Margarete von Galen is the new leader of the Council of Bars and Law societies of Europe (CCBE).
During its Plenary Session on 29 November 2018, the CCBE nominated José de Freitas (Portugal) to become its new President starting from 1 January 2019. He takes over from Antonín
The European Parliament is holding a hearing on attacks against lawyers: an increasingly persecuted profession worldwide.
The CCBE has made several recommendations following a critical assessment of the proposed reforms to the international rules governing cross-border access to e-evidence for the purpose of criminal investigations.
CCBE submits observations on the Commission Consultation on the EU implementation of the Aarhus Convention in the area of access of justice in environmental matters
