Civic Space Under Pressure (Germany): German police are preparing for major security operations around AfD’s Erfurt congress after an internal threat assessment warns left-wing groups and civil society could blend into protests, with police expecting about 2,500 left-wing extremists and higher violence risk. Civil Society Crackdown (Georgia): CIVICUS says Georgia’s civic space has deteriorated sharply, citing repressive protest laws, punitive penalties, and restrictions on foreign funding, while urging release of political prisoners and an end to retaliation against independent groups. Transparency Fight (India—Maharashtra): Maharashtra suspended controversial RTI Rules 2026 after backlash from RTI activists and Anna Hazare’s hunger strike threat, following proposed higher fees and added citizenship and procedural hurdles. Human Rights & Detention (Belarus): Lukashenko pardoned 32 prisoners on Independence Day, including 28 convicted on “extremist” charges linked by rights groups to political persecution. Environmental Governance (Philippines): DENR shifted from just planting to improving seedling survival after exceeding Arbor Day targets, tying tree-planting to flood control and disaster mitigation. Religious Freedom & Policy (Bangladesh): A minister warned against misuse of Islamic symbols on flags, saying it could confuse society and be exploited to portray Bangladesh as vulnerable to militancy. Protest & Hunger Strike (India): Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike health worsened (blood sugar reportedly down to 60) as CJP leaders expanded agitation plans. Privacy Enforcement (US—EFF): EFF and allies urged the FTC to reject X’s petition to end or shorten a long-running privacy compliance order tied to user data misuse.