The electoral reform in New Caledonia would guarantee a better representation of the population, in line with democratic principles of the French Republic.

PIERRE-EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ offers an alternative view on the highly disputed reform:

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What is behind the unrest in New Caledonia?

Who are Kanaks and Caldoches?

JULIAN SCHRAMM explains the latest electoral reform and the context of the French colonial past and present:

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I did something.

In La Quadrature du Net II, the ECJ has once again ruled on data retention.

MARCO MAUER presents a critical reading of the latest decision. The Court does not merely nuance its previous jurisprudence, he argues:

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📝 🌊 🪸 In her post as part of the blog series with Verfassungsblog on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea advisory opinion, our deputy director Romany Webb discusses how the advisory opinion does little to clarify the legal status of marine #geoengineering activities: buff.ly/3URXq0k

More on access to justice under the #CSDDD ! Nicolas Bueno and I reflect on the civil liability clause!

As we continue our online symposium on the CSDDD, Nicolas Bueno and Franziska Oehm delve into the question of civil liability and encourage Member States to include environmental damage in the transposition phase:
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Die Urteile des OVG-Münster zur Beobachtung der AfD haben die Debatte um ein Parteiverbot neu entfacht.

Warum ein Verfahren gerade zum Schutz rassifizierter Menschen wichtig ist, schreibt BERKAN KAYA.

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Today, we look at civil liability and its enforcement under the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. ANTON ZIMMERMANN looks at the requirements the CSDDD sets up, and how substance and procedure relate. verfassungsblog.de/access-to-supp…

Der Bund garantiert die Rechtsstaatlichkeit in den Ländern - aber was, wenn nicht?

CARL SEEMANN untersucht, wer dann den Knüppel aus dem Sack holen kann.

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On the heels of the adoption of the #CSDDD I reflect on the progress made in the meaningful #stakeholderengagement provision of the final draft. A definite improvement from initial proposals, although only time will tell whether there will be effective implementation in reality.

Yesterday's ICJ #Rafah -order has left academics, journalists, lawyers and even the Judges themselves arguing over what it means.

Dr Juliette McIntyre argues: This would have been the time for a clear and unambiguous order, even if it meant fewer votes in favor.
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Excellent analysis from Dr Juliette McIntyre here. Courts exists to resolve disputes and provide normative governance. Ambiguity like this achieves neither.

Great commentary piece written by Dr Juliette McIntyre and published by Verfassungsblog. Please read 👇

Great read on the CIJ_ICJ ambiguity (which leaves no ambiguity in my own mind that we need a cease fire, regardless of where the coma is..)

Yesterday's ICJ #Rafah -order has left academics, journalists, lawyers and even the Judges themselves arguing over what it means.

Dr Juliette McIntyre argues: This would have been the time for a clear and unambiguous order, even if it meant fewer votes in favor.
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So excited to see carol omari article online where she critically reflects on stakeholder engagement and the #CSDDD . Enjoy the read! #bizhumanrights

As part of the symposium on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, CAROLINE OMARI LICHUMA @‌Carollichuma looks into the meaningful engagement provision, situating today's legislation against the background of its colonial baggage.
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