Central European Researchers'
blog

https://doi.org/10.63189/YFSV7637 An analysis of the practice of the European Commission and the CJEU concerning proceedings for failure to comply with a prior judgment, i.e., Article 260(2) TFEU, reveals that the subject matter of the vast majority of non-compliance cases concerns the environment. Of the 45 cases conducted under this procedure between 2000 and 2025, as many as 21 related to this field, including 18 concerning waste. A closer examination shows that within thi

This blog post analyses the use of QMV in EU decision-making, focusing on enlargement, efficiency, sovereignty and smaller Member States.

The blog post examines how the rule of law shapes EU enlargement policy and assesses its evolving role in the Western Balkans accession process.

The post examines alleged inconsistencies in CJEU rule-of-law case law, comparing its approaches to judicial independence in Poland and Germany.

The blog post analyses the implications of a Slovak Constitutional Court reference to the CJEU concerning the loss of Slovak and EU citizenship following a same-sex marriage abroad.

Hybrid education combines traditional classroom instruction with online learning to create flexible, inclusive, and resilient educational experiences. This blog post examines lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, analyses Poland’s legal frameworks governing remote teaching, and explores the enduring benefits of blended learning models.

An analysis of the institutional guarantees of CJEU judicial independence, highlighting weaknesses in judicial appointments and tenure.

An analysis of Serbia's EU accession, the need for EU institutional reform, and the impact of evolving European security and geopolitical dynamics.

The blog post examines why Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 has little practical effect in Poland despite simplifying the circulation of public documents in the EU.

Daniel Morar published a book which is a reflective memoir and critical analysis of the Romanian justice system in the post-communist era. Drawing from his extensive judicial career, Morar provides a personal narrative enriched by his experiences as a prosecutor, focusing on pivotal events and challenges faced by the judiciary.

This blog examines the legal foundations governing the probative force and value of foreign official documents in Polish administrative proceedings.

In a series of judgments, the CJEU found that Hungary had infringed EU law in connection with its migration policy. This led to the imposition of severe financial penalties on Hungary in June 2024. The European Commission’s actions were characterised by selectivity. Despite similar restrictive migration practices being applied by Greece, Italy and Poland, the European Commission initiated infringement proceedings exclusively against Hungary, whilst other

A commentary on the draft Seventeenth Amendment opened for public consultation on 22 June 2026, and on the broader constitutional package that has accompanied Hungary’s post-electoral transition.

This blog post examines the CJEU's ruling in Joined Cases C-50/24 to C-56/24 on border procedures, transit zones, detention, and asylum under Directive 2013/32.

This post examines the legal implications of Poland's departure from random case allocation and its impact on judicial independence, transparency, and the right to a court established by law.

The author advocates for a relaxation of the strict position of the church regarding the insemination of a wife with her husband's sperm, particularly in the face of various difficult life situations or anatomical barriers that prevent fertile spouses from conceiving naturally.

This blog post examines the constitutional evolution of interim measures within EU law and argues that provisional relief has progressively transformed from a procedural safeguard into an instrument for protecting the autonomy and effectiveness of the European legal order.

This blog post analyses how the proposed EU MFF 2028–2034 strengthens rule of law conditionality and advances the constitutionalisation of EU budget governance.

This blog post examines the rise of judicial power in Europe, its role in shaping the rule of law, and tensions over judicial independence.

The blog analyses the latest events in Poland related to the status of judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal.

This blog post examines informed consent in medicine, with a focus on assisted reproduction, and its legal, ethical, and psychological implications for patients and families.

This blog study examines sovereign equality in international law, contrasting formal legal parity with real-world power imbalances and conflicts.

How governments, regulators and financial institutions can reduce financial exclusion, support seniors, and build a more inclusive financial system.

Can a state leave its treaty obligations when circumstances fundamentally change? This blog post explores rebus sic stantibus, the EU, and international law.