No words will do to describe what is going on in northern Gaza, let alone to talk perpetrators out of it. Only urgent action can make a difference. States must have done all within their power months ago to prevent and stop genocide rather than wait until it is over to punish it.

Great PhD opportunity Max Planck Law on 'The Hidden Heritage of the European Union: the Legacy of the Law of the League of Nations' under the supervision of Michel Erpelding. Apply by 6th January, 2025: jobs.lhlt.mpg.de/jobposting/ee7…

An investigation published today reveals that U.S. weapons to Israel are moving through Europe. I spoke to the Dublin Inquirer about the obligations of EU Member States to conduct risk assessments for arms transiting through their territories: dublininquirer.com/2024/11/13/in-…

ICON-S Benelux is organising its 2nd conference, on the topic of "Public Law in an Age of Contestation and Systemic Change" 📍Brussels 📅22-23 May 2025 📚 Call for papers and info: icon-society.org/icon-s-benelux… 💡 Incl. keynote speeches + young scholars' workshop

Our analytical framework (with Marta Morvillo and S Salomon) on the actors, structures and effects of strategic litigation with EU law is out a Jean Monnet Working Paper with NYU Law, while forthcoming with German Law Journal 🧾📥⚖️ jeanmonnetprogram.org/paper/strategi…

I'm not ready to listen to myself, but maybe you are? 🙂 On Russian interference with EU democracy hosted by KEW open.spotify.com/episode/0NJvDz…

📢 Internship opportunity! We are looking for a motivated student or recent graduate to assist Dr Stephanie Triefus and I with research & activities on human rights and arms trade at T.M.C. Asser Instituut. Apply by January 5th: asser.nl/about-the-asse…

Curious about the current election crisis in Romania for European Law and politics? Russian interference, judicial activism, extreme-right wing, digital regulation- all the elements of a challenging mix are present 🍸 Join a webinar organized by Alina Carrozzini at Faculty of Law VU

PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ received a request for an advisory opinion f on “the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other IOs and third States” in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. bit.ly/49REgyO

Trainees wanted! Applications are now open 📬 for the September 2025 traineeships at the Council of the EU. Could you be our next trainee? 🔎 Check out the requirements and apply now! ⬇️

Interested in strategic litigation on migration, climate change or digital rights? Join us on 27 February, in Amsterdam or online, for roundtable discussions to mark the publication of the special issue with the German Law Journal 🔛 aces.uva.nl/content/events…

Lawfare: How right-wing populists are redefining rights in Europe and the US. Join us at Pakhuis de Zwijger on 21 March with Sarah de Lange, Scott Cummings,Karolina Kocemba, @mstambulski and a surprise guest! 🪅 dezwijger.nl/programma/lawf…

Join us for the online book launch of The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI on 11 March! We'll have a lively dialogue with several contributors & discussants. Info & registration: law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-scho… Free access to the book: cambridge.org/core/books/the…

🚀 Exciting news for early-career researchers! The new Max Planck #Postdoc Program offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. Applications are open now! postdocprogram.mpg.de #ScienceCareer #PostdocProgram

Calling all international law researchers! The United Nations’s International Law Commission is accepting applications for its Research Assistants Roster. Work with Special Rapporteurs or Chairs of Working and Study Groups — remote or in person Details: legal.un.org/ilc/documentat…

Two tenure-track positions available at NOVA School of Law in Lisbon - Assistant Prof in Public Law (focus: Human Rights in the Digital Age/Cybersecurity) - Assistant Prof in Philosophy of Law (focus: Human Rights, Access to Justice and the Rule of Law) novalaw.unl.pt/en/opening-of-…

"History will never forget that we enabled this atrocity."

Israel has killed nearly 270 journalists and media workers since it launched its war on Gaza. Here are the names of the journalists Israel has killed in the besieged and bombarded enclave aje.io/vpr7p0

The EU-Israel Association Agreement was a disgrace when it was stipulated, as it completely disregarded Palestinian rights. Keeping it alive today, in the face of the abominable crimes Israel is committing, triggers the responsibility of the EU leadership.