Niels Kirst
@nielskirst
Assistant Professor of European Law @DCU | Deputy Director @DCU_Brexit_Inst | Investigator @regroup_horizon & @express2eu
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Yesterday, I had the chance to give a guest lecture on European Defence at my alma mater, Université Toulouse Capitole. With war in Ukraine can the EU Council & European Commission take charge of EU security? What are the lessons from the EDC? These were some fascinating discussions with students!
As Munich Security Conference kicks off, Europe faces a stark reality: the future of its security is uncertain. A recent Donald J. Trump-Putin call adds to the doubts about the reliability of the transatlantic alliance. That’s why Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) is releasing a policy paper👇 alcideproject.eu/research
Three Years of War – Can There Be Justice for Ukraine?🇺🇦 Join us, Dublin European Law Institute (DELI), this week in Dublin to discuss the role of the @CoE in securing justice for Ukraine. 📅 Th, 27 February 📍 FTG11, Polaris Building, Dublin City University Glasnevin & online 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eW_5e5zx
Germany's federal elections have reshaped the nation's political landscape, with implications for Europe 🇩🇪🤝🇪🇺 Friedrich Merz emerging victorious signals a shift towards conservative & economically liberal policies Please read my latest for Dublin European Law Institute (DELI)👇 dcu.ie/blog/2151/germ…
Whose Jurisdiction? Poland, the European Commission & the Fight Over EU Penalty Payments 🇪🇺⚖️ What happens when a Member State refuses to comply with EU Court of Justice interim measures under Art. 279? Read my latest for the Review of European Litigation here 👇 europeanlitigation.eu/2025/03/03/who…
Last week, Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) hosted a fascinating conference on peace, justice & accountability in Ukraine Dublin City University — marking three years since Russia’s invasion. With high-level voices from the Council of Europe & Irish government. Congrats on organizing this important conference Andrew Forde!
I was recently interviewed by The European Correspondent on the ALCIDE project of the Dublin European Law Institute (DELI), in which we argue for reviving the European Defense Community (EDC) Treaty to create a unified European army. If you're interested, please read more here 👇 europeancorrespondent.com/article?s=How-…
Is the EU losing its grip on the rule of law? Can economic governance survive growing fragmentation? We're discussing this and more as the Jean Monnet Network PROSPER kick off this Thursday, March 27 in Budapest (or online) at Central European University. Join us: lnkd.in/gtcgXKyf
Are we seeing the destruction of global trade unfolding? Join DCU Brexit Institute for our upcoming event: Trade, Tariffs & Transatlantic Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸 📅 April 10, 16:00 | 🖥️ Online | With a keynote by former European Commission Cecilia Malmström Register: bit.ly/4iPVkcd
Last week, Orbán Viktor announced that Hungary will withdraw from the Int'l Criminal Court. This is an unsettling development for both the international and the European rule of law. If you want to understand what the EU can do about this read my piece here bit.ly/3E7PQus
Advance Your Career in European Law — Apply Now for the LLM Dublin City University Law and Gov DCU is now accepting applications for its LLM in European Law—a dynamic, career-focused postgraduate programme for ambitious graduates and professionals. Learn more and apply today👇 dcu.ie/courses/postgr…
Join us this week Thursday, for a timely discussion in light of the EU’s first-ever DMA fines against Apple and Meta 📅 Thursday, 8 May ⏰ 4PM Dublin / 5PM Brussels 💻 Online | Hosted by DCU Brexit Institute & Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) 📄 Programme & Registration: lnkd.in/eiuAMREC
Next week, Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) & the DCU Brexit Institute will host their Annual Lecture, titled EU Court of Justice Case Law and the United Kingdom after Brexit 📅 Monday, 12 May 2025 ⏰ 14:30 – 16:00 📍 C206, Henry Grattan, DCU Glasnevin Campus Please join & register here bit.ly/4jzrWrb
Today, we had a fascinating Annual Lecture of the DCU Brexit Institute & Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) with great insights on the Withdrawal Agreement, the TCA and beyond by EU Court of Justice Advocate General Andrea Andrea Biondi at Law and Gov DCU of Dublin City University.
We have a fully funded PhD Opportunity in EU Law at Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) at the School of Law and Gov DCU at Dublin City University. Please apply by 3 June 2025. There will be a €25,000/year stipend + fee waiver. Read more here: bit.ly/4jbOtJs
Big news! Last week, I signed my first book contract with Hart Publishing , as part of the renowned Modern Studies in European Law series📚 “Dealing with Rule of Law Crises in the EU: Challenges in a Comparative Federalism Perspective” will be out at the end of 2025. Stay tuned.
Europa redet viel über strategische Autonomie. Doch was, wenn das nur ein Mythos ist? Beim #WorkshopOnEuropeanIssues der Adenauer-Stiftung in Cadenabbia haben wir diskutiert, was Europas Handlungsfähigkeit blockiert – und wie sie reaktiviert werden kann. Es braucht Entscheidungsmut!🇪🇺
Big news: Our 2025 Annual Report is out — for the first time, as a joint report of the DCU Brexit Institute and the new Dublin European Law Institute (DELI). New projects, high-level events, major impact, and a new chapter for EU legal research at Dublin City University. 📘 Curious? Read it here 👉 dcubrexitinstitute.eu/wp-content/upl…
