Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:22
The EU has agreed on a legislative package in the fight against violence, including harsher penalties for sexualised and domestic violence. However, the lack of agreement on a standardised definition of rape is causing problems. A consensus-based regulation on sexual offences based on the principle "only yes means yes" is a major sticking point, also in the commentaries.
Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:22
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution raising the alarm about the "worrying" state of the rule of law in Greece. Among other things it criticises the wiretapping of political opponents, restrictions on press freedom, corruption and systematic pushbacks of migrants. The non-binding text calls on the EU Commission to initiate investigations.