The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has ruled that parts of the police legislation in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are unconstitutional due to unlawful surveillance of a private individual. The case centered on the covert observation of a known criminal, which…
Professor Panagiotis Laskaratos from the University of Athens discussed the significant legal consequences of the Greek Council of State’s recent ruling on building permits during an interview on ERT News. He noted that permits issued between the announcement and publication…
The plenary session of the Greek Council of State has raised constitutional concerns regarding the assignment of asylum appeals to Independent Appeal Committees operating as single-member bodies. Judging by a majority, the court found that the provisions of law 4686/2020…
The first legal challenge against Law 5094/2024, which allows the establishment of non-profit branches of foreign universities in Greece, has been submitted to the Council of State. The application for annulment was filed by the Panhellenic Federation of University Teachers…
The Italian Constitutional Court has clarified that the division of legislative and administrative powers between the State and Regions should prioritize the common good and the protection of citizens’ rights as outlined in the Constitution. It emphasized that autonomy must…
