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ECJ Official Finds Authority to Review Extraditions
May 11, 2016
According to The Daily Mail, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU has opined that the ECJ has the authority to review requests for the extradition of criminal suspects from EU member states to non-EU countries to determine whether the extradition is compatible with the EU Charter for Fundamental Rights.
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New EU Rules Facilitate Counterterrorism Action by Europol
May 11, 2016
The European Parliament has approved new rules for Europol that ease the EU law enforcement agency's ability to set up specialized units and coordinate with private companies to counter "religiously inspired terrorism."
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EU Report Calls for Integrated Policy on Land Use
May 11, 2016
A report from the European Environment Agency calls for the integration of land-use policies across the EU and pushes the performance of environmental impact assessments before authorities permit projects that impact land.
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ECJ Upholds EU Tobacco Restrictions
May 11, 2016
The Court of Justice of the EU has held that the EU had the authority to enact rules set to take effect this month that provide for standardized tobacco packaging, including images of diseased human organs, and restrict the sale of electronic cigarettes across the bloc.
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FRA Seeks Role in Rights Processes at National Level
May 11, 2016
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has announced consultations with equality bodies, national human rights institutions, and ombudspersons across Europe on their communication with national parliaments in order to evaluate whether the Agency could contribute to and influence any of these processes.
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