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Elaine Fahey

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Professor of EU law @ City Law School, City St. Georges, University of London.

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Elaine Fahey @faheye.bsky.social · Jun 22

My new monograph 'Big Tech and EU law: Transatlantic Lawyering, Lobbying and Litigating' will be published soon by ‪@elgarpublishing.bsky.social‬
Order it now: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/big...

@thecitylawschool.bsky.social @clsisel.bsky.social

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 3d

🙏We are grateful as well to Francesca Strumia and @azmanova.bsky.social Prof Albena Azmanova for their many thoughtful reflections - your perspectives added so much depth to the discussion. Many thanks also to @faheye.bsky.social for chairing the session!

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 16d

🖍️Join us for 'Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ guest Daniele Gallo, #LuissUniversity Rome & discussants: Lilija Alijeva, @elifmendosk.bsky.social & chair: Francesca Strumia

🗓️Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 5-6pm GMT
📍Room TG13 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
👇Register below

Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London

The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social

📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT
📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social

Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London

This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Updated Events Program – Now Live! 🎉

We’re excited to announce our updated Events Program + registration links:

🗓️Monday, 29 September, 12:00-13:30 CEST:
📌'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections'
📍Hybrid 🔗 esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...

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Elaine Fahey @faheye.bsky.social · Sep 4

It was a nice start to the academic year to present my new book ‘Big Tech and EU law: Transatlantic Lawyering, Lobbying and Litigating’ @elgarpublishing.bsky.social at UACES 25 @uaces.bsky.social
and to 'soft launch' the WG Hart IALS @ials.bsky.social 2026 Workshop on responsible digitalisation.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Sep 4

🇪🇺 Through the European citizens’ initiative, EU policies can be shaped by you.

This week we:

☑️ received the 12th successful initiative for examination, with over 1M signatures
✅ replied to the 11th successful initiative

🔗 europa.eu/!BcP46G

Discover the ECI step by step👇🏽

#EUTakeTheInitiative

Infographic titled "The journey of a European citizens' initiative," illustrating six steps in the process: (1) Preparation – forming a group of at least 7 EU citizens from 7 different countries; (2) Registration – Commission checks registration conditions; (3) Collection – 12 months to gather at least 1 million signatures; (4) Verification – national authorities verify signatures; (5) Submission – verified initiative is submitted to the Commission; (6) Examination – meeting with the Commission, public hearing in the European Parliament, and Commission's official response.

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Elaine Fahey @faheye.bsky.social · Aug 29

Many thanks to the Swedish Network for European Legal Studies for the invitation to deliver a keynote address on recent developments in EU-US relations at their annual workshop
www.snef.se/en/activity/...

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Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · Aug 28

Dutch and Swedish foreign ministers send joint letter to the EU foreign affairs chief urging tougher action on Gaza/Israel.
Note penultimate bullet point: the Commission is supposed to have drawn up an analysis about whether the EU itself is in compliance with International Court of Justice opinion

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Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · Aug 27

According to Israeli media, the first strike on Nasser hospital was tank fire. The IDF says it was aiming at a camera. It killed Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who was filming his usual livefeed there. So, same as the IDF killing of Reuters’ Issam Abdallah in 2023 www.reuters.com/graphics/ISR...

Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed by Israeli tank, investigation finds

An Israeli army tank killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured six other journalists in Lebanon while they were filming cross-border shelling on Oct. 13, a Reuters investigation has found.

www.reuters.com

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Aug 21

Cycling is more than just exercise. It means a cleaner planet, thriving cities, and a stronger economy.

EU cycling in numbers:
✔️ 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes across Europe
✔️ Nearly 10 million bikes produced in the EU every year
✔️ 1.35 million jobs supported by the EU cycling sector

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Aug 12

UK recovers position in Horizon research programme - from @lisaocarroll.bsky.social - www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

UK recovers position in EU’s Horizon Europe science research programme

Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after UK rejoined programme as associate member post-Brexit

www.theguardian.com

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · Aug 6

This is actually insane. The excitability of the EU commentator hoping that the bloc could retaliate against the US and set fire to the global economy to show strength. Because we want to try the 1930s spiral of retaliation. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Veni Kunche @veni.dev · Jul 31

Well this is bad. Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations exposing sensitive user data

I tried a few quick searches. I found someone's chat where I can see their api key

I found some building their resume. Their name, email and phone numbers are exposed.

www.fastcompany.com/91376687/goo...

Exclusive: Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive user data

Thousands of shared ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search results.

www.fastcompany.com

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Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll.bsky.social · Jul 27

More details - Trump and EU sign trade deal after 4 months of talks.
- 15% baseline tariffs.
- 50% tariffs on steel to continue
- pharma and semi-conductors not in deal
- EU to purchase $750bn of energy from US
- EU promises $600bn investment

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump and von der Leyen announce US-EU trade deal

Agreement includes 15% baseline tariff for most EU exports to US after deal reached at Scotland crunch talks

www.theguardian.com

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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · Jul 21

Arlene Foster, as DUP leader, gave free rein to the DUP's Westminster MPs pursuing Brexit, and tore Unionism apart. Now things are just about stable again, she plunges into endorsing the Braverman report for wrecking the GFA. And thinks this will save the Union.

www.prosperity.com/wp-content/u...

