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Right to family life of children whose parents want to place them in institutional care
The following lines are devoted to the right of a child to be in the care of their parents and to live in family environment.
Zdeňka Králíčková
Apr 89 min read


The “living law” theory: constitutional interpretation and the development of the EU legal order
This study explores the potential of the "living law" theory in constitutional interpretation in the context of EU legal order.
Tudorel Toader
Apr 110 min read


The Law and Practice of the Refugee Deals in Europe and Abroad
The study examines how refugee deals undermine rights, lack legal review, and fail to effectively manage global migration flows.
Ľudmila Elbert
Mar 257 min read


New (Multilateral) Export Controls on Advanced Technologies: Is the Past, the Future?
The study analyses the current context of export restrictions implemented by the United States against the People’s Republic of China.
János Székely
Mar 1811 min read


Some Monetary Policy Related Constitutional Issues in the V4 Countries
The aim of the current study is to examine three constitutional issues in the V4 countries related to monetary policy.
György Marinkás
Mar 118 min read


Is the choice of federalism always a good one?
This study explores federalism, its historical, political, and economic roots, sovereignty transfer, and its impact on state governance.
Alena Krunkova
Mar 47 min read


Can family allowances be considered as acquired rights?
This study analyzes Zagreb's 2016 parent caregiver aid (65% avg. income), its abolition, and court rulings defining it as a benefit.
Aleksandra Korać Graovac
Feb 259 min read


What's next with the Constitutional Tribunal?
The blog study analyses Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal reforms, questioning legality, judicial independence, and the rule of law's future.
Konrad Wytrykowski
Feb 188 min read


A Possible “Clash” Between the Right to a Healthy Environment and Protection of Heritage? – From the Case Law of the Constitutional Court of Romania
This study explores Romania's Constitutional Court ruling on balancing heritage protection and the right to a healthy environment in 2023.
Gellért Nagy
Feb 115 min read


Problems with Irremovability
The study describes changes to Poland’s judicial system since 2018, focusing on the Sejm's role in electing NCJ members and its consequences
Konrad Wytrykowski
Jan 289 min read


Some remarks on the right to education
A study on the right to education, emphasising parental rights, moral values, and safeguarding education from ideological influence.
Krzysztof Szczucki
Jan 226 min read


The termination of the USA-Hungary double tax convention and its repercussions
The US terminated its tax treaty with Hungary, impacting cross-border taxation, FATCA compliance, and increasing tax burdens for taxpayers.
Balázs Károlyi
Jan 158 min read


EU Journalists’ Immunity: A Beginning or a Joke?
EU anti-SLAPP rules aim to protect press freedom & NGOs but raise concerns about sovereignty, Treaty compatibility, and overreach.
Bartłomiej Oręziak
Jan 88 min read


Attack on TVP (Polish Public Television): legal aspect
On 19 Dec 2023, Poland's government took control of public media, violating laws, court rulings, and the National Media Council's authority.
Mariusz Muszyński
Dec 31, 202412 min read


Legal Review of Weapons: The Case of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
This post reviews the legal evaluation of new weapons, a duty for all State Parties under Additional Protocol I.
Kaja Kowalczewska
Dec 27, 20248 min read


Legality of the election of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland in the years 1997-2015
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal judges (1997–2015) faced legal flaws in elections; 2015's December election was the first fully legal one.
Mariusz Muszyński
Dec 21, 20248 min read


From “Coup” to “It’s not a big deal” – Reflections of the Venice Commission opinions regarding the Polish cases
In 2015, Poland's judiciary crisis sparked EU drama; today new reforms raise questions about judicial independence and the rule of law.
Tanja Karakamisheva-Jovanovska
Dec 15, 20248 min read


What next with the prosecutor's office?
The blog study analyses Poland's prosecutor's office crisis.
Konrad Wytrykowski
Dec 6, 20248 min read


Recommendations of Human Rights Committees and the Rule of Law
The blog study aims at interpretation of international human rights treaties adopted under the umbrella of the United Nations.
Katarína Šmigová
Nov 29, 20247 min read


Preventing Espionage Targeting Critical Infrastructure
This blog has been devoted to issues related to the interdependence between espionage and critical infrastructure protection.
Grzegorz Ocieczek
Nov 22, 20248 min read


The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM): Is it over?
The end of the CVM for Romania and Bulgaria marks progress but raises questions about the depth of reforms and evolving EU oversight dynamic
Emőd Veress
Nov 16, 20244 min read


The UK’s Former Rwanda Asylum Plan in Hindsight from the Perspectives of International Human Rights and Refugee Law
This post addresses briefly the concerns whether the Rwanda Asylum Plan is compatible with the prohibition of expel or return.
Nóra Béres
Nov 8, 20248 min read


The Challenges and Opportunities of Military Space Activities in Sustainable Space Exploration
Key concerns include anti-satellite (ASAT) tests and the registration of military space objects.
Katarzyna Malinowska
Nov 3, 20246 min read
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