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German top court rejects complaint against ECB’s bond-buying scheme
Germany's constitutional court rejected on Tuesday (18 May) a complaint against the European Central Bank's (ECB) flagship bond-buying scheme, in a ruling that primes the eurozone economy for more stimulus once the bank's pandemic-related emergency measures end. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Top EU court says Hungarian ‘transit zone’ amounts to detention
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) said on Thursday (14 May) that holding migrants and asylum seekers in a transit zone is detention, and challengers must have their day in court at least once.
German ECB ruling should ‘spur’ more eurozone integration: Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday (13 May) that a bombshell ruling on the European Central Bank by Germany's top court should "spur" efforts toward greater eurozone integration.
MEP Giegold on infringement: Germans in top positions must show the way
Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen may have to be tough on Germany and possibly launch infringement procedures to avoid accusations of being soft on her home country, particularly ahead of Berlin's upcoming EU presidency, according to Green MEP Sven Giegold, who had demanded explanations on the issue. EURACTIV Germany reports.
German constitutional court confirms complaint against ECB policy
Germany's Constitutional Court confirmed on Tuesday (17 May) it has received a complaint against the European Central Bank's monetary policy, as reported by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper at the weekend.German constitutional court should not stymie emergency eurozone action
The German court in Karlsruhe is considering referring the European Central bank to the European Court of Justice for its actions during the Eurozone crisis, but the bank has acted in the interests of the Eurozone economy as a whole, and of Germany, writes Guntram Wolff.
Commission plays down risk of ESM ratification delay
The European Commission today (14 August) downplayed any risk of a substantial delay in Germany’s final approval of the eurozone's permanent bailout fund despite efforts to postpone a ruling on its legality.