Gun Control, Security, National Identity: The Story of Fighting EU Law by Introducing “Right to Bear Arms“ into Czech Constitutional Order

As a reaction to terrorist attacks in Paris, EU institutions adopted a directive that in some respect tightened the gun control rules. Using the prevailing eurosceptic mood of citizens and (unexistent) threat of Muslim immigration, opponents of the directive started to fight its implementation in Czechia. Their efforts started to be supported by the government...

Panel 161, WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 2018 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM