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Europe on trial

As Europe faces economic, political and cultural challenges, what role can and should the law play? In this series, the Guardian law site examines the key legal issues facing Europe today – including asylum and migration, religion and sovereignty, fundamental rights, press freedom and the role of the courts

12 January 2020

  • Judges and lawyers from across Europe demonstrate in Warsaw over amendments to Poland’s judicial laws.

    Judges join silent rally to defend Polish justice

    Officials from across Europe protest in Warsaw against erosion of freedoms

2 September 2010

  • How big corporations are blocking reform of intellectual property law

    Fiona Macmillan

    Fiona Macmillan: Lobbying power obstructs meaningful programme of change to international regulation, though there are causes for optimism

26 August 2010

  • Muslim woman wearing a burqa in Paris, France

    France's ban on the Islamic veil has little to do with female emancipation

    Joan Wallach Scott
    Joan Wallach Scott: A focus on women's rights is being used to justify intervention in religious and public life that would otherwise be unacceptable

23 August 2010

  • France burqa ban

    Europe's union riven by government attacks on minorities

    James A Goldston

    Supporters of the EU and the goal of a 'closer union' must speak out against growing hostility to ethnic and religious freedoms, writes James A Goldston

19 August 2010

  • Cassette tape

    Amended 'gag law' removes publishers' liability - but leaves journalists still facing huge penalties

    Francesca Fanucci

    Francesca Fanucci: Investigative reporters may face prison sentences and fines of up to €10,000 for the leaking of illegally recorded information

16 August 2010

  • How EU integration bars the persecuted from finding refuge in Europe

    Les Back
    Les Back: Asylum seekers' experiences are uncomfortably close to a dark recent past that spawned the EU ideal

12 August 2010

  • Consensus is the right approach for the European court of human rights

    Robert Wintemute

    Robert Wintemute: Complainants may be disappointed by judgments based on minimum standards, but the court's strength lies in them

10 August 2010

  • The European Court of Justice

    Is the European court of justice a legal or political institution now?

    Michelle Everson

    Michelle Everson: Increasingly controversial rulings threaten to further erode the credibility of an institution founded on noble principles

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