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EU Advances Legal Process over Polish Judicial Changes
September 21, 2017
In the second step of legal proceedings asserting that a Polish law discriminates on the basis of sex in judicial retirement ages and gives the government too much discretion on the length of judicial terms, the European Commission has sent a "reasoned opinion" to Poland threatening to file a complaint in EU courts if the country fails to ditch its reforms within a month.
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Top Official Opposes Multi-Speed EU
September 21, 2017
Politico reports that, in his recent "State of the Union" address, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker opposed calls from Western European countries for a "multi-speed EU" in which some countries could transfer sovereignty to the bloc at a faster pace than others and included a "strong invitation" for all EU members to join the euro.
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Kelly: The New Romantic Nationalism
September 20, 2017
In recent remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Federalist Society's European Judicial Network, Jim Kelly described a New Romantic Nationalism.
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EU Negotiator: Brexit Security Deal Will Not Ease Trade Terms
September 20, 2017
Business Insider reports that chief Brexit negotiator for the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt has warned that the EU will not permit the UK to secure a favorable trade deal after Brexit in return for Britain's pledge of continued collaboration on security issues.
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Merkel Criticizes Hungary for Refugee Ruling Response
September 20, 2017
Politico reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed Hungary for declining to cooperate with a decision of the Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ) rejecting the country's challenge to EU refugee resettlement policies, stating the leaders must consider potential consequences for Hungary's response to the ECJ decision at an EU Council meeting in October.
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