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Jul 4

A huge thank you to @faheye.bsky.social for organising such an enriching event and to Prof @dimitriosgian.bsky.social, @thecitylawschool.bsky.social and @citystgeorges.bsky.social for supporting it!

🙏 We look forward to seeing you all soon again!

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Elaine Fahey @faheye.bsky.social · Jul 4

Many thanks to all the participants of the scoping workshop 'A future for binding law in Global Data Governance' held at The City Law School on 1 July
@thecitylawschool.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @clsisel.bsky.social @marcoalmada.com @gzf.bsky.social

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 26

📣 Join our next workshop on 'A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance?' on the 1st July!

🙌 This workshop is organised by Prof @faheye.bsky.social, @clsisel.bsky.social.

More details and sign up below 👇
ow.ly/Kjfe50Wfna2

A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance? | City St George's, University of London

The event is organised by Prof Elaine Fahey, The City Law School and The Institute for the Study of European Laws (ISEL).

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David Anderson @bricksilk.bsky.social · Jun 26

What has the Council of Europe ever done for us? www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Ukraine and the Council of Europe sign Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine - Portal - www.coe.int

Secretary General Strasbourg 25 June 2025

www.coe.int

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Open Rights Group @openrightsgroup.org · Jun 25

A world free of Big Tech. Can you imagine? 💭

Join Cory Doctorow and @mariafarrell.bsky.social‬ for a special event to mark the 20th anniversary of Open Rights Group 🎂

🗓️ Wed 16 July
🕕 6pm BST
💻 Zoom

Don't miss out! Register now ⬇️

#ORG20 #digitalrights

www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-a...

ORG at 20: Cory Doctorow in conversation with Maria Farrell

As well as being a renowned author, activist and journalist, Cory Doctorow was a founding member of Open Rights Group!

www.openrightsgroup.org

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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · Jun 25

A recording of the roundtable. " Loosing freedom of Movement. Brexit and EU citizens rights.
youtu.be/NUKEYKk3mJI?...

FOMATPLAY round table: Losing Freedom of movement. Brexit and EU citizens’ rights. 4 June 2025

YouTube video by Corpora & applied linguistics

youtu.be

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Luis Alberto Montezuma 路易斯·阿尔贝托·蒙特祖玛 @montezumachavez.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today, the Commission adopted a six-month extension of the two adequacy decisions with the United Kingdom, allowing to continue the free flow of data with the UK until 27 December 2025.

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · Jun 25

Carney confirms on CNN that he is actively moving away from the US towards a closer relationship with the EU. #cdnpoli

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 24

🇪🇺 Academics from @clsisel.bsky.social shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference in Philadelphia, US!

🎉 Congrats to all! @faheye.bsky.social @jedodermatt.bsky.social @tamarahervey.bsky.social!

Read more ⬇️
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City St George’s academics support the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference | City St George's, University of London

Academics from the Institute for the Study of European Law shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the event held in Philadelphia, USA.

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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CEPS @ceps.eu · Jun 23

📅 On 26 June, we’re teaming up with @bertelsmannst.bsky.social to discuss Europe’s path to digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy.

📣 With opening remarks by @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, it will examine the implementation of the newly adopted EuroStack resolution.

REGISTER 👉 bit.ly/44eJN0c

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚨🚨 #brexit anniversary: Office of Budget Responsibility predictions of £ 40 bn hit to public finances has proven correct according to research by top economist @johnspringford.bsky.social . www.thetimes.com/article/346e...

Predictions of £40bn hit to public finances from Brexit ‘correct’

Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast of a 4 per cent productivity loss from leaving the EU has been largely borne out, says top economist

www.thetimes.com

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · Jun 20

🚨🚨 "Daniel Hannan's #brexit predictions have not aged well". Succint but great piece by @sanglesey.bsky.social taking down in grand style the most delusional of all #brexiteers. www.thenewworld.co.uk/steve-angles...

Daniel Hannan's Brexit predictions have not aged well

Nine years ago the Conservative peer predicted what life would look like following Brexit in June 2025. His predictions proved a touch optimistic

www.thenewworld.co.uk

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · Jun 20

Brexit: the next phase. New post on my Brexit & Beyond Blog. With the Gibraltar agreement ending the A50 issues, and the Reset Summit over, we're entering a period of technical adjustments. Thoughts on that, and the 9th anniversary of the Referendum: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/06/brex...

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Cambridge University Press - Law @cambup-law.cambridge.org · Jun 11

New issue of European Constitutional Law Review now available, including a special section on Gender, Populism and Constitutional Degradation.

📚 cup.org/4kuuPKe

@euconst.bsky.social

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