European Commission
20 Articles
A Transatlantic Plan for Racial Equity and Justice
Given the shared history of slavery, racism, and systemic inequity, the US, the EU and the UK should seize this moment jointly to address the sordid legacy.
Trumping Transatlantic Relations, EU Struggles to Get Its House in Order
Whoever will be selected to run the European Commission or become the president of the European Council, the partnership with the United States will be one of the top priorities.…
To Wrest Back Rule of Law in Poland, Might EU Bureaucracy Finally Work?
After years of flailing in efforts to curb Poland’s government from eviscerating the rule of law, an arcane element of the European Union structure might actually be working…
EU ‘Terrorist Content’ Proposal Sets Dire Example for Free Speech Online
Countries around the world are seeking to exert more control over content on the internet – and, by extension, their citizens. Europe, unfortunately, is providing them with a…
Polish Government’s Power Trip Interrupted?
The European Court of Justice tells Poland's Law and Justice party: Follow European Union rules or leave.
An Update on European Measures Addressing Terrorism in the Aftermath of the French Attacks
In the aftermath of multiple terrorist atrocities in Paris on November 13, concerted legal and policy action is being taken both domestically and regionally. Coordinated regional…
A “Right to be Forgotten”
Readers may be interested in a past decision of the Italian Court of Cassation adjudicating whether former convicted terrorists have a “right to be forgotten.” The decision…
Up to Date with the EU on Data Protection: Canvassing Implications for the US
The EU’s justice and rights commissioner, Viviane Reding has recently warned that the U.S. needs to adjust its surveillance programs or risk freezing its data sharing arrangements…