French Interior Minister recently said that ‘the rule of law is neither intangible nor sacred.’ Made in the context of immigration, this remark signals a troubling readiness to compromise democratic principles to address oversimplified threats. This erosion of legal safeguards is mirrored in corporate lobbying, where ‘competitiveness’ is used to argue against regulatory constraints. This rhetoric risks reframing the rule of law as expendable, ignoring its essential role in protecting rights.

Tech giants that European institutions rely on for public services disregard fundamental rights in the EU and push for impunity. Worse, they’re complicit in HR violations globally—especially through cloud computing in places like Palestine, violating UN Guiding Principles on B&HR. They also silence employees who speak out. How long should we keep pretending rights violations abroad don’t threaten/arent related with our freedoms? https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-fires-employees-who-organized-vigil-for-palestinians-killed-in-gaza/