MCEL Opening Event 2026-2027: Exploring the Boundaries of Mobility in the EU
The Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL) in collaboration with the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Migration Law and Governance invite you to its Opening Event 2026–2027, dedicated to the theme “Exploring the Boundaries of Mobility in the EU”. Recent developments in EU citizenship law seem to signal a shift from the traditional functional paradigm, centred on protecting individuals in cross-border situations, towards a more constitutional, identity, value-based understanding of EU citizenship. At the same time, core free movement rights such as residence and non-discrimination still operate under the rationale of cross-border mobility. The MCEL Opening Event 2026-2027 reflects on these developments and considers their implications.
The event aims to bring together motivated students, MCEL members, and experts from academia and the EU institutions. The event will also launch this year's edition of the MCEL Master Thesis Project on “Free Movement of Persons and Mobility”.
Speakers:
- Niamh Nic Shuibhne: Professor of European Union Law, University of Edinburgh
Nathan Cambien: Legal officer in Legal Service of the European Commission
Following their talks, a roundtable discussion will take place with:
Fulvia Ristuccia, Assistant Professor of European Union Law, Maastricht University
Pauline Melin, Assistant Professor of European Union Law, Maastricht University
The opening event will take place from 14:00 to 16:30, followed by a drinks reception from 16:30 to 17:30.
To register, please click on the green button to the right. We look forward to seeing you on the 7th of October!