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The Centre for the Law of EU External Relations (CLEER) and the T.M.C. Asser Instituut invite abstracts for a conference on ‘Shifting institutional dynamics in EU external relations’ that will take place on 12th December 2025 at the premises of the T.M.C. Asse...

A new book in the ‘Global Europe: Legal and Policy Issues of the EU’s External Action’ entitled 'EU External Relations Law and Sustainability - The EU, Third States and International Organizations' provides an in-depth analysis of how sustainability measures a...

New research sheds light on how extractive foreign investment projects affect local communities and their environment. In their chapter "Polenta and Cyanide? Investment Arbitration as Prospective Environmental Injustice in Roșia Montană", researchers Stephanie...

The first major legal dispute between the UK and EU under their post-Brexit trade agreement is set to reach its conclusion next month, centering on Britain's controversial ban on sandeel fishing in its waters, writes researcher Eva Kassoti in a new blog post o...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape modern warfare, the need for effective control over military AI systems has become increasingly urgent. Insights from a recent expert workshop, led by researcher Jonathan Kwik and colleagues, underscore the ...