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European case law on non-discrimination : an infringement to national religious liberties ? Lecture by M Classen, IRDEIC, CEEC.

March 14, 2019
11am

Valade Lecture hall

Lecture given by M. Claus Dieter Classen, Professor of Public Law at Greifswald University, within the framework of the Peace program conducted at the Centre of Excellence Europe Capitole.

 

European case law on non-discrimination : an infringement to national religious liberties ?

When compared to the constitutional protection afforded in Germany to freedom of religion, the case-law of the European Union’s Court of Justice on non-discrimination is disappointing especially in relation to the right to wear a veil as part of the Islamic faith. The case-law also distinctly limits the freedom of social services provided by religious institutions in relation to choosing staff members and the obligations imposed

Contact :

Gaëlle LE MERER
irdeic@ut-capitole.fr

Document(s) to download :

• afficheconf La jurisprudence européenne sur la non-discrimination _ une entorse aux libertés religieuses nationales 14 mars 11h valade.pdf (PDF, 967014 kB)