State of Human Rights in Belgium 2024 Report

Comprehensive annual report by the Ligue des Droits Humains examining the state of human rights in Belgium throughout 2024. The report documents critical challenges facing democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms, including the rise of far-right political movements across Europe and their influence in Belgium. Key topics covered include press freedom, migration policies, algorithmic surveillance, police practices, drug policy, social welfare issues, and environmental justice. The report analyzes the erosion of democratic norms, attacks on fundamental rights, and the implementation of European legislation on asylum and border control. It provides detailed assessments of how human rights are being protected or undermined through government policies, court decisions, and civil society responses. The document serves as a vital resource for understanding contemporary human rights concerns in Belgium and Europe.