This second post critically analyzes the decision of the Court, arguing that it is quite unconvincing from different perspectives.
Dutch election results
- Law
The results of the election in the Netherlands is that the biggest party only has 33 seats out of 150. At least four parties are needed for a majority government. How will this lead to a new coalition? (in Dutch) by Peter Bootsma.

Another brick in the wall? (Part 1)
- Law
On March 7, 2017, the CJEU concluded that EU law does not oblige Member States to issue humanitarian visa to Syrian individuals and families seeking international protection. Despite the humanitarian disaster in Syria, safe legal routes to Europe remain a mirage.

Why companies choose for digital coaching in the 21st century
- Alumni
Many companies make use of professional coaching for their employees. Having well performing, healthy and happy employees is the key to success for them. In this article you will read why companies in the 21st century choose for digital coaching instead of traditional coaching on location.

Digital communication with the tax administration
- Law
It is time for tax return once again. Millions of taxpayers will submit their 2016 tax declarations between 1 March and 1 May 2017. This blog is only available in Dutch.

The duty to accommodate beyond employment in the EU
- Law
Following the conclusion (ratification) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the EU is bound by the Convention to the extent of its competences, including in the field of non-discrimination.

(Re)appointment of Tusk
- Law
It is indeed striking that Tusk's appointment for another two and a half year as President of the European Council was NOT a unanimous decision in the European Council.

Popular sovereignty is not dead
- Law
Do the people still have power? Some might feel forgotten and turn to populism promising to give the country back to them. But popular sovereignty is not dead.

Parliamentary immunity of MEPs: better not Dutch!
- Law
Last week, the Members of the European Parliament decided by a large majority to waive the parliamentary immunity of Marine Le Pen upon a request by French prosecution services.

Dr. Benedikt Poser and his team reel in the NWO Investment Subsidy Medium grant (MaGW)
- Psychology and Neuroscience
Last week Dr. Benedikt Poser of the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience (CN) at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) received word from the NWO (Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research) that his team received the NWO Investment Subsidy Medium grant (MaGW) from the NWO’s division of Social Sciences and Humanities. The grant of €453.200, with €151.100 additional co-funding by Scannexus BV, will be used to bankroll the investment project: “Improving reliability of high-field MRI in application to neuroscience and patients”
