CCBE info June 2019

CCBEInfo   #82 June 2019 / juin 2019   In this Issue   Reforming the ECHR machinery: the CCBE has something to say ELIL receives the 2019 Pax Christi International Peace Award CCBE Workshop on “The Impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Legislation and Tax Legislation on Legal Professional Privilege and Professional Secrecy” L5 meeting in Barcelona – 2-3 June 2019 CJEU ruling casts doubt on the legality of the proposed e-evidence regulation Dans ce numéro   Les propositions du CCBE pour la réforme du mécanisme de la CEDH Les avocats européens à Lesbos (ELIL) reçoivent le Prix pour la paix 2019 de Pax Christi International Atelier du CCBE « Effets de la législation anti-blanchiment et de la législation fiscale sur le secret professionnel des avocats » Réunion L5 à Barcelone les 2 et 3 juin 2019 Un arrêt de la CJUE jette le doute sur la légalité de la proposition de règlement relatif aux preuves électroniques     Reforming the ECHR machinery: the CCBE has something to say   For ten years, the governments of the Council of Europe Member States and the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) have been striving to reform the machinery of the European Convention on Human Rights (the ECHR). Some progress has been made and the total number of cases pending before the Court has fallen, but the reforms have mainly tackled easy cases.   Read more Les propositions du CCBE pour la réforme du mécanisme de la CEDH   Depuis dix ans, les gouvernements des États membres du Conseil de l'Europe et la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme (la Cour) s'efforcent de réformer le mécanisme de la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme (la CEDH). Certains progrès ont été réalisés et le nombre total d'affaires en instance devant la Cour a diminué, mais les réformes ont surtout porté sur des affaires faciles.   Lire la suite     ELIL receives the 2019 Pax Christi International Peace Award   The 2019 Pax Christi International Peace Award was awarded to European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL) on Wednesday 26 June 2019. Philip Worthington, ELIL’s Managing Director, was present to receive the award. The CCBE President, José de Freitas, and Vice-Presidents Ranko Pelarić and Margarete von Galen as well as representatives of the German Bar Association (DAV) were also present at the ceremony to congratulate ELIL.   Read more Les avocats européens à Lesbos (ELIL) reçoivent le Prix pour la paix 2019 de Pax Christi International   Le Prix pour la paix 2019 de Pax Christi International a été décerné aux Avocats européens à Lesbos (ELIL) le mercredi 26 juin 2019. Philip Worthington, directeur général d'ELIL, était présent pour recevoir le prix. Le président du CCBE, José de Freitas, et les vice-présidents Ranko Pelarić et Margarete von Galen ainsi que des représentants du barreau allemand (DAV) étaient également présents à la cérémonie pour féliciter ELIL.   Lire la suite     CCBE Workshop on “The Impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Legislation and Tax Legislation on Legal Professional Privilege and Professional Secrecy”   On 27 June, the CCBE organised a workshop in Brussels on “The Impact of Anti-Money Laundering Legislation and Tax Legislation on Legal Professional Privilege and Professional Secrecy”.   Read more Atelier du CCBE « Effets de la législation anti-blanchiment et de la législation fiscale sur le secret professionnel des avocats »   Le 27 juin, le CCBE a organisé à Bruxelles l’atelier « Effets de la législation anti-blanchiment et de la législation fiscale sur le secret professionnel des avocats ».   Lire la suite     L5 meeting in Barcelona – 2-3 June 2019   Leaders of international lawyers’ organisations recall of importance of self-regulation and the independence of the legal profession. ‘Self-regulation and independence of legal professionals ensure the trust and protection of citizens, and provide guarantees for the rule of law.’   Read more Réunion L5 à Barcelone (2 et 3 juin 2019)   Les dirigeants d'organisations internationales d'avocats rappellent l'importance de l'autorégulation et de l'indépendance de la profession d’avocat. L'autorégulation et l'indépendance des professionnels du droit assurent la confiance et la protection des citoyens et offrent des garanties pour l'état de droit.   Lire la suite     CJEU ruling casts doubt on the legality of the proposed e-evidence regulation   On 27 May, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an important ruling on the European Arrest Warrant and the extent to which public prosecutors’ offices can be considered ‘issuing judicial authorities’ for the purpose of cross-border judicial cooperation (see Press Release).   Read more Un arrêt de la CJUE jette le doute sur la légalité de la proposition de règlement relatif aux preuves électroniques   Le 27 mai, la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne (CJUE) a rendu un arrêt important concernant le mandat d'arrêt européen et la mesure selon laquelle les parquets peuvent être considérés comme des « autorités judiciaires d’émission » aux fins de la coopération judiciaire transfrontalière (voir le communiqué).   Lire la suite   Upcoming Events | Événements à venir   13/09/2019  - Standing Committee – Copenhagen | Comité permanent à Copenhague 24/10/2019 - Standing Committee – Lisbon | Comité permanent à Lisbonne 25/10/2019 - Joint CCBE – FBE Conference on self-regulation - Lisbon | Conférence conjointe CCBE–FBE sur l’autorégulation à Lisbonne     Other languages will be available on the website over the next few days. Les autres langues seront disponibles sur le site web dans les prochains jours.     CCBE Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe Conseil des barreaux européens Rue Joseph II, 40 / bte 8 1000 Brussels Belgium     This email was sent to | Ce courriel a été envoyé à politikimx@yahoo.gr.

