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The annual Ius Commune conference and its contract law workshop on “Contract law in times of corona and other sanitary crises”.
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The recent verdict (“the PSPP judgment”) of the German Federal Constitutional Court (“FCC”) on the compatibility of the Public Sector Purchase Programme (“the Programme”) under the management of the European Central Bank (“ECB”) has attracted plenty of commentary, much of it critical concerning the...
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Not in the mood for a deal: The Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
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What we witness now shows resemblances with the new Turkish and the Russian presidential model: the president has executive powers but is also largely supported by his parliament, banning or disabling the effect of balances of power through their checks and balances.
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When Trump tweeted "See you in Court, the security of our nation is at stake" he was absolutely right, but not as he intended it to mean. Because yes, courts are essential for the security of (the citizens of) the state.
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May the US President appoint his son in law as advisor to the White House? For quite a lot formal appointments the President needs the advice and consent (permission) from the senate, but not here. Is it permissible?
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Legitimacy in the political sense can be defined as an inquiry into the justification for the exercise of public authority. Or put differently: it is the reason why I, being part of society, should accept laws and regulations that bind me.
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What is the role of the law in addressing the issues faced by the contemporary consumer, and who should be its maker?
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What is the role of the law in addressing the issues faced by the contemporary consumer, and who should be its maker?
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What is the basis for the claim of the ‘remaining’ EUR 4.875.000?