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Molly Quell
Molly Quell covers international law for Courthouse News. She is based in The Hague.
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Switzerland must do more to prove it's complying with landmark climate change decision
The Council of Europe wants additional proof that Switzerland is implementing an international court's judgment to fight global warming more aggressively.
Five EU countries fined millions for delaying whistleblower protections
The European Union's highest court, the European Court of Justice, ruled that Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg were too slow to incorporate new EU rules to protect insiders who expose fraud and abuse.
Top EU court rejects Google appeal over Android Auto fine
The Italian Competition Authority fined Google’s parent company Alphabet over $113 million in 2021 for blocking an app that helps drivers find electric charging stations, finding the company abused its market dominance.
Greenpeace strikes back at US energy company in first suit to test new EU watchdog rules
A series of complaints filed by Texas-based Energy Transfer over the 2016 Dakota pipeline protests is an attempt to stifle the environmental organization's work, Greenpeace argues.
Widespread condemnation follows Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court
It is the second time Trump has punished the United Nations court for conducting investigations he disagrees with.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on ICC over Israel probe
Citing the global judicial body’s investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Trump administration used an executive order to mete out punishment for what it sees as overstepping.
Poland must pay fine in rule of law dispute, EU court orders
The General Court's decision to uphold the $330 million penalty dates from a lengthy legal battle between the European Union and Poland over democratic backsliding under the country’s previous Law and Justice government.
EU’s top court says Dutch cannot systematically fine refugees who fail integration exams
The Netherlands fined a teenage refugee after he took too long to complete a series of language and cultural tests aimed at helping newcomers adapt to Dutch life.