Top EU court adviser finds Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ is direct discrimination
If European court of justice agrees, ‘parallel societies’ policy could violate EU law, putting onus on Copenhagen to change it
Denmark’s “ghetto law”, which allows the state to demolish apartment blocks in areas where at least half of residents have a “non-western” background, constitutes direct discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin, a senior adviser to the EU’s top court has found.
Danish social housing law categorises neighbourhoods on the basis of unemployment, crime, education, income and immigrant population. Those where more than 50% of residents are from a “non-western” backgrounds are labelled a “parallel society”, formerly referred to as a “ghetto”.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
'More female and less white': Missouri AG accuses Starbucks of violating anti-discrimination laws
The lawsuit alleges that initiatives designed to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion ultimately amount to unlawful discrimination.The Hill - 5h -
German top court rules on extradition of conscientious objector
Yahoo News - 1d -
This obscure law is one reason Trump's agenda keeps losing in court
Lawyers challenging Trump's use of executive power are turning to a familiar weapon in their armory: the Administrative Procedure Act.NBC News - 1d -
The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover
The jungle, Lombardi says, is never dangerous if you know the trailsCBS Sports - 1d -
Top cases brought under the US anti-corruption law now in Trump’s crosshairs
Prosecutors have pursued high-profile cases since Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was introduced in 1977Financial Times - 2d -
Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Monday said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore ...NBC News - 2d -
Barrett's recusal signals hope for rule of law at the Supreme Court
Among Trump’s three appointees, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is probably the likeliest defector.The Hill - 3d -
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over ‘racial discrimination’ against Afrikaners
US president also offers asylum to Afrikaners and criticises law that allows land seizures without compensation in some circumstances. The US president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...The Guardian - 6d
More from The Guardian
-
Don’t trust Putin’s claim he is ready to end Ukraine war, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian president warns world leaders as he calls for united Ukrainian, EU and US position for peace talks. Poland’s Europe minister Adam Szłapka told Polish broadcaster TVN24 this morning ...The Guardian - 31m -
Israel signals it will stick to hostage release plan if Hamas honours schedule
Government issues statement after Trump declaration created confusion, as it warns it could still go back to war. Middle East crisis – live updates The Israeli government has signalled it ...The Guardian - 24m -
Driver who hit union rally in ‘suspected attack’ in Munich is Afghan asylum seeker, police say
Children among at least 28 hurt as incident expected to inflame tensions ahead of this month’s election. A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker has driven a car into a trade union demonstration in ...The Guardian - 2h -
Scarlett Johansson warns of dangers of AI after Kanye West deepfake goes viral
Short film falsely depicts actor and other Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from pop star. Scarlett Johansson has warned of the “imminent dangers of AI” after a deepfake video ...The Guardian - 42m -
Polio survivor Mitch McConnell says he opposed RFK Jr over anti-vaccine views – US politics live
Vaccine sceptic confirmed after tense debates; Senate judiciary committee advances Kash Patel for FBI director, despite concerns from Democrats. Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as health secretary ...The Guardian - 14m
More in World
-
Polio survivor Mitch McConnell says he opposed RFK Jr over anti-vaccine views – US politics live
Vaccine sceptic confirmed after tense debates; Senate judiciary committee advances Kash Patel for FBI director, despite concerns from Democrats. Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as health secretary ...The Guardian - 14m -
Live Updates: Zelensky Insists That U.S. Talks With Russia Include Ukraine
Concern that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia might sideline Ukraine in discussions to end the war also appeared to bubble up at a NATO meeting in Brussels.The New York Times - 15m -
Israel signals it will stick to hostage release plan if Hamas honours schedule
Government issues statement after Trump declaration created confusion, as it warns it could still go back to war. Middle East crisis – live updates The Israeli government has signalled it ...The Guardian - 24m -
Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement
Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about the weakness of the economy and its impact on public financesFinancial Times - 28m -
Don’t trust Putin’s claim he is ready to end Ukraine war, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian president warns world leaders as he calls for united Ukrainian, EU and US position for peace talks. Poland’s Europe minister Adam Szłapka told Polish broadcaster TVN24 this morning ...The Guardian - 31m