Europe – In a judgment dated November 18, 2025 (Application no. 53002/21), the European Court of Human Rights held that the demolition of a fence erected in 1964 by a company that had occupied the land prior to that date, and the eviction of the company without prior notice or access to procedural safeguards, constituted a violation of Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention on Human Rights (absolute nature of the right to property).
HAVET & VANHUFFEL – Association d’avocats In a judgment dated November 18, 2025 (Application no. 53002/21), the European Court of Human Rights held that the demolition of a fence erected in 1964 by a company that had occupied the land prior to that...
World – COP30 ends with a minimal agreement on 22 November 2025. While progress was made—such as the tripling of adaptation support for developing countries by 2035—no advancement or roadmap was agreed regarding the phase-out of fossil fuels
HAVET & VANHUFFEL – Association d’avocats COP30 ends with a minimal agreement on 22 November 2025. While progress was made—such as the tripling of adaptation support for developing countries by 2035—no advancement or roadmap was agreed regarding the...
Europe – By judgment of 20 November 2025 (C‑204/24), the Court of Justice of the European Union condemns Ireland for failing to correctly transpose numerous provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC, the “Water Framework Directive,” into Irish law
HAVET & VANHUFFEL – Association d’avocats The Court of Justice of the European Union condemns Ireland for failing to correctly transpose numerous provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC, the “Water Framework Directive”, into Irish law. General context of...
World – COP30 is taking place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025
HAVET & VANHUFFEL – Association d’avocats World – COP30 is taking place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was opened for signature at the United Nations Conference on...