Does EU law secure political belonging, or just facilitate a market? @anabobic.bsky.social uses Hegel to critique this structural tension at the 2026 Max Planck Masterclass (26–29 May, Heidelberg). Apply by tonight to join the debate and young scholars workshop: www.mpil.de/de/pub/forsc...

What changes when we read EU law through Hegel’s philosophy of right? 26–29 May, Dr Ana Bobić leads a 4‑day Masterclass at MPIL Heidelberg on EU law, Hegel’s philosophy of right, and landmark CJEU cases. Info & applications (by 22 March): lnkd.in/dibEec77 #MaxPlanckMasterclass2026

📺 Before our event with Tamara Ćapeta last Friday at @hertieschool.bsky.social, our Co-Director Prof Mark Dawson and Senior Researcher @anabobic.bsky.social sat down with the Advocate General of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social to discuss #EU values, Article 2 and more. Watch👉 youtu.be/5qNnT-48-aw?...

Who defends EU values? A conversation with Tamara Ćapeta, Advocate General at the Court of Justice

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My brain is still reeling from the intense and wonderful discussions I had with everyone at the JUSTIN seminar yesterday - big thanks for having me and engaging with my work!

Judicial Studies Institute@justinbrno.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Delighted to host @anabobic.bsky.social at the JUSTIN seminar for her talk on “Hierarchies of human beings and freedom under EU law.” 🎓 Great discussion also with colleagues from Constitutional Law & Political Science! 💬 Thank you Ana for the visit!

‼️Last chance to register! Tomorrow at 3pm CET, we're happy to welcome Tamara Capeta, Advocate General at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social, at the @hertieschool.bsky.social for a keynote and discussion co-hosted by the @hertiecfr.bsky.social. Sign up now! 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/events-at...

Perfect timing also to announce that AG Ćapeta will give a keynote speech at @delorsberlin.bsky.social on 27 February, followed by a panel discussion with @anabobic.bsky.social, Violeta Moreno-Lax and Mark Dawson. Register here: invitedu.to/_prg4o

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Thu Nguyen@onethuthree.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A small bombshell on rule of law conditionality from Luxembourg today: Advocate-General Capeta finds in her opinion that Commission was not allowed to unfreeze EU funds to Hungary in December 2023 and proposes that the Court of Justice annul the decision: curia.europa.eu/site/upload/... Thread:

this is why we can't have nice things

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 7mo ago

The EU’s centrist powers need to move to the right to reflect the new political reality, the leader of the European People’s Party Manfred Weber has told in an exclusive interview with POLITICO.

My book is finally out open access,dealing w arguments from failure, i.e. when institutions act in legally problematic ways because others have failed to do their job. It is comparative & should be interesting (I hope), even if it doesn't hold all the answers. www.cambridge.org/se/universit...

The Failures of Others | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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Call for applications! I'll be holding the 2026 Masterclass at the @mpil.de on 26-29 May 2026, on what Hegel's philosophy adds to the study of EU law. The call is open to all academics with an interest in the topic, with a special PhD workshop. Apply by 22 March 2026: jobs.mpil.de/jobposting/e...

Job! A vacancy at the @eui-eu.bsky.social for a postdoc joining the @learnineq.bsky.social project, for 13 months, starting mid January. We study inequalities in school careers, and we engage with policy makers. The vacancy is here, please forward. DEADLINE 24 NOVEMBER. www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...

The project investigates how the EU evolves between competence and control - examining agencies, staffing patterns and more. From populist influence and constitutional courts to joint procurement for vaccines and energy - ReConfEU investigates the forces shaping Europe’s institutional future.

BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce the website launch for our multi-annual research project “Reconfiguring Europe: Between Competence and Control” led by Prof. Markus Jachtenfuchs and coordinated by the Jacques Delors Centre at the @hertieschool.bsky.social. More information here: www.reconf.eu

In my chapter for the forthcoming Palgrave Handbook of Dissensus over Liberal Democracy in Europe, I argue that the dissensus over the ECB's policies focused on contesting the symptoms, instead of the cause of the problem: the myth of central bank independence. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

📢 Constitutional Courts and the EU In ZaöRV 2/2025, Ana Bobić analyzes how constitutional courts confront the EU’s reconfiguration, especially in the area of the Euro crisis and criminal law. Find the ZaöRV's article - as always - #OpenAccess: www.nomos-elibrary.de/de/10.17104/...

