◫ Justice & rule of law
Courts, criminal-law reforms, attorney law, constitutional court reform.
- Apr 28, 2026● passedAntragDefining rape as a lack of consent (“Only yes means yes”)
The EU Parliament voted on a report that deals with combating sexual violence in the EU and in particular calls for a uniform definition of rape. The focus is on the demand that the offense be clearly based across Europe on the lack of voluntary, informed and revocable consent ("…
- Oct 7, 2025● passedAntragVisa freedom: suspension in the event of hybrid threats and human rights violations
The European Parliament has voted on the possibility of more quickly reintroducing visa requirements for countries that pose security risks or violate human rights. The regulation currently applies to 61 countries whose citizens are allowed to enter the Schengen area without a vi…
- Jun 18, 2025● passedAntragState of the rule of law in the EU and threats to European values
The EU Parliament has voted on a Commission report on the state of the rule of law in the EU in 2024 and the threat to European values. The report refers to the current assessment by the EU Commission as well as recent developments in the member states with regard to compliance w…