European Institutions

  • Hannan: Euro Breeds Extremism

    February 04, 2015

    U.K. Member of the European Parliament Dan Hannan writes that the election of the anti-euro Syriza party in Greece demonstrates that, far from being the "antidote to political extremism" its creators claimed it would be, the euro has become a catalyst for extremist groups across Europe.

  • ECHR: Life Sentence Complies with Convention

    February 04, 2015

    The European Court of Human Rights ("ECHR") has ruled that the U.K.'s imposition of a sentence of life imprisonment on a triple murderer and rapist did not violate the prisoner's human rights, as the Justice Secretary retains the right to release the prisoner under exceptional circumstances.

  • Election in Greece Sets up Conflict with EU

    January 28, 2015

    The Telegraph reports that the victory of the anti-austerity party Syriza in recent elections in Greece could put the government on a collision course with officials in the European institutions, who have stated that they have no plans to forgive any of the country's debt related to its "bailout" in 2010.

  • PACE Report Details Concerns over Mass Surveillance

    January 28, 2015

    A new report from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ("PACE") warns that mass surveillance by national governments may violate the rights to privacy, free expression, and a fair trial under the European Convention on Human Rights.

  • EU Considers Extensive Passenger Information Record

    January 28, 2015

    The Guardian reports that the European Commission is crafting a proposal that would require the maintenance of an EU-wide database that would store for up to five years 42 pieces of information gathered from each passenger on a flight within Europe or in and out of Europe.

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