The European Convention and Environmental Protection: the Case of the Waste Crisis in Italy How much flexibility should we allow the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in order to provide for protection of important interests? The example of the Italian waste crisis and how it led to a violation of the European Convention. Ingrid Leijten • June 05, 2012
Pension Reforms and Benefit Cuts: Human Rights Proof? Politicians get stuck in debates on benefit cuts and pension reforms. ‘Brussels’ of course sets some limits, but how about the European Convention on Human Rights? Can the lowering of pensions and the termination of benefits violate human rights? Ingrid Leijten • April 05, 2012 • 1 comment