February 10, 2012
In the recent weeks Europe was shaken by the signature of ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement). While Europe’s eyes are turned upon fighting with copyrights abuses, EU is proceeding with another agreement which might have a negative impact on human rights. On 13 December 2011 the Council has agreed to conclude the EU-US Passenger Name Record… » read more
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February 1, 2012
With the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty all Member States agreed that the EU should become a High Contracting Party to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In light of this obligation it is alarming that the accession is currently being sidetracked by political objections from the UK and France. On 25 January 2012,… » read more
Posted by Europe of Human Rights
The European Union and the Council of Europe take a number of legislative initiatives and develop recommendations that have an impact on human rights in Europe. This blogs aims to comment on the impact of EU and CoE on european human rights from a CEE cou
