Kadi case

The Kadi case involved the European Court of Justice ruling on the balance between international sanctions and individual rights. The United Nations imposed sanctions on certain individuals and entities, and the EU adopted these measures. However, Kadi, an Algerian lawyer, challenged these sanctions, arguing they violated his fundamental rights because he was not given a proper chance to defend himself. The court ruled that EU law must respect human rights and uphold the rule of law, meaning any EU measures implementing UN sanctions must be subject to judicial review to ensure they do not infringe on individual rights.