EU: Judicial independence in Member States discussed at the European Parliament
On 15 January 2025, the ICJ, in cooperation with MEP Michal Wawrykiewicz and MEP Tineke Strik, hosted the final event of the Rule of Law for Lawyers (ROLL) project at the European Parliament.
EU: The newly elected European Parliament must act to strengthen human rights and the rule of law
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the other 67 members of the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) address the newly elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) with an urgent call to prioritise the promotion and protection of human rights....
EU: ICJ and civil society urge the EU to prioritize equality and non-discrimination
The ICJ and 140 civil society organizations call on EU leaders to ensure that equality before the law and non-discrimination be central priorities in the EU’s upcoming work programme.
EU: ICJ urges continued scrutiny of Hungary and Poland under Article 7 TEU
Ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council meeting on 25 June, the ICJ and other organizations call on EU Ministers in a joint letter to take the Article 7.1 TEU procedure against Hungary forward and issue recommendations.
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