In a significant development for environmental law, Oceana and ClientEarth have jointly filed a lawsuit against the Spanish government, accusing it of inaction regarding illegal fishing activities by Spanish-flagged vessels off the coast of West Africa. This legal action marks a pivotal moment in the enforcement of international environmental regulations
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EU Court Declares “Golden Passports” Illegal: A Turning Point in the Global Citizenship Market
In a landmark decision with sweeping implications for global immigration policy, the European Union’s top court has ruled that so-called “golden passport” schemes are illegal, declaring that the practice of granting citizenship purely in exchange for investment violates EU law and fundamental democratic principles. The judgment targets programs — once offered