The EU’s non-compliance with the Aarhus Convention: A brief history
The European Union has been found non-compliant with the Aarhus Convention in two ongoing cases. It’s refusal to fully endorse non-compliance findings in 2017 and 2021 set a precedent for delaying accountability, undermining its credibility as a defender of the rule of law. Given slow legislative processes, it is unlikely the EU will resolve these issues before the 2025 review, risking further damage to its international reputation.
This document gives a brief history of the EU’s non-compliance to date.
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