The ongoing reform of the Polish Prosecution Service, initiated by separating the roles of Prosecutor General and Minister of Justice, aims to restore the rule of law and enhance the institution’s independence and effectiveness. Yet, achieving this goal requires comprehensive reforms to address longstanding issues and external factors. Success hinges on legislative support, particularly from … Read more
Zur Wirkung vorgezogener Neuwahlen auf das im Bundestag beantragte Parteiverbotsverfahren gegen die AfD Nach vielen Monaten der öffentlichen Diskussion um die Einleitung eines Parteiverbotsverfahrens gegen die AfD liegt dem Bundestag nun eine fraktionsübergreifende Beschlussvorlage zur Abstimmung vor. Diese von insgesamt 113 Abgeordneten eingebrachte Beschlussvorlage zielt darauf ab, dass der Bundestag beim Bundesverfassungsgericht (BVerfG) die Feststellung … Read more
Why the West Must not Throw the ICC under the Bus of Short-sighted Politics In a recent essay, I discussed the nugatory argument engaged in a later statement of the French government communicating an apparent volte-face about their obligation to enforce ICC arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. As I demonstrated in that … Read more
The Venice Commission’s Change of Heart on Restoring the Rule of Law in Poland The Venice Commission’s recent opinions on Poland’s judicial reforms have prioritized formal legality over substantive judicial independence. The Commission thereby effectively legitimizes the judiciary captured under the previous autocratic government. The Commission’s shift contrasts sharply with its own prior critiques and … Read more
Shaping the Future of Human Rights: A Fight for Justice and Equality Tendayi Achiume is a leading voice in international law, combining academic expertise with global advocacy to combat systemic racism, xenophobia, and gender discrimination. Her career is marked by an unwavering commitment to social justice, grounded in the belief that (interdisciplinary) collaboration is essential … Read more
