The research project proposes to answer the question of how to better use whistleblowing as a tool of private law enforcement in the EU, particularly in the policy fields of privacy, data protection, public health, and anti-corruption. It does so by gathering empirical data through stakeholder interviews and an open survey as well as content…

Lukas’ PhD research focuses on the role of machine-learning algorithms in the regulatory domain. Regulatory agencies have a dual role in societies that increasingly rely on algorithms. First, regulatory agencies conduct oversight over the use of algorithms, which might require changes in their organizations and enforcement practices. Second, regulatory agencies use algorithms to improve their…

To effectively prevent and combat transnational crime, EU agencies and bodies operating within the area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ) increasingly cooperate with countries outside the EU. Although the performance of external activities undoubtedly boosts their operational efficiency, it may also involve the violation of fundamental rights of individuals. This PhD project examines the…

Michael’s PhD research is about differentiation in EU legislation (e.g. national discretion). Traditionally, EU legislation was based on a model of European integration with uniform legal standards. However, the landscape of European legislation has gradually become much more heterogenic. Most notably, it includes discretion for Member States and individuals. This seems in line with (or…

The project addresses how the interaction between national and international regulation of space mining influences its enforcement. Researcher Mr. Antonino Salmeri – antoninosalmeri@me.com University of Luxembourg

The recently adopted EU Directive places the whistle-blower as an enforcement tool for the better implementation of EU law. Sectoral provisions on whistle-blowing existed already at the EU level in the banking and financial sector. The purpose of the thesis is to analyse the different protections offered at the EU banking and financial sector in…