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The Method of Judicial Appointment Does Not Automatically Determine Judicial Independence – Remarks on the CJEU Judgment in Case C-521/21
The post analyses the CJEU’s ruling in Case C-521/21, arguing that flaws in judicial appointments do not automatically negate judicial independence.
Aleksandra Syryt
May 1610 min read


Rule of Law Standards in the EU: A Comparative Look at Pre- and Post-Accession Frameworks
The blog study explores the European Union's approach to enforcing rule of law standards, highlighting the significant gap between pre- and post-accession tools.
Marie Beyrich
May 1318 min read


Critical commentary on the judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of 20 March 2026, II OSK 216/21
This commentary concerns the judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of 20 March 2026 (II OSK 216/21), in which the transcription of a foreign same-sex marriage certificate was permitted.
Paweł Sobczyk
May 1112 min read


The accession of the Czech Republic to the EU – a brief historical analysis
This blog study aims to describe the historical development and individual phases of the Czech Republic’s approach to EU membership, as well as actions taken by European institutions in these matters. The analysis covers the period from the 1989 Velvet Revolution up until 2004, when the Czech Republic officially joined the EU.
Eva Zorková
May 59 min read


Judicial Review of Russian Asset Freezes in the European Union
This scientific blogpost aims to examine the evolving role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in reviewing EU sanctions, with particular emphasis on the annulment claims challenging the EU Council’s decision to use proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets.
Lénárd Sándor
May 37 min read


Under the Tip of the Iceberg – European Integration in the Twenty-First Century
This blog study focuses on the characteristics of European integration. It specifies the concept and content upon its origins in the middle of the last century, and points to the development of European integration as a result of the enlargement of the European Union.
Alena Krunkova
Apr 307 min read


Free Movement as a Gateway to Personal Status Reform? Reflections on the CJEU's Judgment in Case C-43/24 (Shipov)
This blog post examines the CJEU Shipov ruling, linking free movement to gender recognition and questioning limits of EU law and national autonomy.
Lilla Garayová
Apr 299 min read


World Malaria Day: Children at the Center of the Crisis
This blog post on child malaria mortality in Africa addresses prevention gaps, health system weaknesses, and the need for stronger global action.
Josipa Kokić
Apr 274 min read


The Impact of EU Enlargement on the European Law on Religion
This study aims to explore the basic principles of EU law on religion and the impact of enlargement on these principles. Furthermore, it seeks to determine the model of relations with religion that EU has adopted in its legislation.
Dalibor Đukić
Apr 246 min read


Legal Implications of the Hungary's Lawsuit against the Court of Justice
This blog post analyses case T-855/25 Hungary v CJEU, examining admissibility, EU liability and the threshold of a sufficiently serious breach
Michal Petr
Apr 228 min read


Promulgation of Constitutional Tribunal Judgements
This blog post analyses the government's refusal to publish Constitutional Tribunal rulings and its impact on rule of law, separation of powers and fair trial rights.
Konrad Wytrykowski
Apr 196 min read


Guarantees of the Independence of CJEU Judges
This blog post analyses the legal guarantees underpinning the independence of CJEU judges, including appointment rules, tenure, immunity, and remuneration safeguards.
Grzegorz Pastuszko
Apr 175 min read


The Exclusivity of the Article 7 Procedure in Protecting the Rule of Law? Some Reflections on the CJEU’s Rulings on the Conditionality Regulation
This piece reflects on the findings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in cases C-156/21 and C-157/21 on the relationship between the Article 7 procedure and the Conditionality Mechanism, with a focus on their role in addressing the situation of the rule of law.
Enikő Krajnyák
Apr 156 min read


Questions on standards for transit zones: The CJEU Request for preliminary ruling in C-217/25 and C-218/25
CJEU cases C-217/25 and C-218/25 examine EU standards for migrant detention in transit zones, focusing on “specialised facilities” and conditions at Schiphol.
Jakub Czepek
Apr 135 min read


Protection of National Identity – A Tolerated Ground for Breaching EU Law?
This blog study analyses whether Article 4(2) TEU enables Member States to justify deviations from EU obligations when fundamental aspects of their identity are at stake.
Michael Siman
Apr 1010 min read


Hungary's Lawsuit against the Court of Justice
This blog post analyses the CJEU’s record sanctions against Hungary for migration law breaches and examines the unprecedented damages action challenging the Court.
Michal Petr
Apr 78 min read


Some Open Issues of the EU Enlargement Policy
In this paper, we discuss how the accession of the ten Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, the Baltic states and Cyprus to the EU in 2004 affected the transformation of the candidate countries themselves — and how it affected the transformation of the EU.
Rado Bohinc
Apr 410 min read


EU liability for damages arising from the use of push-back
Analysis of EU liability for push-backs, focusing on CJEU case law, Frontex’s role, and implications for migration governance and damages claims.
Krzysztof Masło
Apr 28 min read


Interim Measures of European Courts in a Comparative Perspective
This scientific blog post aims to outline the evolution of interim measures in international law by examining them from a comparative perspective. Accordingly, it aspires to explore how the differing conceptions and interpretations of international courts have influenced one another over the past decades.
Lénárd Sándor
Mar 306 min read


Right to Abortion and Conscientious Objection
In her paper, the author discusses conscientious objection in healthcare, with a focus on the termination of pregnancy from the perspective of the patient as well as healthcare professionals.
Suzana Krajlić
Mar 289 min read
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