Western Europe
Brexit Endgame: Parliament Votes Down Theresa May’s Brexit Deal
Amanda Sloat Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 2:04 PM
With the March 29 deadline for Brexit looming, the way forward remains unclear.
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surveillance
The ‘Big Brother Watch’ Ruling on U.K. Surveillance Practices: Key Points from an American Perspective
Robert Chesney Tue, Oct 9, 2018, 10:28 AM
Last month the European Court of Human Rights found that various U.K. surveillance practices violate the Right to Privacy in the European Convention. The case is a great opportunity to better understand what is—and is not—similar about U.S. and EU legal frameworks in this area.
International Law: Self-Defense
Document: July 2018 NATO Summit Communique
Matthew Kahn Mon, Jul 16, 2018, 1:52 PM
On Wednesday, the North Atlantic Council released the following communique on behalf of the heads of state of NATO member-countries. The full document is below.
Brexit
How the UK Government Resignations Signal the Demise of a ‘Hard’ Brexit
Shannon Togawa Mercer Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 9:30 AM
Behind the recent British government resignations, a deep anxiety about the U.K.’s exit from the EU.
International Law
The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly Takes on the Legal Challenges of Hybrid Warfare
Aurel Sari Wed, May 23, 2018, 7:00 AM
The European international human-rights organization has adopted a new resolution exploring legal challenges presented by hybrid warfare.
Western Europe
'One Nation Under CCTV': The U.K. Tackles Facial Recognition Technology
Shannon Togawa Mercer, Ashley Deeks Mon, May 7, 2018, 8:00 AM
The United Kingdom may be on the cusp of new Facial Recognition Software regulations, but for now, the technology is developing faster than the government’s ability to ensure its responsible use.
Western Europe
Brexit: One Year Anniversary
Shannon Togawa Mercer Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 9:00 AM
It has officially been one year since the United Kingdom notified the European Union that it intends to leave. What progress has it made since then?
Western Europe
EU Expert Group on Fake News Releases Final Report
Evelyn Douek Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 7:00 AM
On Mar. 12, the European Commission released the final report of its independent High Level Expert Group on Fake News and Online Disinformation.
Western Europe
The New German Coalition: A Government if You Can Keep It
Shannon Togawa Mercer Sun, Mar 4, 2018, 4:49 PM
Analysis of the new German CDU/CSU and SPD coalition government.
Western Europe
Summary: The U.K. Court of Appeal Ruling and What’s Next for the Investigatory Powers Act
Hayley Evans Tue, Feb 6, 2018, 8:00 AM
Legal challenges may continue for 2016 law that sought to replace controversial 2014 legislation.