Coalition Against Transnational Repression Participates in Expert Meeting on Host State Responsibilities

6 August 2025

The Coalition Against Transnational Repression in Germany participated yesterday in a closed expert meeting hosted by the German Institute for Human Rights and organised in cooperation with the Human Rights Clinic of the Friedrich‑Alexander University Erlangen‑Nuremberg (FAU‑CHREN). 

The session formed part of the Clinic’s programme on Addressing Transnational Repression, which examines host states’ legal responsibilities in protecting individuals facing cross‑border threats and intimidation.

During the meeting, representatives of the Coalition outlined how the Coalition was formed, the diverse backgrounds of its member organisations, and the legal and policy gaps that continue to leave targeted communities without adequate protection.

The Coalition also shared insights into the structural reforms it advocates for — particularly the need for a dedicated national mechanism, stronger inter‑agency coordination, specialised support structures for affected individuals, and enhanced tools to hold perpetrator states accountable.

Participants further emphasised the importance of centring the lived experiences of individuals affected by transnational repression. Several members of the Coalition reflected on recurring patterns of intimidation, surveillance, and coercion, offering the Clinic’s researchers a people‑centred perspective on how current gaps in Germany’s system impact communities on the ground.