Franz Merli

Franz Merli, a professor of European constitutional law at the University of Vienna, shares his insights on the legal complexities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the balance between individual rights and public health, exploring the legitimacy of emergency measures and the role of parliamentary oversight. The conversation delves into the impact of government communication, the importance of transparency in crises, and the ethical dilemmas involving public health policies. Merli emphasizes the necessity of judicial challenges to protect personal freedoms.