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The research aims to evaluate the Union Values case's impact on LGBTI rights and the CJEU's role as a human rights court.

June 3, 2026Open Access

The Union Values case from the perspective of LGBTI rights: The CJEU as a Human Rights Court?

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The research aims to evaluate the Union Values case's impact on LGBTI rights and the CJEU's role as a human rights court.
Comparative analysis of the Union Values case and its implications for LGBTI rights.
Evaluation of CJEU versus ECtHR standards on LGBTI representation.
Investigation into structural constraints affecting the CJEU's jurisdiction.
Union Values case marks a significant advancement for LGBTI rights under Article 2 TEU.
CJEU's interpretation aligns with European standards on LGBTI representation but is limited by structural factors.
Comparison with ECtHR highlights both progress and ongoing limitations in human rights jurisdiction.

Abstract

What does Union Values deliver for LGBTI rights, beyond its landmark reading of Article 2 TEU? A comparison with the ECtHR reveals a shared European standard on LGBTI representation — but also structural constraints that still cap the CJEU's reach as a human rights court.

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Olivier Baillet (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc6cddee9eb8c0dce7b2e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21428/9885764c.46bea92d

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