Austria: Rule of Law Lacking in Times of Crisis

<p>As the number of infected persons is declining and the overall situation gradually improving, it becomes clear that the measures have proved to be effective from a public health perspective. However, in light of the general retreat of the virus the upholding of many measures also becomes co...

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Main Author: Konrad Lachmayer
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Language:deu
Published: Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH
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Online Access:https://verfassungsblog.de/rule-of-law-lacking-in-times-of-crisis/
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description <p>As the number of infected persons is declining and the overall situation gradually improving, it becomes clear that the measures have proved to be effective from a public health perspective. However, in light of the general retreat of the virus the upholding of many measures also becomes contestable now regarding their proportionality. With the improvement of the public health issues, the challenge for the rule of law has begun. Will the government be able to restrain itself and find a way back to constitutional normality?</p>
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spelling doaj.art-6ec8c2e877b842e991cabb0e7892392f2022-12-22T00:44:17ZdeuMax Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbHVerfassungsblog2366-70442366-7044Austria: Rule of Law Lacking in Times of CrisisKonrad Lachmayer<p>As the number of infected persons is declining and the overall situation gradually improving, it becomes clear that the measures have proved to be effective from a public health perspective. However, in light of the general retreat of the virus the upholding of many measures also becomes contestable now regarding their proportionality. With the improvement of the public health issues, the challenge for the rule of law has begun. Will the government be able to restrain itself and find a way back to constitutional normality?</p> https://verfassungsblog.de/rule-of-law-lacking-in-times-of-crisis/Austria, Coronavirus, COVID 19, emergency powers
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title Austria: Rule of Law Lacking in Times of Crisis
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title_fullStr Austria: Rule of Law Lacking in Times of Crisis
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title_short Austria: Rule of Law Lacking in Times of Crisis
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