The main objective of the book is to answer the question of the proper theoretical justification for the regulatory agencies which are an important component of the EU institutional structure. They are independent bodies appointed by the European Commission in
New PhD position for the project “The Role of EU agencies in the management and guarding of borders in the EU”
This is a funded PhD position (European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant, co-financed with Department of Social sciences and Business,Roskilde University). Estimated starting date: September 2020 (if the COVID-19 crisis allows) Duration: Three (3) academic years with
New TARN blog post: Annalisa Volpato and Kathryn Wright “EU Agencies after BREXIT: adapting to the new scenario” (10 March 2020)
Annalisa Volpato and Kathryn Wright: “EU Agencies after BREXIT: adapting to the new scenario” (10 March 2020)
New TARN blog post: Evangelia (Lilian) Tsourdi “Beyond the ‘migration crisis’: three key challenges for Frontex and EASO” (10 February 2020)
Evangelia (Lilian) Tsourdi: “Beyond the ‘migration crisis’: three key challenges for Frontex and EASO” (10 February 2020)
New study on EU Agencies and Conflicts of Interests
TARN scholar Ellen Vos together with Natassa Athanasiadou and Laura Dohmen carried out a study on EU agencies and conflicts of interests. This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request
Blogpost “Tackling Environmental Challenges in Europe: What role for EU Agencies” by Annalisa Volpato
Annalisa Volpato: “Tackling Environmental Challenges in Europe: What role for EU Agencies?” (10 January 2020)
Blogpost “Conflicts of interest and impartiality in the European Medicines Agency – recent views from the Court and the Ombudsman” by Sabrina Röttger-Wirtz
Sabrina Röttger-Wirtz: “Conflicts of interest and impartiality in the European Medicines Agency – recent views from the Court and the Ombudsman” (18 December 2019)
Blogpost “The Common Approach’s promise of good governance: the issue of the agencies’ seat” by Merijn Chamon
Merijn Chamon: “The Common Approach’s promise of good governance: the issue of the agencies’ seat” (22 November 2019)
6 December 2019: Maastricht Debate on EU Agencies
On 6 December, the Maastricht Debate on EU Agencies which is a part of the Maastricht-Europe days will take place in Maastricht. This event will bring together experts and representatives of EU institutions and agencies to discuss the ways that EU agencies
4-5 December 2019: TARN Conference in Maastricht
On 4 and 5 December, TARN conference entitled “‘EU Agencies as ‘Inbetweeners’? The Relationship between EU Agencies and Member States” will take place in Maastricht. This two-day conference will bring together academics and legal experts to discuss the relation between