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13. Nov. 2024: American Academy Lecture: "The US Presidential Election and Its Foreign Policy Implications for Germany & Europe"
In this lecture, Michael Kimmage will delve into the far-reaching consequences of the recent US election, extending beyond the realm of U.S. domestic politics. U.S. Presidential election has implications for transatlantic relations and profound consequences for Europe influencing global political dynamics. Kimmage will examine how shifts in US leadership and priorities can reshape alliances, international cooperation, and geopolitical strategies, particularly for Europe and Germany, as they navigate a changing global order.
12.03.24: Climate Circle - "Civil society participation and the question of legitimacy at the UNFCCC: the case of the Women and Gender Constituency" with Hannah Birkenkötter and Birgit Peters
We are very pleased to continue our reading series at the Integrative Research Institute Law & Society (LSI), Humboldt University Berlin, the "Klimakreis/Climate Circle", on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 19:00 to 20:30 (CET) via Zoom.
The Vote4OurRuleofLaw (Vote4ORoL) Fellowship - Apply now!
The Vote4OurRuleofLaw (Vote4ORoL) Fellowship is an initiative designed to engage young Europeans more actively in the European Parliament (EP) elections, aiming to increase turnout rates to levels more comparable with national elections. This programme focuses on empowering young voters by highlighting the significant impact EU decisions have on their lives and the importance of electing politicians who are committed to protecting democracy. By providing education on the EP's role and the importance of informed voting, the fellowship seeks to develop a well-informed talent pool of first-time voters to enhance electoral participation in the upcoming June elections and beyond.
Lesekreis Klima und Recht – Umbrüche und Kontinuitäten CALL FOR PAPERS: Procedure v. Substance in Harm Prevention?
Am Integrative Research Institute Law & Society (LSI) der Juristischen Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin beginnt zum Wintersemester 2023/2024 eine neue, interdisziplinäre Diskussionsreihe zum Themenbereich Klima und Recht, der „Klimakreis“. In einer Sitzung im März 2024 besteht für teilnehmende Doktorand*innen und Postdocs die Gelegenheit, ein eigenes Paper zum Themenbereich zur Diskussion zu stellen; auch Work-in-Progress-Arbeiten können eingebracht werden.
Constitutional Challenges – Judging under Pressure
8-9 February 2024: A two-day conference discussing the urgent challenges facing constitutional democracies today, including democratic decay, persistent inequalities and the climate crisis. Co-hosted by the Centre for Fundamental Rights at the Hertie School, the University of Münster and the Integrative Research Institute Law & Society at Humboldt University Berlin.
