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Markus W. Gehring
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EU & International Sustainable Development Lawyer; Professor of European & International Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Deputy Proctor @cam.ac.uk Fellow @eulegalstudies.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social. .. more

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Markus Gehring is an international jurist specialised in European and international trade law, and both fellow and director of studies in law at Hughes Hall at University of Cambridge. He is also a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. .. more

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 23d
Such an amazing new publication @verfassungsblog.de - many thanks for including my contribution @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @eulegalstudies.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social
verfassungsblog.de Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 24d
Out now – fully open access 🎉

The ICJ’s Climate Advisory Opinion is one of the most significant developments in international climate law. ⚖️🌍

This new volume shows why – and explores its implications for global climate governance.

Get your free copy here:

👉 verfassungsblog.de/book/the-icj...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 3h
Thank you @larsklingbeil.bsky.social for explaining how sometimes international law is not too complicated at all: www.reuters.com/world/china/...
International law applies to everyone, including US, says German finance minister
Greenland's territorial sovereignty must be respected, Lars Klingbeil said.
www.reuters.com

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 4h
Could those states who make it their official policy to deny climate change and leave the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC please pay for the consequences of their inaction, here over 12.000 hectare land destroyed by wildfires in Patagonia?
spiegel.de DER SPIEGEL @spiegel.de · 5h
Die Region Patagonien im Süden von Argentinien erlebt derzeit eine der schwersten Umweltkatastrophen ihrer Geschichte. Hohe Temperaturen und starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten.
Waldbrände in Argentinien zerstören rund 12.000 Hektar Land
Die Region Patagonien im Süden von Argentinien erlebt derzeit eine der schwersten Umweltkatastrophen ihrer Geschichte. Hohe Temperaturen und starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten.
www.spiegel.de

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DER SPIEGEL @spiegel.de · 5h
Die Region Patagonien im Süden von Argentinien erlebt derzeit eine der schwersten Umweltkatastrophen ihrer Geschichte. Hohe Temperaturen und starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten.
Waldbrände in Argentinien zerstören rund 12.000 Hektar Land
Die Region Patagonien im Süden von Argentinien erlebt derzeit eine der schwersten Umweltkatastrophen ihrer Geschichte. Hohe Temperaturen und starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten.
www.spiegel.de

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · 9h
“Germany will propose setting up a joint NATO mission to protect the Arctic region, the Bloomberg report added, citing people familiar with the plans.”
UK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports
A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arc...
www.reuters.com

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 16h
Those who fail to calling out breaches of international law are in effect acquiescing to them. Why could France, Mexico and Spain call them out but the UK could not?
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d
UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general
UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general
Exclusive: In first comments since US attack on Venezuela, Richard Hermer refrained from singling out Trump administration Nations are right to consider diplomatic relations when deciding whether to “call out” breaches of international law, the attorney general has said, after the UK government faced criticism over its reluctance to condemn the US attack on Venezuela. In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a “complicated and dangerous” world, leaders should be able to use “statecraft” to consider other factors when establishing whether to hold allies to account. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 17h
A quiet winter morning in #Cambridge earlier this week ❄️

📸 Lloyd Mann
Reflection of King's College Chapel in the River Cam, with a dusting of snow covering the surrounding ground and a clear blue sky. A view of punts lined up on the River Cam in Cambridge on a winter morning, with a pink building illuminated in the background. View of the River Cam in Cambridge during winter, showing a frost-covered riverbank and reflected trees with the Clare College Bridge visible in the distance. Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam at Queens' College, Cambridge, flanked by historic buildings with snow-dusted roofs on a winter morning.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 1d
'The [US] action threatens to end an era of historic peace and return us to a world in which might makes right. The cost will be paid in human lives.' Wise words by @yale.edu Law Prof & @asilorg.bsky.social president-elect @oonahathaway.bsky.social in @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/o...
Opinion | The Great Unraveling Has Begun
www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Steve Peers, Markus W. Gehring

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 1d
The ICJ begins oral hearings in The Gambia v Myanmar on 12 January.

MICHAEL A. BECKER looks ahead to what is at stake as the Court hears arguments on genocidal intent, fact-finding, and remedies in its first genocide case brought by a non-injured state.

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Quote: “The Gambia v Myanmar provides the ICJ with a key and timely opportunity to clarify the law of genocide, especially in situations of armed conflict or counter-insurgency.”

Reposted by Paul Nightingale, Markus W. Gehring

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 2d
We're looking for a dynamic leader to join the senior leadership team.

The postholder will teach on postgraduate courses & contribute to research, research leadership, & policy engagement.

We welcome applicants from different disciplinary backgrounds.

Apply by 9 February: bit.ly/4qRkQlb

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d
UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general
UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general
Exclusive: In first comments since US attack on Venezuela, Richard Hermer refrained from singling out Trump administration Nations are right to consider diplomatic relations when deciding whether to “call out” breaches of international law, the attorney general has said, after the UK government faced criticism over its reluctance to condemn the US attack on Venezuela. In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a “complicated and dangerous” world, leaders should be able to use “statecraft” to consider other factors when establishing whether to hold allies to account. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d
Spanish Strawberries 2.0?
en.france24.com FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 2d
🇫🇷 French farmers blocked the ring road around Paris - a demonstration coming ahead of the green lighting of the Mercosur deal today in Brussels.

Liza Kaminov reports 👇

Reposted by John H. Knox, Markus W. Gehring

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 2d
🚨 We denounce the Trump Administration’s move to withdraw the US from dozens of UN bodies and organizations.

