapporteurs — explores the state of democracy across 16 EU member states, Ukraine & the EU level.

📊 Belgium ranks 5th in the EU for gender equality and has the second-lowest gender pay gap (4.7%) — with women under 25 earning slightly more than men.

👉 Strength mapped: Strong equality laws, transparent pay reporting, and collective wage bargaining make Belgium a frontrunner in closing gender gaps and fostering fairness across society.
👉 Weaknesses mapped: Low citizen participation, overcrowded prisons, and unregulated online political advertising threaten public trust and democratic accountability.
👉 Recommendations mapped: Institutionalise citizen dialogues at federal and regional levels, guarantee long-term funding to improve prison conditions and justice efficiency, and regulate online political advertising while promoting digital literacy to counter manipulation.

👥 : Louise Moulaert, Jane Thiels & Kato Vangrysperre — mentored by Wouter Wolfs

➡️ Swipe to see how young Democracy Rapporteurs are mapping democratic resilience across Belgium.

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