Victory for Same-Sex Couples in NSA. What Consequences Will It Have for Polish Offices?
The Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has raised concerns about the country's refusal to recognize and transcribe foreign same-sex marriage certificates, leading to a ruling from the EU Court of Justice supporting these couples' rights.
Top Polish court orders recognition of EU same-sex marriage documents
Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has mandated local authorities to recognize same-sex marriage certificates from other EU countries, following a European Court of Justice ruling.
Historic ruling by NSA! Official must recognize same-sex marriage contracted abroad. They have 30 days to do so
The Polish Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that officials must recognize foreign same-sex marriages, mandating an official to process such recognitions within 30 days.
Ruling of the Administrative Court: "We may continue to watch otters empty our ponds"
The dispute over the European otter continues as the Bavarian Administrative Court's ruling against regulations allowing for the culling of these protected animals is met with sharp criticism by the Bavarian Fishing Association.
Supreme Court: Only Business-Purposed Communication Data Can Be Used as Evidence
The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that only communication data collected for business purposes can be used as evidence in criminal cases, upholding the European Court's stance on data retention violations.
A landmark ruling for same-sex couples in Poland
The European Court of Justice has mandated Poland to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries, marking a significant legal precedent.
CJEU Places the Church in a Difficult Situation: A Landmark Ruling
The European Court of Justice ruled that leaving a church cannot lead to automatic dismissal if religious affiliation is not essential to job duties.
This ruling could change the lives of same-sex couples in Poland. Will there be a breakthrough?
Poland's Supreme Administrative Court is set to rule on the recognition of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, following a significant ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union.
ECHR dismisses pro-Kremlin activist's complaint against Latvia
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint from pro-Kremlin activist Aleksandr Dubjago regarding the legality of his detention and a search of his residence in Latvia.
Rail toll: Now the pressure is on the Federal Minister of Transport
The European Court of Justice has halted Germany's plans for a railway price cap, putting pressure on the Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, to find solutions, which may negatively impact railway customers.
ECT rejects Jeremejev's complaint against Latvia
The European Court of Human Rights rejected activist Valentina Jeremejev's complaint against Latvia regarding a potential violation of freedom of expression.
The European Court of Human Rights dismisses Nara's case
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a case brought by Australian Nara Walker against the Icelandic state regarding her conviction for biting her ex-husband's tongue during a fight, ruling that her complaints were not sufficiently substantiated.
Do borrowers have more time? CJEU on the running of the limitation of claims
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that consumers cannot rely on national law restrictions regarding time limits for legal claims when they are unaware of an unfair term in their contract.
German Regulation: ECJ Cancels Price Cap for Rail in Local Transport
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Germany's price cap for rail network usage in local transport is unlawful, leading to potential increased costs for transport companies and higher ticket prices for passengers.
German Regulation: ECJ Rejects the Track Price Cap in Local Transport
The European Court of Justice has deemed Germany's price cap for rail usage in local transport unlawful, potentially leading to increased costs for transport companies and higher ticket prices for passengers.
Rail Traffic: European Court of Justice Strikes Down Pricing Cap
The European Court of Justice has declared Germany's cap on track pricing in regional and local rail transport invalid, citing conflicts with EU law that restrict flexibility for rail network operators.
The European Court of Auditors warns against the planned agricultural reform
The European Court of Auditors has cautioned that the European Commission's planned agricultural policy reform for 2028-2034 may significantly distort the market and put farmers in member states at a disadvantage.
SZ in the Evening: News from March 18, 2026
The article discusses key European political events and a high-profile court case in Norway.
The EU Court ruled that a Catholic organization cannot fire an employee for leaving the Catholic Church
The European Court of Justice ruled that a German Catholic organization cannot dismiss an employee for officially leaving the Catholic Church, which is deemed a serious breach of loyalty.
Fico's coalition repeals the amendment to the whistleblower law. The Constitutional Court and the European Commission were against it.
The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.
Christian parents lose final appeal after Swedish state took daughters following false abuse claim
A Christian couple's appeal to regain custody of their daughters from the Swedish government was rejected by the European Court of Human Rights, following a false abuse claim made by their eldest daughter.
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on whether Caritas could dismiss an employee for leaving the Church
The CJEU ruled on a case regarding Caritas's ability to dismiss an employee who left the Catholic Church, affirming the need to evaluate moral and ideological compliance before termination.
Caritas and Labor Law: When the Church Becomes a Business
The article discusses the expectation for church employees to uphold religious values and the implications of labor rights in the context of employment with religious organizations.
Church Employment Law: Termination After Leaving the Church Was Illegal
The European Court of Justice ruled that a Caritas employee's job termination following her resignation from the Catholic Church was unjustified, highlighting the evolving legal boundaries of church employment law in Germany.
Germany Liveblog: ECJ: Leaving the Church Alone is Not a Reason for Termination
The European Court of Justice has ruled that leaving the Church cannot be the sole reason for terminating employment within church-related organizations, highlighting issues of inequality.
