Latest blog articles

The Democratic Ideal in Light of the Brexit

4 July 2016
The day after the “Brexit”-referendum, with a majority of 51.9% voting to leave the European Union, some speak of the success of democracy (“the people have spoken”). Already, there are calls for referenda in other countries to let the people speak there, too. This suggests that independently of our...
by:
- A.M. Waltermann
in Law
What next?

25 April 2016
What is the meaning of 'as soon as possible'? That question is now topical on the Ukraine referendum. This article is only available in Dutch.
by:
- A.W. Heringa
in Law
Brexit and the decision/decisions of 19 February 2016

26 February 2016
On 19 February 2016, the European Council reached agreement on the Brexit dossier (EUCO 1/16); if the British decide to remain in the union on 23 June 2016, certain thing will change, or at least, will have to change... This blog is only available in Dutch.
by:
- A.W. Heringa
in Law
Brexit or exit equal treatment?

25 February 2016
No one will have failed to notice the United Kingdom's referendum on membership of the EU. To avoid a British exit, an agreement has been reached... This blog is only available in Dutch.
by:
- M.J.G.A.M. Weerepas
in Law