Apply for the MCEL master thesis project! 'The EU and Democracy in the Member States'

The MCEL Master Thesis project ‘The EU and Democracy in the Member States’ brings together highly motivated students and expert staff members of the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL), as well as other relevant staff of the Law Faculty and external speakers.

EU institutions are showing a growing interest in national democratic processes and more generally the state of democracy in EU Member States. The EU interest is not only driven by constitutional crises in certain Member States, but also by broader horizontal concerns with democratic threats arising from private actors, including tech giants, and foreign interference. These developments raise interesting and pressing legal questions. By focusing on ‘The EU and Democracy in the Member States’ this year’s MCEL master thesis project provides you with the opportunity to engage with these important legal and societal developments. Within the project you can write a thesis on a wide variety of issues. 

Applications must be submitted by 28 November 2025 to mcel@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 

Download the thesis project flyer to learn about how to apply.