Several European countries, including Denmark and Italy, are advocating for a reevaluation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025. This push stems from concerns that current interpretations of the Convention, particularly by the European Court of Human Rights, unduly limit national sovereignty in managing migration and expelling foreign criminals.
An open letter spearheaded by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and supported by leaders from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, calls for a political debate on the ECHR's interpretation. They seek greater national leeway in deciding the expulsion of foreigners who have committed crimes, arguing that the Court's broad interpretation creates an imbalance with sovereign interests.
The initiative reflects a growing sentiment among these nations that the ECHR's application needs to be reassessed to address contemporary challenges related to migration and security. "У нас должно быть пространство для маневра при принятии решения о том, кто может остаться в наших странах, поэтому мы написали это письмо », — настаивал в Риме премьер-министр Дании.