A man who changed his name and gender identity in Britain successfully challenged to have them legally recognized by Romania. “I’m representing everyone who is affected.”
Tag: European Court of Justice
E.U. Court Says Some Rules for Soccer’s Transfer Market Are Illegal
A decision could force soccer’s governing body to rewrite the regulations that govern the sport’s multibillion-dollar transfer market.
Government Offices in E.U. Can Ban Wearing of Religious Symbols
The bloc’s Court of Justice, ruling in the case of a female employee in Belgium who was told she could not wear a hijab in the office, said the restriction was lawful.
In Denmark, Eviction and Demolition Remake ‘Non-Western’ Neighborhoods
A government program is using demolition and relocation to remake neighborhoods with immigrants, poverty or crime.
Poland Rejects E.U. Ruling, Restarting a European Feud
Poland’s justice minister called the E.U. court of justice “corrupt,” after it ruled a judicial overhaul was illegal. He vowed not to comply, though that could cost Poland billions.
To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal
A dispute left over from the Britain-European Union split has chilled relations, paralyzed Northern Ireland’s government, risked a trade war and even caused friction between London and Washington.
Top European Court Rules E.U. Can Freeze Aid to Poland and Hungary
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice cleared the way for the bloc to cut billions in aid on the grounds that members are eroding rule-of-law checks and balances.
E.U. Cuts Payments to Poland in Dispute Over Unpaid Fines
For the first time, the E.U. executive arm said it would divert millions in grants to a member country to cover unpaid fines, escalating a confrontation despite jitters over Ukraine.
U.K. Foreign Secretary Inherits Thorny Issue: Northern Ireland Talks
Liz Truss is taking charge of Brexit talks after the surprise resignation of David Frost. If she is successful, it could give her a significant political boost.
Poland’s Attacks on Rule of Law Leave Europe at Odds With Itself
E.U. leaders are facing an increasingly urgent question: What to do with a member that repeatedly violates a core principle, but refuses to leave the club?