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The Super League Judgement – A Case Note

By Gianguido Ghelardi On 21st December 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued three landmark decisions for European competition law and sports in the cases of International Skating Union, Royal Antwerp Football Club, and the European Superleague Company. The Superleague case certainly attracted the most media attention. This case note seeks to contextualise, explain,Continue reading “The Super League Judgement – A Case Note”

Ukrainian Refugees in the European Union: A Closer Look at Germany’s Role

By Zekiye Gürun Introduction The war in Ukraine, instigated by Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has precipitated one of the most significant humanitarian crises in recent history. This conflict has not only reshaped geopolitical landscapes but also compelled a vast number of individuals to flee their homes in search for safety. The European Union (EU),Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees in the European Union: A Closer Look at Germany’s Role”

Make-or-Break Elections in 2024: What to Expect?

By Iveri Kekenadze Gustafsson Introduction Free and fair elections are essential to well-functioning liberal democracies and contribute to a healthy political climate. 2024 is the election year on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. While there are several important elections to follow, three big ones in the Western world are worth taking a closer lookContinue reading “Make-or-Break Elections in 2024: What to Expect?”

North Macedonia’s EU Integration and the Russo-Chinese Strategy

By Francesco Foti Introduction To counter the Euroatlantic integration process in the Western Balkans —a multiethnic and multireligious mélange— Moscow, and, albeit less evidently, China have alternatively exploited intercommunal historical grievances, irredentism, subtle infiltration through illegality, the stalemate in the EU integration process and the halted EU enlargement process. The strategies can be linked toContinue reading “North Macedonia’s EU Integration and the Russo-Chinese Strategy”

Why The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism Failed, And What Can Replace It?

By Vasil Vasilev Introduction On July 5, 2023, the European Commission announced that it was about to take the final steps to terminate the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM), which monitored the state of legality in Bulgaria and Romania. A few months later, on September 15, that became a reality with Decision (EU) 2023/1785. TheContinue reading “Why The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism Failed, And What Can Replace It?”

The Dublin Pact Dilemma: Can Europe Overcome Its Migration Impasse?

By Lorenzo Trasca Introduction The discourse on European migration policy has historically stirred vigorous and often inconclusive discussions between Member States and within European institutions. However, Brussels has witnessed substantial developments in the field of EU migration containment in recent months, putting the issue back at the top of the European agenda. Consequently, a glimmerContinue reading “The Dublin Pact Dilemma: Can Europe Overcome Its Migration Impasse?”