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The study draws attention to the lack of financial literacy as a factor that has a significant impact on the degree of exclusion. Financial education was indicated as one of the key tools to fight it. In terms of the issue at hand, the approach to the development of specific forms of financial education aimed at older people and fully adapted to their current needs is of particular importance.

The blog post explores how Poland’s current government uses the narrative of “restoring the rule of law” to justify extraordinary, often legally questionable measures, raising concerns of legal nihilism and historical parallels.

This blog post analyses allegations of a coup d’état, the investigation by Prosecutor Ostrowski, his suspension by Minister Bodnar, and the wider implications for rule of law in Poland.

The blog discusses the proposal for the European Parliament (EP) to gain the right to initiate legislation.

This paper discusses the issues related to particular challenges faced by older persons in the context of the digitalisation of the economy.

The aim of this work is to identify good practices that public authorities and the older adults themselves can implement to avoid the negative consequences of attempted fraud.

Based on an analysis of legal acts and diplomatic documents, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of honorary consuls on Polish foreign policy and international relations.

This study explores the evolving nature of corruption and its impact on various legal systems, focusing on judicial cooperation within the EU.

The scientific blog highlights the importance of the period after the conclusion of the Maastricht Treaty from the perspective of democratic legitimacy, and sheds light on the mainstream way of thinking.

This blog post analyses how the European Court of Human Rights has assessed austerity measures in relation to social rights and the right to property during times of economic crisis.

A brief overview and commentary on the judgment of the United States Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025), concerning the constitutional right of parents to raise their children in accordance with their own [religious and moral] convictions

This blog post examines the legal effectiveness of powers of attorney issued by foreign consuls for real estate transactions in Poland, focusing on evidentiary value, form, and jurisdiction.

The author takes a closer look at the case of the Republic of Croatia - which applied for EU membership in 2003 and finally became its 28th member state on 1 July 2013 - and into the engagement of the Croatian Parliament in European affairs.

While outlining the rationale behind the judicial cooperation in the European community of laws, the scientific blog post aims to explore the various forms of cooperation of the network of European courts in light of the principle of equality between Member States.

The blog explores the U.S. Supreme Court’s Mahmoud v. Taylor decision, highlighting how it reinforces parental rights in education and aligns with international child rights principles.

Since Croatia’s 2013 accession, EU enlargement has stagnated. The idea of ‘gradual integration’ – involving candidates in EU policies before formal accession—seeks to revive the process. This essay introduces the concept, highlights its benefits, and focuses on its risks. It argues that meaningful enlargement requires deep institutional reforms, including clearer division of competences and a system of core mandatory policies alongside optional ones.

The blog study explores the legal, political, and medical dimensions of abortion in Poland, focusing on recent legislative changes, societal polarisation, and ethical controversies.

This blog study analyses how Polish courts annul verdicts based solely on the judge’s appointment after 2018, raising concerns over judicial irremovability, NCJ legitimacy, and criminal accountability.

The increasing demand for comprehensive and long-term health care from an ageing population is contributing to the rising costs of the public health care system. This forces politicians not only to change their approach to the treatment of the elderly towards a coordinated and holistic healthcare system and to implement preventive measures to preserve the viability of the public health system, but also to change the way current and future seniors’ function.

All countries face major challenges to ensure that their health and social systems are ready to make the most of the demographic shift. As people live longer and healthier lives, many continue or need to work beyond the normal retirement age, and hence, there is an increase in labour market participation. Part of the motivation is provided by greater life expectancy, improved health, and changes to pension systems. This paper deals with the changing role fo elderly at the wor