Why do 27 states want to change Europe’s human rights convention?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 12, 2025 at 08:12 PM

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Twenty-seven European nations that are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) are seeking to modify the treaty. These nations aim to restrict migration through changes to the ECHR. Opponents of the proposed changes argue that altering the convention will weaken fundamental human rights protections. The debate centers around whether the ECHR is outdated and needs reform, or whether the proposed changes pose a risk to established human rights. The discussion, featuring experts like Michael O’Flaherty, Jennifer Nader, and Michael McDowell, was published on December 12, 2025, and explores the arguments for and against modifying the ECHR. The core issue is balancing national sovereignty regarding migration with the preservation of human rights.

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Michael McDowell 60% European Union 70% Jennifer Nader 70% Council of Europe ×280% Michael O’Flaherty ×280% European Convention on Human Rights ×5100%

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european convention on human rights 100% human rights 90% migration 70% treaty change 60% fundamental human rights protections 50% council of europe 40%

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