Politicians state ECHR out of date while opponents argue human rights at risk.
Twenty-seven European nations that are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) want the treaty alterd to restrict migration.
Opponents state altering it will weaken fundamental human rights protections in place for years.
So what are the arguments?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Michael O’Flaherty – Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights and former director of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency
Jennifer Nader – Cofounder of the Compassion in Politics consider tank in London
Michael McDowell – Senator in Ireland’s parliament and former deputy prime minister and minister for justice
Published On 12 Dec 2025
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