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3w ago

Nine EU Nations Push for ECHR Reform, Sparking Concerns Over Human Rights Protections

Led by Italy and Denmark, the group seeks to ease deportation of foreign criminals, while critics warn against undermining judicial independence.

Nach der Forderung von neun EU-Ländern nach einer Überprüfung der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention hat sich der Europarat am Samstag mit deutlichen Worten hinter den Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte (EGMR) gestellt, der die Einhaltung der Konvention überwacht.
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Overview

  • Italy and Denmark, joined by seven other EU nations, have called for a re-evaluation of the European Convention on Human Rights to address migration challenges.
  • The nine countries argue that the European Court of Human Rights' current interpretations hinder their ability to deport criminal migrants effectively.
  • The Council of Europe's Secretary-General, Alain Berset, has strongly defended the ECHR's independence, emphasizing its role in safeguarding fundamental rights and stability.
  • Critics, including Belgian Social Democrats, have condemned the initiative, describing it as a threat to the protection of human rights in Europe.
  • Denmark's upcoming EU presidency in July is expected to prioritize asylum policy, with this debate likely to remain a central focus.