Luxembourg: EU Ruling: Leaving the Church Alone is Not Enough for Termination
A European Court ruling has determined that church-affiliated institutions cannot automatically terminate employees solely for leaving the church, particularly if church membership is not required for their positions.
The European Court of Auditors' Damning Report on the EU's Strategy for Critical Raw Materials
The European Court of Auditors finds significant shortcomings in the EU's strategy for critical raw materials, highlighting a lack of solid foundations and ineffective diversification efforts.
Equality, control, and punishment: the paradox of the full veil in Europe
The article discusses a European court case involving a French-Muslim woman challenging France's ban on wearing the full veil in public, raising issues of individual rights and societal norms.
The Supreme Court has reopened the case of E. Misiūnas against the president
E. Misiūnas has requested the Lithuanian Supreme Court to recognize that President Gitanas Nausėda unjustly failed to appoint him as a judge, and is seeking damages for both material and non-material losses.
The John Walter case goes to the European Court
The parents of John Walter, who died under tragic circumstances at a care facility, are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights after Sweden's highest court declined to hear their case.
EU Court Imposes Recognition of 'Gender Identity'; ADF: Attack on State Sovereignty
ADF International strongly opposes a recent European Court ruling that mandates Member States to recognize gender identity, claiming it undermines national sovereignty.
EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens
The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates that identification documents of transgender citizens must display their 'lived gender' instead of biological sex, following a ruling related to a Bulgarian case.
Two mothers unable to agree on child care. A symbolic case of the ECHR against Latvia
A case involving child custody rights of a non-biological parent in a same-sex couple in Latvia was examined by the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled in favor of the non-biological mother, awarding her compensation.
The Production of 'Legislative Corpses' by the National Council and the Blackmailing Practices of the European Commission
The Slovak government discusses the potential repeal of a law intended to protect whistleblowers, which has been suspended by the Constitutional Court.
European plastic recycling is collapsing. An innovative but now closed plant in Nitra is also requesting debt relief.
The Eco Verde Recycling Slovakia startup in Nitra has halted operations and laid off workers as it seeks court protection from creditors amidst a collapsing European plastic recycling market.
European Court of Justice: The gender chosen by transgender people must be taken into account in identification documents
The European Court of Justice ruled that transgender individuals must have their gender identity recognized in identification documents, superseding national laws that conflict with this right.
Vantaa expropriated land at a ridiculously low price – ECT rejected the complaint
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint regarding the expropriation of land in Vantaa, Finland.
The European justice system supports the recognition of documents for trans individuals throughout the EU
The European Court of Justice has ruled that trans individuals' identities must be recognized in their documents across EU member states, determining that Bulgaria's refusal to update a trans woman's civil registration breaches EU law.
The European Court of Human Rights dismissed the appeal regarding the expropriation of the Saraksen farm in Vantaa
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK) concerning the expropriation of the Saraksen farm in Vantaa, Finland.
Identity Documents: ECJ Strengthens Rights of Trans People
The European Court of Justice has ruled that trans individuals in the EU have the right to identity documents that reflect their lived gender identity.
CJEU on Gender Change: The Court is Not Bound by the Interpretation of the Constitutional Tribunal
The CJEU ruled that Bulgarian courts are not bound by existing interpretations of gender identity and that a person's request for gender recognition must be assessed independently.
Penalty for Portugal. Millions of euros for neglecting environmental protection
The European Court of Justice imposed significant fines on Portugal for failing to comply with EU regulations on habitat protection.
Brussels asks the European Court of Justice to sanction Spain for not adopting two VAT regulations
The European Commission is taking Spain to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement two VAT directives, requesting economic sanctions.
Migrants, the Court of Appeal of Rome: 'Doubts about the legitimacy of the Italy-Albania protocol'
The Court of Appeal in Rome has raised doubts about the legitimacy of the Italy-Albania migrant protocol, challenging its validity amid ongoing governmental claims of European approval.
Radosław Sikorski commented on the election of Przemysław Czarnek
Sikorski criticized remarks made by PiS politician Przemysław Czarnek regarding the European Court of Justice, implying a disdain for EU mechanisms.
Commentators of DennÃk N: Fico is trying for a total disruption of justice
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has decided to maintain the original structure of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, notwithstanding previous plans for its dissolution and replacement by a new office.
GOOD NEWS: Maik-Kalev Kotsar, returning from injury, is expected to get a solid amount of games at the season's end
Maik-Kalev Kotsar, recovering from a shoulder surgery, is expected to return to the court soon to participate in the remaining games of the season.
European Union: ECJ rules on asylum dispute
The European Court of Justice ruled that Germany can take responsibility for asylum procedures if the initially responsible state refuses to accept the asylum seekers, clarifying the Dublin Regulation's terms.
ECHR rejects complaint about the right to a trial within a reasonable time
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint from a Latvian citizen regarding the right to have her case heard within a reasonable time, asserting that her involvement was not as a defendant but as a claimant seeking compensation.
Asylum procedures: Italy remains responsible for Dublin cases for the time being
The European Court of Justice ruled that a German court cannot expedite asylum applications based on Italy's refusal to accept migrants under the Dublin Regulation.