The Latest Breaking News from the European Court of Human Rights

9 EU countries want a new interpretation of European rights to ease deportations

Leaders of 9 European Union countries say they want a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights in order to better tackle irregular migration to the continent and effectively increase deportations

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Italy, Other EU States Urge Rethink On European Rights Convention

Italy and eight other EU states, including Denmark and Poland, published an open letter Thursday urging a rethink of how the European Convention of Human Rights is interpreted, especially on migration.

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

Eurovision winner Nemo takes action after UK court ruling over transgender women

Nemo called the ruling of Britain’s highest court an “attack on trans+ rights”. Doctors at the British Medical Association have condemned the ruling, and now, the UK's only judge to publicly say they are transgender plans to take the UK governement to the European Court of Human Rights.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Irish rape victim Hazel Behan takes case to European Court of Human Rights

She alleges Portuguese authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 attack on her.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

‘Their determination is heroic’: Portuguese youth mount fresh climate lawsuit against government

A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

Sir Philip Green’s human rights were not breached when he was named in parliament over injunction, ECHR rules

The former Arcadia Group chairman took a case to the European Court of Human Rights over the use of parliamentary privilege

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Sir Philip Green loses Strasbourg case over naming in Parliament

The former Arcadia Group chairman took a case to the European Court of Human Rights over the use of parliamentary privilege.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

'Callous' murderer who shot student and aunt at East Finchley home had human rights breached, court rules

The ECHR has ruled that Obina Christopher Ezeoke liberties were breached because his conviction took so long

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

France Le Pen Eyes 2027 Vote, Says Swift Appeal 'Good News'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of her criminal conviction.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025

European court holds France accountable for death of anti-dam activist

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against France over the 2014 death of activist Rémi Fraisse, highlighting concerns over police tactics and the use of force during protests.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2025