Saskia von Landenberg on the Domestic Application of the (Revised) European Social Charter

On 26 February the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights hosted a Pick Our Brains session with Saskia von Landenberg, lecturer and PhD research in the Department of Public Law at Maastricht University. During the session, Saskia presented her ongoing doctoral research, titled “The Domestic Application of the (Revised) European Social Charter I EU Member States”, which examines how the European Social Charter can more effectively contribute to the advancement of social rights within the EU legal order. 

The presentation focused on the Charter’s practical impact at national level and the obstacles that continue to limit its domestic application. Saskia discussed how the Charter’s status as an international human rights treaty shapes its reception by domestic actors, including recurring questions concerning legal effect, interpretative use, and the consequences of conflicts with national law. She also addressed challenges linked to the functioning of the Charter system itself, including the role and perceived mandate of the European Committee of Social Rights.

The Pick Our Brains sessions of the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights bring together PhD researchers, senior members of the Centre, and colleagues from other research groups and institutions. These sessions aim to stimulate intellectual exchange, foster potential collaborations within and beyond the Centre, and provide an opportunity to receive feedback on ongoing or forthcoming research.