83_125 substantive_scope 125. The Court observes at the outset that the right to freedom of assembly is a fundamental right in a democratic society and, like the right to freedom of 10 ZILIBERBERG v. MOLDOVA DECISION expression, is one of the foundations of such a society. Thus, it should not be interpreted restrictively (see G. v. the Federal Republic of Germany, no. 13079/87, Commission decision of 6 March 1989, DR 60, p. 256;