A refreshing take on the myth of central bank independence: The Long Twilight of Central Bankism jacobin.com/2025/08/cent...

The Long Twilight of Central Bankism

Historically low levels of inflation and a defeated labor movement made the era of central bank independence possible. But the 2008 crash repoliticized the institution. Donald Trump’s attack on Lisa C...

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In my chapter for the forthcoming Palgrave Handbook of Dissensus over Liberal Democracy in Europe, I argue that the dissensus over the ECB's policies focused on contesting the symptoms, instead of the cause of the problem: the myth of central bank independence. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

We are seeking a PhD candidate with an interest in East–West European relations (1970s–1990s) to work with me and Aline Sierp. The deadline for submitting proposals is 28 September. vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...

New symposium out now🎉 Edited by @pashukanist.bsky.social, @nanoboss.bsky.social + me in @europeanlawopen.bsky.social seeks to introduce Marxist approaches to EU law scholarship. Read now 👉 www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 🧵 (1/9) A thread on the symposium (please share!)

‘The Crisis of Long-Termism: Time and Independence in the European Union’ – my new article with Antoine Vauchez www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @wepsocial.bsky.social @lse-ei.bsky.social @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social @lsepoltheory.bsky.social

dear academia! Does anyone perhaps have access to this paper? Big thanks! www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

read this pretty much in one breath, a great piece. We should all do more history.

Andy Woodhouse@andywoodhouse.bsky.social · last yr.

New publication in Industrial Law Journal 🎉 The early EU once imagined a different kind of environmental policy. It was rooted in social democracy, not neoliberal logic. It's open access so you can give it a read at the link below 👇 doi.org/10.1093/indl...

In our newest contribution to our symposium “Controversies over Methods in EU Law II” JENNIFER ORLANDO-SALLING explores how decolonial approaches in European Law offer a constructive space towards dialogue and reconstruction. verfassungsblog.de/decolonialit...

Yes, we should talk about class. Maria Tzanakopoulou in the first contribution to drop from our Marxism and EU Law symposium. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Come work with me! I am looking for a research associate to support my new DFG project, on a 10h/week basis. For further information, please see the link below or email me. Deadline 21 April 2025. Thanks for spreading the word! hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...

Research Associate - Reconfiguring Europe (gn) part-time (10 hours/week)

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2 more weeks to apply for a fully funded PhD at the @hertieschool.bsky.social @delorsberlin.bsky.social in EU law & governance, supervised by Mark Dawson and me. Details below!

Ana Bobić@anabobic.bsky.social · 2y ago

Come work with me in Berlin! The @delorsberlin.bsky.social and the @hertieschool.bsky.social offer a 3-year scholarship for a PhD in European Law & Governance from Sep 2025, supervised by Mark Dawson and me. Application deadline: 16 March 2025. Please spread the word! apply.interfolio.com/162361

How do #EU constitutional scholars define #solidarity - and what does #Hegel have to do with it? In a #NewPaper, @anabobic.bsky.social reflects upon the approach towards solidarity in EU #law and revisits Hegel's idea of mutual recognition. Read the paper here 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...

Imagining transnational solidarity in the EU through Hegel’s idea of mutual recognition

How do EU constitutional scholars define solidarity? For the most part, solidarity is used as a political soundbite for something that is generally seen as ‘good’ or normatively desirable.

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In which I rant about how the Left better keep away from zombie Rawlsianism & other assorted moralisms damagemag.com/2025/02/25/s...

Socialism is not Liberal Moralism on Steroids

Socialists don’t need to appeal to morality and justice. Unlike liberals and conservatives, they can point out how the world works, and how our political imagination is constrained as a result.

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This was a joy to read. Highly recommend!

AJIL and AJIL Unbound@ajil.bsky.social · last yr.

There's a brand new AJIL Unbound sympoisum available, featuring an extremely talented line-up discussing an important and timely topic. Click the link below to begin reading! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

After years of brewing, my article on transnational solidarity in the EU, helped by Hegel's ideas, is now published open access with the Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Imagining transnational solidarity in the EU through Hegel’s idea of mutual recognition - Ana Bobić, 2025

How do we, EU constitutional scholars, define solidarity? For the most part, solidarity is used as a political soundbite for something that is generally seen as...

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a great editorial by Anuscheh Farahat in the new issue of ELO www.cambridge.org/core/journal...