Chatty activist and perennial doctoral + postgrad candidate. Gratuitous commentary. Constitutional law, human rights, intl law, and CoE Treaties are my jams.
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Members of the European Parliament are concerned that fundamental rights could suffer under plans to expand the mandate of EU border agency Frontex.
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Signed in Rome 76 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights continues to safeguard the rights and freedoms of millions across Europe. It is a living promise to protect human rights, every day, for everyone.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/impact-conven…
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🇪🇺 New Prime Minister, renewed UK-EU negotiations, and an evolving post-Brexit landscape.
Our updated #Brexit reading list brings together research and analysis on the latest developments and their implications for Northern Ireland.
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ALT Cover of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled ‘Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland: A Reading List’, Paper 78/26, published in November 2026 and compiled by Peter O’Hara and Pietro Colamaria.
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Two major cyberattacks on European supermarkets in a matter of weeks have exposed the vulnerability of the EU’s critical infrastructure.
Cyber experts are raising the alarm that the attacks may be part of Russia’s ongoing hybrid warfare against Europe.
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Congratulations to Professor Dapo Akande on his election to the International Court of Justice following today’s votes at the @UN.
This is a success for the rule of law.
The UK will always stand up for international law and the independence and impartiality of the ICJ.
ALT Congratulations to Professor Dapo Akande on his election to the International Court of Justice following today’s votes at the UN.
The night! Chatting as a panellist in a v cool session on ‘diplomacy as a tool for peace and war prevention in times of conflict’! A really insightful discussion on challenges in the field of diplomacy and multilateralism and the future of diplomacy incl in the AI era.
Professor Dapo Akande! Elected as a judge to the ICJ!
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EXCLUSIVE: The European Commission will refocus its attention on implementing existing legislation and slimming down the burden on national governments, rather than pumping out new laws in 2027.
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EXCLUSIVE: The EU is far from meeting its defence readiness objectives despite unprecedented funding and political commitments, according to the draft European Commission’s work programme for 2027 seen by Rapporteur.
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Let’s play a game called ‘Can Leah complete three assignments for her Master in Legislative Drafting in three days’
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🇪🇺As UK-EU relations reset, where does devolution fit in?
Our latest RaISe Research Paper explores the role of devolved governments in UK-EU relations, what could change, and what lessons might be drawn from Switzerland.
Read more 👉 niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
ALT Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled ‘The UK-EU reset and the role of devolution’ (NIAR 289-2026), published on 2 November 2026.
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EXCLUSIVE: Brussels would be flexible on letting Britain stay out of the euro and the Schengen area if it applied to rejoin the EU, two EU officials have told POLITICO.
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The 15th RAUN cohort officially kicked off in Milan 🇮🇹
Three days of panels, group work and lively debates on “Human Security in a Fragmented World and the Age of Emerging Technologies”.
Thanks to our hosts and speakers! Stay tuned, more is yet to come.
#RAUN #HumanSecurity
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Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, a judge with Poland’s constitutional court, has ordered its president Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy to be suspended from hearing cases for a month, sparking accusations of a coup and tense protests. vist.ly/5qrf8
