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Mark Konstantinidis @mkonstantinidis.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Happy to share my article on recent US pressures against EU #digital regulation, and Europe's (potential) response. Even after the #EU-#US #trade framework agreement, transatlantic relations remain volatile.

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Difficult choices for EU digital regulation push amid US pressure

Recent developments should lead bloc to strengthen its autonomy, writes University of Luxembourg postdoctoral researcher Mark Konstantinidis

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Sep 5

The LCEL is hosting its inaugural conference on 10 and 11 October 2025 in Luxembourg.

Leading voices from law, politics, and academia will provide a perspective of EU values and of their possible role in shaping EU law and integration.

Programme & registration: www.uni.lu/lcel-en/even...

European Union law and values in a changing world

The inaugural conference of the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL) will provide a forum for the discussion of the meaning and role of EU values in contemporary Europe and beyond. In recent year...

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Jul 17

Congratulations to Dr @mkonstantinidis.bsky.social, who has been appointed Thought Leadership Co-Chair of Young ITA (Institute for Transnational Arbitration for the term 2025–2027.

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@uni.lu #uni_lu #LCEL

Dr Mark Konstantinidis appointed Thought Leadership Co-Chair of Young ITA

We are pleased to announce that Dr Mark Konstantinidis, postdoctoral researcher at the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL), has been appointed

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Jun 3

🛰️⚖️ Can EU law keep pace with the rapid expansion of space activities?

Prof. Lesley Jane Smith joined the LCEL as distinguished visiting fellow and explored EU space governance and the legal challenges.

🔗 Interview: www.uni.lu/lcel-en/news...

#uni_lu #LCEL #EUSpaceAct #SpaceLaw

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · May 27

🚀 At our event an expert panel explored the shift from project-based engagement towards a structured legal and governance framework. The #EUSpaceAct aims to harmonise rules across member states and enhance safety, resilience, and sustainability in orbit.
#uni_lu #LCEL #EUlaw #SpaceLaw

Many thanks to our panelists and moderators.
Dr Olga Batura (TNO)
Philippe Clerc (CNES)
Dr Mathias Link (Luxembourg Space Agency)
Prof. Lesley Jane Smith (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg)
Dr Dimitra Stefoudi PhD (Universiteit Leiden)
Dr Gabrielle Leterre (Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance - University of Luxembourg)

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · May 23

📢 The 7th Forum of EU Litigation Law returns 30 June 2025!
Join top voices on key CJEU trends.
📍 Luxembourg Centre for European Law
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eAZA8Ru2
#EULaw #LitigationLaw #LCEL #uni_lu

@walterbrunowb.bsky.social @anabobic.bsky.social @veronikayefr.bsky.social

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Mark Konstantinidis @mkonstantinidis.bsky.social · May 15

My interview on the state of the rule of law in Europe has been published in the @tageblatt.lu (in German). Thank you for the interesting discussion!

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Interview / „Man darf nicht in Schwarzmalerei verfallen“: Expertengespräch über den Rechtsstaat in Europa

Trump jenseits des Atlantiks, Rechtspopulisten und -extreme diesseits. Demokratie und Rechtsstaat scheinen so stark in Bedrängnis wie lange nicht. Ein Expertengespräch über die Unterschiede zwischen E...

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · May 13

Quo vadis, Europe? What’s at stake for the rule of law?

David Althoff, @mkonstantinidis.bsky.social , Lorenzo Gradoni, Gustavo Becker, Marta Requejo Isidro, Joana Mendes and @walterbrunowb.bsky.social reflect on the evolving challenges facing the rule of law.

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Research Luxembourg @researchluxembourg.org · May 13

⚖️Legal research has a crucial role to play in informing & shaping #EU policy development.💡

Listen to the latest #SciLux podcast with Prof. Tridimas, director of the @lcel.uni.lu to learn more➡️ www.researchluxembourg.org/en/scilux-po...

#ResearchLuxembourg #EUlaw @uni.lu @scihanna.bsky.social

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · May 8

🇪🇺 75 years since Schuman’s vision, Europe remains a community of law.
But today, the rule of law is being tested, by digital disruption, shrinking trust, & shifting values.

@uni.lu researchers @lcel.uni.lu ask:
Quo vadis, Europe?
What’s next for the legal backbone of the EU?

#EuropeDay

Quo vadis, Europe? What’s at stake for the rule of law?

