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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 2d

Join the online conference Rethinking Compliance, Governance & Legal Design (17–18 Dec 2025). Explore how AI is reshaping taxation, governance & the rule of law.

👉 Register now: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/ai-an...

#MaastrichtUniversity #AI #TaxLaw #LawAndTech

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 2d

As of 15 October 2025, Martin Unfried will become the new Director of the Institute for Transnational and Euregional Cross-Border Cooperation and Mobility (ITEM). He succeeds Professor Anouk Bollen-Vandenboorn 👉 bit.ly/4of3Cwq

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 2d

China has introduced several Emissions Tradnig Schemes (ETSs) since 2013 — including the world’s largest national scheme. Yet, compliance remains a challenge. Ying Xie examined how China’s ETSs are enforced from a law and economics perspective 👉 bit.ly/4h963P4

With Little Time Left to Mitigate Climate Change: Insights from the En…

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 6d

Elvira Loibl has been appointed Endowed Professor of Recognition, Dialogue, and Recovery After Intercountry Adoptions at the University of Humanistic Studies. Loibl also works at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University in the Criminal Law and Criminology department 👉 bit.ly/4mZSO4q

Elvira Loibl Appointed Endowed Professor of Recognition, Dialogue, and…

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 7d

📢 MOSaR Symposium | 19 Nov 2025
‘Compensatie in de sociale rechtsstaat: recht of gunst?’

Over de opkomst van de compensatiemaatschappij en wat dit betekent voor onze rechtsstaat.

👉 Meer info & registratie: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/events/mo...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 6h

PhD defence Guotong Shen

On 29 October at 13:00, Guotong Shen defends her thesis called ‘The Law and Economics of Employee Participation in Corporations: A Study of China and Germany.' More information 👉 maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/phd-d...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 1d

PhD defence Shuyuan Zhang

On 28 October at 13:00, Shuyuan Zhang defends her thesis called ‘Universal Rights, Local Realities: Freedom of Expression in Asian States’ Discourse and Practice.' More information 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/phd-d...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 6d

PhD defence Víðir Smári Petersen

On 23 October at 10:00, Víðir Smári Petersen defends his thesis called ‘Constitutional Property Protection and Regulatory Inertia: Towards an Aristotelian Understanding of Regulatory Excess'. More information 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/phd-d...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 9d

33e Maastrichts Fiscaal Symposium
📅 7 nov 2025 | 13.00–20.00
📍 Château St. Gerlach
🎯 Bestrijding van misbruik in de vennootschaps- & bronbelastingen

Met sprekers uit de Belastingdienst, adviespraktijk, advocatuur & wetenschap.

👉 Meer info & aanmelden: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/events/33...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 9d

The 5th ICON-S Benelux Book Discussion explores “Global Standards and EU Law” — a deep dive into accountability, openness & governance in EU decision-making.

🗓 16 Oct 15.00 - 16.30h | 💻 Online | 🎟 Free after registration: www.aanmelder.nl/169835/subsc...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 7d

PhD defence Williams Boni

On 22 October at 10:00, Williams Boni defends his thesis called ‘Le Blanchiment de Capitaux en Droit Ivoirien.' (Money Laundering in Ivorian Law).

More information 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/phd-d...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Join us 23 Oct (14:00–16:00 CET) for the lecture Populism, the Principle of Primacy and the Values of the EU by Giuseppe Martinico (Sant’Anna, Pisa).

Explore how populist actors challenge EU law & integration.

Hybrid event 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/globa...

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jan-smits.bsky.social @jan-smits.bsky.social · 16d

Vandaag promotie van Renate Dietvorst @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social op de gezonde basisschool en rechten van kinderen. Veel felicitaties aan de #JongeDoctor 🎉🎈

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jan-smits.bsky.social @jan-smits.bsky.social · 16d

Today PhD defence by Rajeev Sachdev @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social on the UDRP and digital trade marks and brands. Many congratulations to the #YoungDoctor! 🎉🎈

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 21d

Upcoming event: Law and Digital Distraction
🗓 2 October 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00
📍 Maastricht University – Faculty of Law | Hybrid

Join Ulrik Lyngs as he presents the Reduce Digital Distraction Project.

💬 Interactive Q&A for all participants
🔗 Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/169609/subsc...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 22d

🌍♻️ Conference: Unpacking the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
📅 29 Oct 2025 | 10:00–12:30 CET | Brightlands Chemelot Campus

✅ Free participation (incl. transport + lunch) — register by 19 Oct
🔗 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/unpac...

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · 23d

Sign up now to attend the 24-hour Conference on Global Organized Crime #OC24! With over 79 sessions discussing a variety of topics, click below to sign up and view the schedule - see you there! oc24.heysummit.com

24-hour Conference on Global Organized Crime

A virtual conference to bring together OC scholars

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jan-smits.bsky.social @jan-smits.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today PhD defence @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social by Stefano Balestieri on the anti-abuse rule in the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive. Many congratulations to the #YoungDoctor 👍🏻🎉🎈

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · Sep 9

Call for Abstracts
How should law respond to vulnerability in times of climate crisis, digitalisation & shrinking welfare states? 🌍⚖️

Vulnerability and the Law: Multidisciplinary Perspectives
📅 14 Nov 2025, Maastricht

🔹 Submit by 22 Sept 2025
🔗 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/vulne...

Call for presentations: "Vulnerability and the Law: Multidisciplinary Perspectives". Friday 14 November 2025, Maastricht.

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎬 Law & Cinema – 16 Sept 2025, 18:00
Online talk with Christine Corcos, Antoinette Maget Dominicé & Ricardo D. Rabinovich-Berkman.
Exploring alternative approaches to legal education + open Q&A.

Register here: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/conve...

#LegalEducation #LawAndCinema

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · Aug 12

CIROC Seminar – 17 september in Rotterdam

Duik in de wereld van ondergronds bankieren en financieel rechercheren. Ontdek de netwerken achter dubieuze transacties en de aanpak tegen witwassen.

Meer info: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/events/ci...

#OndergrondsBankieren #FinancieelRechercheren

Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · Jun 26

Wat drijft mensen ertoe om radicale complottheorieën te omarmen, met soms verregaande gevolgen voor de samenleving? Tijdens zijn oratie op vrijdag 27 juni a.s. gaat prof. dr. Jan Willem van Prooijen in op deze urgente vraag. Meer info 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/nieuws/or...

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jan-smits.bsky.social @jan-smits.bsky.social · Jun 24

Vandaag promotie van Anna de Jong @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social op Veiligheid, cultuur en EU-recht. Veel felicitaties aan de #jongedoctor 🎈👏🏻

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Law in Maastricht @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social · Jun 24

M-EPLI Talk with Dr Aygun Mammadzada
📅 3 July | 🕚 11:00–12:30 (CEST) | Online

"Reimagining Property and Presence in the Age of Digital Assets"
Insights from UK law, global frameworks & the future of ownership.

🔗 Register here: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/m-epl...

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jan-smits.bsky.social @jan-smits.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today PhD defence by Huang Doudou @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social on Transboundary harm rules in international law. Many congratulations to the #YoungDoctor! 🎈🎉👏🏻

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