Topic: European Court of Justice

As Ireland votes on EU treaty, many ask if it's worth cost of membership (+video)

The strict rules of the EU fiscal treaty Ireland votes on today essentially block stimulus spending, and many Irish worry the country is stuck in an austerity-driven slump.

EU to Ireland: your referendum won't stop EU financial treaty

Germany is angry that Ireland plans to hold a referendum on a treaty that will impose strict budget controls on EU members. Ireland has twice rejected EU treaties — but this time, it alone cannot scupper the deal.

European Union test case: stop Hungary from backsliding on democracy

It's hard to love the EU – bureaucratic, legalistic, mired in gridlock. The euro crisis hasn't earned it much praise lately, either. But the EU still has vital clout. It can help force member states like Hungary to stick to democracy, rather than backslide into dictatorship.

Merkel, Sarkozy to Europe: shelve your sovereignty, save the euro

The plan put forth from the German and French leaders to save the euro amounts to a call for European states to give up full control over their own spending.

How an obscure rule could trample EU dissenters

The EU might invoke an 'overpass' clause to head off individual nations' objections to more centralized budgetary powers. 

European Court: Internet providers can't be forced to monitor users

The European Court of Justice overturned a Belgian court's injunction in what experts say is a victory for Internet providers and users over proponents of tighter copyright controls online.

Europe debt crisis: EU moves too little, too late?

Greece's new leader today submitted a draft budget while Italy has presented an austerity program. But investors are skittish as EU debate rages over how best to address the Europe debt crisis.

Srebrenica massacre victims win lawsuit against the Dutch

Srebrenica massacre: The ruling could open the path to other compensation claims by victims who claim their male relatives should have been protected by the Dutch U.N. peacekeepers in charge of the UN 'safe zone' near Srebrenica during Bosnia's 1992-1995 war.

Do tax rates affect where people live? Ask a soccer star.

Some of the world's most mobile workers choose to live and compete in European nations with the lowest tax rates.

European Commission takes aim at Sweden over wolf hunt

The month-long wolf hunt has divided Sweden - and prompted many European conservationists to accuse Sweden of undue animal cruelty in the name of sport.

Is Europe building Big Brother?

A lawsuit in Ireland challenges the European Union's aim to collect and store personal data, even as the United Arab Emirates threatens to block BlackBerry until the company makes it easier to monitor information and the Obama administration seeks to circumvent judicial oversight to collect US data online.

America's tough decision on Iran's dissidents

The People's Mujahideen of Iran is caught between Iraq and a hard place (Iran).

In Naples, artists use irony to tackle festering trash crisis

The EU announced Tuesday it would take Italy to the European Court of Justice. The overflow of rubbish has inspired an artistic movement to effect change.

In Naples, artists use irony to tackle festering trash crisis

In Naples, artists use irony to tackle festering trash crisis

The EU announced Tuesday it would take Italy to the European Court of Justice. The overflow of rubbish has inspired an artistic movement to effect change.

Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary

The rapid rise in commuter traffic to and from Budapest is creating Los Angeles-style smog.