With these visionary words, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman opened his historic declaration on 9 May 1950. He proposed the bold idea that European

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Apr 24

Live from #LCEL: Prof. Diane Fromage (@ unisalzburg.bsky.social) is analysing the 2024 Fundación Tatiana Pérez judgment and its impact on #EU agency powers. What could this mean for #AMLA and the future of financial oversight in the EU? #EULaw #LCEL #AMLA

Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Apr 18

Prof. Diane Fromage (@unisalzburg.bsky.social), visiting fellow at the LCEL, will assess the implications of the ´24 Fundación Tatiana Pérez judgment and what it could mean for EU agency powers, especially AMLA
🔗 www.uni.lu/lcel-en/even...
#EUlaw #ConstitutionalLaw #FinancialRegulation #LCEL #uni_lu

Is Meroni back? The Fundación Tatiana Pérez judgment and its implication

The Court of Justice of the European Union was led, to once again, re-examine its Meroni doctrine in the context of the Fundación Tatiana Pérez decision

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Elaine Fahey @faheye.bsky.social · Apr 9

Many thanks to the @uni.lu @lcel.uni.lu Faculty of Law, Economics & Finance for the invitation to deliver a doctoral colloquium 'The EU as a Global Digital Actor' & faculty research seminar 'Mapping Digital Strategic Autonomy' and the very enjoyable discussions with so many

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

This is just the beginning.
The CSDDD could be a game-changer — but only if we understand its ripple effects.

Read the article 👉
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#EUlaw | #CSDDD | #HumanRights

How a new EU law is reshaping business responsibility. From Luxembourg to Latin America

A new EU directive is pushing global businesses to take a closer look at what is happening along their supply chains. Gustavo Becker, doctoral researcher

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

🎤 Gustavo will present his work at the Business & Human Rights Young Researchers Summit.

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

Even non-EU companies with European HQs in Luxembourg might need to adapt.

The #CSDDD could reshape how they monitor risks, and act on them.

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

🇱🇺 #Luxembourg is home to multinational companies with global supply chains. These are not exempt.

They’ll need to assess:
➡️ Where do their raw materials come from?
➡️ Do operations harm people or the planet?

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

The CSDDD's reach extends beyond the EU.

🌎 In Latin America, suppliers in high-risk sectors like mining, agriculture, and energy face new compliance demands, but also the chance to turn responsible practices into a competitive edge.

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

Gustavo Becker's research at the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (@lcel.uni.lu) explores the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and its global implications.

#uni_lu

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University of Luxembourg @uni.lu · Apr 3

📢 Just as the EU Parliament (@europarl.europa.eu) voted to delay due diligence laws like the #CSDDD, #uni_lu doctoral researcher Gustavo Becker shares a timely take on what’s at stake for business & human rights — from Luxembourg to Latin America. 🌍

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How a new EU law is reshaping business responsibility. From Luxembourg to Latin America

A new EU directive is pushing global businesses to take a closer look at what is happening along their supply chains. Gustavo Becker, doctoral researcher

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Apr 3

Just as the @europarl.europa.eu voted to delay due diligence laws like the #CSDDD, Gustavo Becker (@uni.lu) explores what’s at stake for business & human rights, from Luxembourg to Latin America. #CSDDD #EULaw #HumanRights #LCEL #uni_lu
www.uni.lu/lcel-en/news...

How a new EU law is reshaping business responsibility. From Luxembourg to Latin America

A new EU directive is pushing global businesses to take a closer look at what is happening along their supply chains. Gustavo Becker, doctoral researcher

www.uni.lu

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Apr 2

Prof. Joana Mendes joins the #LCEL after nearly a decade at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF). Her appointment represents an important advancement in positioning the LCEL as a #research hub focused on #EUlaw and highlights the continued collaboration between the Centre and the FDEF.

Prof. Joana Mendes joins the LCEL: Shaping a dedicated research environment for EU law

The Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL) of the University of Luxembourg is pleased to welcome Professor Joana Mendes as she joins the Centre after

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Mar 4

Today Prof. Carl Baudenbacher led a lively & open discussion on Switzerland’s new EU treaty package.
Engaging insights from LCEL members, members of the Court of Justice of the European Union and experts across EU law. #Switzerland #EU #CJEU #Law

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Luxembourg Centre for European Law - University of Luxembourg @lcel.uni.lu · Feb 18

Will Switzerland become a semi-colony of the #EU? Prof. Carl Baudenbacher breaks down the new EU treaty package & its implications. 📅 4 March 2025 at the Luxembourg Centre for Europen Law – don’t miss this crucial discussion!
Register: ulsurvey.uni.lu/index.php/79...
@ec.europa.eu
#LCEL #EULaw