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
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
TARN Book Launch: “The External Dimension of EU Agencies and Bodies”
The TARN conference that was held in Luxembourg has resulted in a book titled The External Dimension of EU Agencies and Bodies, Law and Policy (Edward Edgar Publishing) edited by Herwig C.H. Hofmann, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Ellen Vos, Maastricht University and
4-5 December: TARN Conference in Maastricht – Call for Papers
On 4 and 5 December, TARN will organise a conference in Maastricht. The topic of the conference will be ‘EU Agencies as ‘Inbetweeners’? The Relationship between EU Agencies and Member States. Morten Egeberg and Jarle Trondal have concluded on the
13 June 2019: TARN Event in Brussels
On 13 June 2019, a TARN event entitled “Science, Transparency and Independence. The Revised Rules on EU Risk Assessment on Food and EFSA” will take place in Brussels. This expert workshop will bring together academics and representatives of EU institutions
TARN Statement Available
TARN has published a statement on EU Agencies reform. This statement includes five key recommendations which TARN considers necessary in constitutional terms, even if they are necessarily feasible to implement in the short term. The TARN academic research network studies