Court decisions
Europe faces Facebook blackout
Ireland’s data authority informs its EU counterparts that it will block the platform from sending user data to the US.
Rape allegations against French minister fuel debate on medical malpractice
Human rights court calls on Russia to drop death penalty against two Britons
The plan to overturn abortion rights in Europe
European leaders decry US restriction of abortion rights
French court upholds burkini ban in Grenoble’s public pools
French interior minister cheers as court deals blow to city’s proposed new regulations.
Intel seeks €593M from Commission after court victory
Earlier decision creates massive financial risk for EU regulators when they lose challenges to antitrust fines.
Abortion rights advocates in US prepare for a new wave of digital security threats
Advocates and abortion providers are reassessing their digital security practices ahead of an expected rise in cyberattacks and surveillance.
European Parliament chides US Supreme Court over abortion
The motion weighs in on the draft US Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
EU top court weighs in on tasty-looking bath bombs
In an advisory opinion, EU top court says countries can ban cosmetic products that look like food, especially if they pose a risk to children.
Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing Ukrainian civilian in first war crimes trial
If convicted, the soldier faces life in prison.
The war has shown the EU must step up its game on stolen assets
The war in Ukraine has lifted the veil on the EU’s worst-kept secret: it is a haven for dirty money.
French court upholds prison sentence of former Prime Minister François Fillon
Former conservative heavyweight is barred from holding public office for 10 years.
Abortion rights in Europe vary widely — and are getting squeezed
A divided Europe grapples with a renewed debate over abortion after US move.
Belgian trial shines spotlight on university hazing rituals
Sanda Dia died following a brutal initiation ceremony.
Nerdflix: EU courts start livestreaming
The court will also show hearings from the Grand Chamber for a six-month pilot period.
Paris terror attacks suspect Abdeslam ‘gave up’ on blowing himself up
The main suspect on trial for the 2015 Paris attacks says he was in ‘shock’ when told he had to blow himself up in Paris.
Political pressure wins out as US secures preliminary EU data deal
Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden stepped in to push through a political deal for data transfers that will likely be tested in court.
Bloody Sunday murder charges revived in rebuff to Boris Johnson’s ‘amnesty’ plans
Northern Ireland’s top judge says the failure to press charges over 1972 massacre by British troops ‘crosses the threshold of irrationality.’
Alexei Navalny given 9-year jail term after being found guilty on fraud charges
Kremlin critic says of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that ‘to fight this war is everyone’s duty.’
Matt Hancock breached equality law over Dido Harding appointment, court rules
High Court finds former health secretary breached legislation designed to eliminate discrimination in two top pandemic appointments.
Big Tech takes on Germany
New rules to curb hate speech online in Germany have been put on hold amid lawsuits from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.
Intel decision spells trouble for Vestager’s Google campaign
Last week’s court ruling could affect pending cases involving exclusivity agreements, including the Google Android case.
Intel wins appeal against €1.06 billion EU antitrust fine
Court ruling comes more than a decade after the Commission fined the U.S. chipmaker for abusing its market dominance.
High Court finds UK’s VIP lane for PPE contracts ‘unlawful’
The VIP lane linked up contacts of ministers, MPs and senior officials with PPE deals.
Human rights court slams Bulgaria’s surveillance apparatus
ECHR says Bulgarian government ‘was unable to keep surveillance to only that which was necessary’
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