'Free imperial Lordships' in Limburg (1500-1800): deconstruction of a myth
The area on both sides of the Meuse river covered by the present Dutch and Belgian provinces called Limburg was characterised by a significant degree of territorial fragmentation in the early modern period.
The historical process in which the larger territorial lords brought smaller entities under their rule progressed only slowly. This study focuses on the constitutional status of these so-called 'free imperial lordships' in relation to the Holy Roman Empire as a political entity and in relation to the territorial lordships.
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Grants for Interdisciplinary Research Projects and Outreach Activities
Multiple researchers of the Faculty of Law received funding by Studio Europa Maastricht. These fundings aim to support interdisciplinary, Europe-focused research and outreach initiativesResearchers
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Interdisciplinary project explores democracy and the rule of law in a changing world
The team will organise an interdisciplinary workshop bringing together international scholars from a range of disciplines and geographical backgrounds. The workshop will be complemented by outreach activities, including opinion articles, video recordings, and a podcast.Researchers
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Veni grants for Henrique Marcos and Sarah Tas
Henrique Marcos (Senior Lecturer in the Foundations of Law department) and Sarah Tas (Assistant Professor in the Public Law department) have received a Veni grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).Researchers
