Many thanks to @johnshopkinsiaa.bsky.social & University of Bologna Law Faculty for organising the second edition of their EU-China symposia on 'Turning the tides- the future of EU-China digital cooperation' @martinicogi.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
Op-ed by me in EU law live on the General Court decision in Latombe on EU-US data flows, the Data Privacy Framework and independence
eulawlive.com/op-ed-the-ch...
🙏We are grateful as well to Francesca Strumia and @azmanova.bsky.social Prof Albena Azmanova for their many thoughtful reflections - your perspectives added so much depth to the discussion. Many thanks also to @faheye.bsky.social for chairing the session!
💡There's still time to register for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' w/ Profs @profkochenov.bsky.social, @azmanova.bsky.social @faheye.bsky.social & F. Strumia
🙏Join us at @thecitylawschool.bsky.social!
@citystgeorges.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social
Many thanks to the Swedish Network for European Legal Studies for the invitation to deliver a keynote address on recent developments in EU-US relations at their annual workshop
www.snef.se/en/activity/...
🖍️Join us for 'Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ guest Daniele Gallo, #LuissUniversity Rome & discussants: Lilija Alijeva, @elifmendosk.bsky.social & chair: Francesca Strumia
🗓️Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 5-6pm GMT
📍Room TG13 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
👇Register below
📢 Updated Events Program – Now Live! 🎉
We’re excited to announce our updated Events Program + registration links:
🗓️Monday, 29 September, 12:00-13:30 CEST:
📌'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections'
📍Hybrid 🔗 esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...
A huge thank you to @faheye.bsky.social for organising such an enriching event and to Prof @dimitriosgian.bsky.social, @thecitylawschool.bsky.social and @citystgeorges.bsky.social for supporting it!
🙏 We look forward to seeing you all soon again!
📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social
📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT
📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
It was a nice start to the academic year to present my new book ‘Big Tech and EU law: Transatlantic Lawyering, Lobbying and Litigating’ @elgarpublishing.bsky.social at UACES 25 @uaces.bsky.social
and to 'soft launch' the WG Hart IALS @ials.bsky.social 2026 Workshop on responsible digitalisation.
Infographic titled "The journey of a European citizens' initiative," illustrating six steps in the process: (1) Preparation – forming a group of at least 7 EU citizens from 7 different countries; (2) Registration – Commission checks registration conditions; (3) Collection – 12 months to gather at least 1 million signatures; (4) Verification – national authorities verify signatures; (5) Submission – verified initiative is submitted to the Commission; (6) Examination – meeting with the Commission, public hearing in the European Parliament, and Commission's official response.
🇪🇺 Through the European citizens’ initiative, EU policies can be shaped by you.
This week we:
☑️ received the 12th successful initiative for examination, with over 1M signatures
✅ replied to the 11th successful initiative
🔗 europa.eu/!BcP46G
Discover the ECI step by step👇🏽
#EUTakeTheInitiative
According to Israeli media, the first strike on Nasser hospital was tank fire. The IDF says it was aiming at a camera. It killed Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who was filming his usual livefeed there. So, same as the IDF killing of Reuters’ Issam Abdallah in 2023 www.reuters.com/graphics/ISR...
Dutch and Swedish foreign ministers send joint letter to the EU foreign affairs chief urging tougher action on Gaza/Israel.
Note penultimate bullet point: the Commission is supposed to have drawn up an analysis about whether the EU itself is in compliance with International Court of Justice opinion
Many thanks to the Swedish Network for European Legal Studies for the invitation to deliver a keynote address on recent developments in EU-US relations at their annual workshop
www.snef.se/en/activity/...
Stylised map of Europe formed by colorful interconnected cycling routes, representing all the EuroVelo routes across Europe. Three bicycle icons are placed across the map. The text reads: 'Two wheels. One Europe. Endless possibilities.' A logo of the European Commission is shown in the bottom right corner.
Cycling is more than just exercise. It means a cleaner planet, thriving cities, and a stronger economy.
EU cycling in numbers:
✔️ 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes across Europe
✔️ Nearly 10 million bikes produced in the EU every year
✔️ 1.35 million jobs supported by the EU cycling sector
UK recovers position in Horizon research programme - from @lisaocarroll.bsky.social - www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
This is actually insane. The excitability of the EU commentator hoping that the bloc could retaliate against the US and set fire to the global economy to show strength. Because we want to try the 1930s spiral of retaliation. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Well this is bad. Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations exposing sensitive user data
I tried a few quick searches. I found someone's chat where I can see their api key
I found some building their resume. Their name, email and phone numbers are exposed.
www.fastcompany.com/91376687/goo...
More details - Trump and EU sign trade deal after 4 months of talks.
- 15% baseline tariffs.
- 50% tariffs on steel to continue
- pharma and semi-conductors not in deal
- EU to purchase $750bn of energy from US
- EU promises $600bn investment
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Arlene Foster, as DUP leader, gave free rein to the DUP's Westminster MPs pursuing Brexit, and tore Unionism apart. Now things are just about stable again, she plunges into endorsing the Braverman report for wrecking the GFA. And thinks this will save the Union.
www.prosperity.com/wp-content/u...
Many thanks to all the participants of the scoping workshop 'A future for binding law in Global Data Governance' held at The City Law School on 1 July
@thecitylawschool.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @clsisel.bsky.social @marcoalmada.com @gzf.bsky.social
Many thanks to all the participants of the scoping workshop 'A future for binding law in Global Data Governance' held at The City Law School on 1 July
@thecitylawschool.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @clsisel.bsky.social @marcoalmada.com @gzf.bsky.social
📣 Join our next workshop on 'A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance?' on the 1st July!
🙌 This workshop is organised by Prof @faheye.bsky.social, @clsisel.bsky.social.
More details and sign up below 👇
ow.ly/Kjfe50Wfna2
Today, the Commission adopted a six-month extension of the two adequacy decisions with the United Kingdom, allowing to continue the free flow of data with the UK until 27 December 2025.
A recording of the roundtable. " Loosing freedom of Movement. Brexit and EU citizens rights.
youtu.be/NUKEYKk3mJI?...
A world free of Big Tech. Can you imagine? 💭
Join Cory Doctorow and @mariafarrell.bsky.social for a special event to mark the 20th anniversary of Open Rights Group 🎂
🗓️ Wed 16 July
🕕 6pm BST
💻 Zoom
Don't miss out! Register now ⬇️
#ORG20 #digitalrights
www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-a...
Carney confirms on CNN that he is actively moving away from the US towards a closer relationship with the EU. #cdnpoli
🇪🇺 Academics from @clsisel.bsky.social shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference in Philadelphia, US!
🎉 Congrats to all! @faheye.bsky.social @jedodermatt.bsky.social @tamarahervey.bsky.social!
Read more ⬇️
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📅 On 26 June, we’re teaming up with @bertelsmannst.bsky.social to discuss Europe’s path to digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
📣 With opening remarks by @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, it will examine the implementation of the newly adopted EuroStack resolution.
REGISTER 👉 bit.ly/44eJN0c
