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On March 4 2020, the European Commission presented its proposal for a European Climate Law in which a framework for achieving the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 would be legally established. At a political level, this goal has already been endorsed by the European Parliament in its...

SMECC stands for School, Minimum standard, Education, Child-friendly policy and care-Continuum. Imagine SMECC as a flat drawing of a house. The regulatory backstop is the minimum standard in family litigation for competent parenthood – far on the horizon, however, a necessary fundament of human...

Asylum seekers usually do not cross borders with a bag of documents. They have lost their personal belongings or have been confiscated by smugglers. Oral statements are therefore the only proof of origin. ^{(Dutch only)} 

The world faces the growing problem of global warming. This phenomenon leads to unprecedented social effects in human history. Consequently, it is imperative to mitigate this problem. International Organizations and countries are working together in order to better deal with this issue.

It is about time that we care about the fundamental rights of our supporters and opponents. ^{(Dutch only)}

To counter misuse of student visas the Saxion University of Applied Sciences applies a so called ‘quota system’ for students from ‘risk countries’. The question is whether a quota is an appropriate instrument and if it is not in conflict with (European) law. This blog is only available in Dutch.

Recommendations to the new State Commission by Montesquieu Institute: confidence will not be recovered by large or small constitutional interventions. ^{(Dutch only)}

During the period of July to October 2016, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada was up for approval at the National States... This blog is only available in Dutch.

For a long time it remains silent among art. 119 of the constitution (about misconduct committed by members of parliaments and ministers) and suddenly there's trouble. This article is only available in Dutch.

Guantánamo serves as a prison for 13 years now. In the meantime 678 have been either released or transferred out of 800 prisoners. This article is only available in Dutch.