Videos of ongoing and completed PhD projects

MCEL PhD researchers Elin, Stevi and Valentina talk about their projects dealing with EU fundamental rights. Elin Börjedal examines the constellation of actors involved in fundamental rights protection in the EU and the division of responsibilities between them. Stevi Kitsou aspires to devise EU-wide principles and standards for countering hate speech online. Zooming in on the challenge of protecting fundamental rights in the digital dimension, Valentina Golunova tackles the risks stemming from the use of AI in content moderation.

MCEL PhD researchers Andreina and Ruben introduce their projects in the field of migration and asylum law. Andreina De Leo analyses the financial aspects of shifting the EU’s migration and border management responsibilities to third countries and investigates potential accountability mechanisms. Ruben Tans focuses on the protection of refugees who already reside in the EU. He takes a close look at national policies on integration of refugees in several EU Member States and reflects on the ways to make them more inclusive.