Keir Starmer Urges Reform of Human Rights Laws to Counter Far-Right Rise in Europe
Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to reform human rights legislation to permit tougher measures aimed at protecting borders and addressing the surge of the populist right across Europe.
The proposed reforms would allow member states to implement stricter border-protection policies.
However, these proposals have been criticized by campaigners and Members of Parliament who warn that such changes could abandon vulnerable individuals and further demonize refugees.
This discussion was presented by Lucy Hough alongside Pippa Crerar, the Guardian's political editor, and was produced by Ryan Ramgobin and Zoe Hitch.
The segment is part of the programs Today in Focus and The Latest, focusing on immigration, asylum, and human rights.
It was broadcast on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at 18:28 CET.
