06/06/2025 - Politeia Conference: The judiciary, the last line of democratic defence
Politeia 6 juni - c Tyler Merbler

Friday 6 June - 18.30-20.00 - Irish College, Janseniusstraat 1, Leuven

Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union

with Gerald Knaus, President of the European Stability Initiative, as respondent

The rule of law, international law and human rights are under pressure in a number of prominent countries. Some political parties are confronting the judiciary, undermining its independence and attempting to erode its legal power. In many countries, the judiciary is the last line of defence against authoritarianism. How can we prepare for the future?

 

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