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Ukraine Takes a Step Towards Judicial Reform
July 19, 2021
The Atlantic Council writes that after years of Ukraine struggling to reform its flawed judicial system, MPs adopted two laws that could potentially establish foundations for the reboot of the country’s legal system backing the relaunch the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) and High Council of Justice (HCJ).
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EU Adopts New SCCs For Transfers of Personal Data
July 14, 2021
The European Commission adopted a new set of standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S. or other countries that are not deemed to ensure adequate protection for personal data taking into consideration the July 2020 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Schrems II that declared the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework for data transfers invalid.
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Venice Commission: Russia's 'Foreign Agent' Amendments Violate Human Rights
July 14, 2021
The Venice Commission has sharply criticized recent Russian amendments to laws regulating so-called ‘'foreign agents," saying they constitute “serious violations” of basic human rights, referring to Russia's "foreign agent" legislation that was adopted in 2012 that requires noncommercial organizations that receive foreign assistance to be registered and submit to audits.
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Moldova on Pro-EU Course after Elections
July 14, 2021
Voters have set Maldova on a pro-EU path for at least four years after a solid parliamentary majority to the center-right Party of Action and Solidarity, led by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who ran on a platform of European integration, economic development and anti-corruption.
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Polish Court Postpones Constitutional Case that May Deepen Conflict with EU
July 14, 2021
In a case that could deepen conflict with the European Union and jeopardize Poland’s membership, A top Polish court postponed a ruling on whether the constitution takes precedence over EU treaties, as Warsaw responds to what it claims is unjustified interference in its internal affairs by the European Commission.
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