Stocker's human rights initiative: Neos declare the matter being done

Stocker's human rights initiative: Neos declare the matter being done

In the recent discussion about human rights in Austria, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) ensured violent controversy with his advance to change the Practice of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Critics within the coalition criticize the Unilateral initiative, which focuses on the migration area. The Neos club chairman Yannick Shetty described the matter as "done" after a constructive conversation and confirmed the desire for better coordination in the coalition. He pointed out that Stocker's action did not take place in the name of the government, but personally, and that the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has constitutional rank and is not questioned by anyone.

Stocker had signed a letter that should result in an adjustment of the interpretation of the ECHR in order to facilitate the expulsion of foreign criminals. This campaign was criticized by several parliamentary group leader of the government parties; Among them Stephanie Krisper (NEOS), who described the advance as "alone". Petra Bayr (SPÖ) also commented negatively and described the proposal as "very problematic". Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) added that the basic human rights were not negotiable and advocated the focus on the implementation of the EU's common asylum package, which is due to come into force in 2026.

EU initiatives for human rights

The integration and EU minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) made it clear that Stocker's proposal is a cross-party EU initiative that should initiate a joint discussion about the challenges in the field of human rights and asylum policy. Plakolm said that many states are often limited when deporting offenders. In this context, it is important to emphasize the protection of human rights, even if under certain circumstances the repayment ban applies, as is anchored in international law.

The ECHR, whose headquarters in Strasbourg, France, is, plays a crucial role in reviewing the compliance with the ECHR among the 46 member states of the European Council. Wikipedia reports that every person who thinks they have been violated in their rights from the convention can call the Court of Justice. The 1998 reforms made it possible for the ECHR to act as a permanent dish with full -time judges. Despite this progress, the Court of Justice is faced with chronic overload through complaints, which makes it difficult to process cases.

challenges of asylum policy

With regard to European asylum policy, it is essential to protect the rights of refugees. According to the principles of the Institute for Human Rights, contracting states may not identify or reject refugees if their life or freedom is threatened. These threats can result from different factors such as breed, religion or political beliefs. It is argued that the term "breed" is problematic and should be replaced by more contemporary formulations.

In this challenging time, it is crucial that all involved actors work on a mutually acceptable solution that meets both the requirements of the national legal framework and international human rights standards. While the focus on the debates about asylum policy is still in focus, compliance with human rights remains an inalienable basis of European cooperation and a humanitarian policy.