Ahepans Elect George Horiates Supreme President

Ahepans Elect George Horiates Supreme President The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), the leading association for the nation's millions of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, elected George G. Horiates, Esq., of Moorestown, N.J., Supreme President at the 97th Annual Supreme Convention, Chicago. Horiates, 52, ran unopposed in elections that were held July 5, 2019. Formal installation ceremonies were held July 6, 2019.  read our election announcement | visit our photo gallery Coverage: GreekNews Online | CosmosPhilly | Anamniseis Media Group  AHEPA Fulfills $1 Million Commitment to Rebuild Saint Nicholas AHEPA fulfilled its $1 million donation to rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center with a presentation of the remaining pledge balance to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the 97th Grand Banquet, July 5, 2019.  read more | The National Herald | Hellenic News of America | The Pappas Post | GreekNews Online Address of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the 97th AHEPA Grand Banquet. AHEPA Congratulates Prime Minister Mitsotakis Supreme President George G. Horiates sent a congratulatory letter to Greece's new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on his election victory. In the July 8 letter, Supreme President Horiates stated the AHEPA family looks forward to working with Prime Minister Mitsotakis to further enhance relations with Greece and the strong people-to-people ties that exist between Greece and its diaspora. ICYMI | AHEPA Calls for a Stronger Message to Protect American Interests in Eastern Med In a June 27 letter to President Donald J. Trump, AHEPA conveyed its "grave concern" for U.S. security interests in the Eastern Mediterranean due to hostilities and elevated tensionsperpetrated by Turkey. | read the letter The Ahepan Summer Edition is Out! Share the summer 2019 edition of The Ahepan magazine with family and friends! This issue recaps the 91st annual Leadership Excursion, features a Greek Independence Day pictorial and news of AHEPA Housing's latest property opening; and shares our chapter's community service programs. Give it a read! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   August Fall 2019 The Ahepan magazine Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Takes Reins in Greece The Wall Street Journal (July 8)   Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in as prime minister and presented his cabinet, a day after a comfortable election victory that represented a rejection of the left-wing government that had led the country since 2015.   read more | Associated Press | List of New Cabinet Greece Liked to Underestimate Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Now He's Prime Minister. New York Times (July 8) Underestimating Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been something of a national sport in Greece.  "Koulis," his detractors spit out, using a common diminutive of his first name that is usually reserved for children, as they mock a barely noticeable lisp.  read more Far-right Greek party crashes out of Parliament Associated Press (July 7) Golden Dawn, the far-right, anti-immigrant party that had shocked Greek politics by evolving from a marginal, violent neo-Nazi group into Greece's third-largest party during the country's economic crisis, was knocked out of Parliament in Sunday's national election.  read more EU, Cyprus protest as second Turkish ship plans to drill off islandReuters (July 8) A Turkish ship planning to drill for oil and gas close to Cyprus dropped anchor off the island on Monday, triggering a strong protest from Nicosia and a rebuke from the European Union.  read more | Bloomberg Voyage to the Center of the World New York Times (July 9) The peaks of Mount Parnassus shimmered on a warm spring afternoon above the temples of ancient Delphi. In a verdant valley below, silver-tipped olive trees stretched to the sea. The sun traced a golden arc in the azure sky. On a flat plateau surrounded by this natural theater, I looked up to find myself standing at the center of the world.  read more Greece Win Women's World Deaf Basketball Championship in Poland Agona Sport (July 6)   In Poland, the Greek national team claimed gold at the 2019 Women's World Deaf Basketball Championship, defeating Lithuania 51-42 in the final to emerge victorious.  read more Refugee women find relief in Greek soccer Ekathimerini (July 9) Many of the players at Hestia FC weren't allowed to play - or even watch - soccer matches in their home countries. In Greece, they make up the country's first women's refugee team and hail from 14 countries including Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Eritrea and Ethiopia. read more Thanasis Antetokounmpo to sign two-year deal with Bucks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (July 7) If it feels like everybody and their brother is signing with the Milwaukee Bucks this summer, it's because that's essentially what's happening. The Bucks officially re-signed Brook Lopez on Saturday and will soon add his twin brother, Robin, in a signing that will soon be inked. Now, they're set to bring in another brother as Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the 26-year-old brother of Milwaukee's superstar and league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, will sign a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, a source confirmed to the Journal Sentinel.  read more