Elaine Fahey
@faheye.bsky.social
Professor of EU law @ City Law School, City St. Georges, University of London.
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...
Op-Ed: “The Challenge to EU-US Data flows Before The General Court in Latombe (T-553/23): On Light-Touch Scrutiny and Low-Level Review” - EU Law Live
Introduction: EU-US Data Protection Review Court Under Light-Touch Scrutiny in Latombe The recent General Court decision in Latombe (T-553/23) continues a short but high-profile line of case law on …
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🙏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
Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL)@clsisel.bsky.social · 11mo ago📢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
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
Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London
The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.
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📢 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
Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London
This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.
citystgeorges.ac.uk
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.
🇪🇺 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...
Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed by Israeli tank, investigation finds
An Israeli army tank killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured six other journalists in Lebanon while they were filming cross-border shelling on Oct. 13, a Reuters investigation has found.
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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/...
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...
UK recovers position in EU’s Horizon Europe science research programme
Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after UK rejoined programme as associate member post-Brexit
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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...
Exclusive: Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive user data
Thousands of shared ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search results.
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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...
Trump and von der Leyen announce US-EU trade deal
Agreement includes 15% baseline tariff for most EU exports to US after deal reached at Scotland crunch talks
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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
A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance? | City St George's, University of London
The event is organised by Prof Elaine Fahey, The City Law School and The Institute for the Study of European Laws (ISEL).
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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?...
FOMATPLAY round table: Losing Freedom of movement. Brexit and EU citizens’ rights. 4 June 2025
YouTube video by Corpora & applied linguistics
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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...
ORG at 20: Cory Doctorow in conversation with Maria Farrell
As well as being a renowned author, activist and journalist, Cory Doctorow was a founding member of Open Rights Group!
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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 ⬇️ ow.ly/sKtx50Wfmie
City St George’s academics support the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference | City St George's, University of London
Academics from the Institute for the Study of European Law shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the event held in Philadelphia, USA.
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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
