Why do 27 states want to change Europe's human rights convention?

"Politicians say ECHR out of date while opponents argue human rights at risk."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 changed to restrict migration. Opponents say altering it will weaken fundamental human rights protections in place for years."

"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 think tank in London Michael McDowell Senator in Ireland's parliament and former deputy prime minister and minister for justice"

Twenty-seven European nations that are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) propose amendments to the treaty aimed at tightening migration rules. Supporters argue that the ECHR is out of date and requires reform to address contemporary migration pressures. Opponents contend that altering treaty protections will weaken fundamental human rights safeguards that have been in place for decades, potentially exposing vulnerable people to greater risk. Debate centers on balancing national migration control and international human-rights obligations. Legal, political, and humanitarian implications depend on amendment specifics and on how national courts and the Council of Europe would interpret any changes.

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