“European Union’s Highest Court Upholds Right for Countries to Restrict Religious Symbols: A Blow to Personal Freedoms or Necessary Safeguard?”
The European Union’s highest court has ruled that countries can limit religious symbols worn by employees, but only when absolutely necessary. The decision follows a case involving a Belgian woman who was prohibited from wearing the Islamic headscarf by her local government. France is also actively banning religious symbols, including headscarves, in schools and government buildings. Critics argue these measures are discriminatory.
“Top Court Bolsters Administrative Judiciary with Municipal Expertise: Hrayr Zargaryan and Hovik Shahnazaryan Appointed to Cassation Council”
The highest court appoints judges with municipal expertise to Cassation Council: Hrayr Zargaryan and Hovik Shahnazaryan. Decision made by Qualification Commission.