🌐 This is a targeted assault on international law and the institutions that safeguard human rights, peace, and climate justice worldwide.

Read CIEL president’s statement 👉 bit.ly/4aKuFMS

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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 2d
🇫🇷 French farmers blocked the ring road around Paris - a demonstration coming ahead of the green lighting of the Mercosur deal today in Brussels.

Liza Kaminov reports 👇

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d
This is not the strongest agreement in sustainable development terms, which is disappointing given that alternatives were already agreed with parties such as the UK, New Zealand and Chile. Last summer we proposed a completely different approach in collaboration with @ieep.eu ieep.eu/publications...
politico.eu POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d
🚨 BREAKING: EU countries have approved the Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks.

Read the story: politi.co/4suWWNO

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d
Better to freeze it over the US withdrawal from the UNFCCC...
politico.eu POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d
Senior lawmakers want the European Parliament to freeze the EU-U.S. trade deal in response to Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland.
EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats
Unpopular trade agreement could be blocked because of U.S. president’s rhetoric on seizing Greenland.
www.politico.eu

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d
Senior lawmakers want the European Parliament to freeze the EU-U.S. trade deal in response to Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland.
EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats
Unpopular trade agreement could be blocked because of U.S. president’s rhetoric on seizing Greenland.
www.politico.eu

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d
Breaking News: The EU agreed to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
nyti.ms

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Mike Becker @mikebecker.bsky.social · 2d
With the #ICJ hearing in #TheGambia v #Myanmar kicking off on Monday, I put together some thoughts over at @verfassungsblog.de on key issues to consider for those following this important #GenocideConvention case. A quick summary. verfassungsblog.de/the-rohingya...
The Rohingya Case Gets a Hearing
verfassungsblog.de

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 2d
🌍 Learner Spotlight | DemEd Global Impact Stories
✨ Meet Mammy Yeabu Kabia 🌱
🌟 Lecturer, Njala University, Sierra Leone

📍 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our Spring 2026 courses NOW extended:
lnkd.in/esG2P6Jx

🚩 EOI and Application Deadline: 15 January 2026 (Mon), 11:59PM GMT

#DemEdGlobal #SDG

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Editors @cy-els.bsky.social · 2d
Delighted to offer First View of @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social's Dr Bernadette Zelger's 'A Crisis of Neo-liberalism and the Future of the EU: Socio-economic and Political Challenges to Its Legal-Constitutional Framework (and a Defence of Scharpf’s Asymmetry Theory)' www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
A Crisis of Neo-liberalism and the Future of the European Union: Socio-economic and Political Challenges to Its Legal-Constitutional Framework (and a Defence of Scharpf’s Asymmetry Theory) | Cambridge...
A Crisis of Neo-liberalism and the Future of the European Union: Socio-economic and Political Challenges to Its Legal-Constitutional Framework (and a Defence of Scharpf’s Asymmetry Theory)
www.cambridge.org

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d
🚨 BREAKING: EU countries have approved the Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks.

Read the story: politi.co/4suWWNO

Reposted by Christian Odendahl, Anand Menon, Joris Larik , and 2 more

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d
🚨 Big news from Brussels: EU countries move to approve the EU-Mercosur trade deal, @euronews.com confirms.

Against: 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇦🇹🇭🇺🇮🇪
Abstention: 🇧🇪

All other member states voted in favour.

Written procedure will conclude at 5 pm.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 2d
Putin doesn’t want peace, Russia’s reply to diplomacy is more missiles and destruction. This deadly pattern of recurring major Russian strikes will repeat itself until we help Ukraine break it. (1/3)

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Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) @ieep.eu · 2d
How can the EU maintain its climate leadership while improving its security, competitiveness and prosperity❓
We gathered policymakers, experts, industries and civil society at #Think2030 to unpack this question.
Read what they had to say 👇
Reinforcing EU climate leadership for improved security, competitiveness and prosperity - IEEP AISBL
In association with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Think2030 Dialogue Denmark gathered policymakers, experts, industries and civil society in Copenhagen to discuss the most pressing environmental issues at the top of the political European agenda. Based on those Sceicne4Policy sessions, Think2030 delivered four policy briefs outlining science-informed policy solutions for advancing...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d
Thoughtful @theguardian.com article - leaving the #UNFCCC also means there is potentially no easy way back given that a new Senate ratification is almost impossible though some argue that the UNFCCC could be re-ratified as an EA relying on previous Senate approval www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence
www.theguardian.com

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d
In my view the last head of state who said he did not need international law ended up in prison.

Reposted by Fabián Muniesa, Olivier Mannoni, Markus W. Gehring

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d
‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
President says morality ‘the only thing that can stop me’ in New York Times interview on limits to his authority Donald Trump has said ‘I don’t need international law” and that his power is limited only by his “own morality”. In a new interview with the New York Times, Trump said the only constraint to his power as president of the US is “my own morality, my own mind”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 3d
This statement could not be clearer- could those who think that the legal situation is ‘complex’ please take note?

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Antje Wiener @antjewiener.bsky.social · 3d
www.dgfir.de/en/aktuelles...
Statement of the German Society of International Law on the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela
#DeepContestation
#InternationalLaw
#Norms
Statement on the U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela | DGIR
www.dgfir.de

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 3d
Another day and another international law violation: immediate withdrawal violates US international obligations. US Treasury Announces the United States’ Immediate Withdrawal from the @greenclimate.fund content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UST...
Treasury Announces the United States’ Immediate Withdrawal from the Green Climate Fund
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