On May 16, 2026, 46 member states of the Council of Europe announced a political declaration that seeks to modify the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning migrant rights.
This initiative appears to be driven by several governments, particularly those led by Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, who have expressed concerns about current ECHR rulings.
The declaration reflects a growing trend among certain European nations to reassess their commitments to migrant rights in light of political pressures and public sentiment.