Taking Back Control From Brussels: The Renationalization Of The EU Migration And Asylum Policies

It is the time for Member States to reclaim their sovereignty and decide for themselves which migration and asylum policies work for their own countries. It is time to take back control from Brussels, once and for all.

More Rules, Less Power: Europe’s AI Act Miscalculation

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, effective since 1 August 2024, introduces unified standards for AI while revising parts of existing legislation. Full enforcement is expected by August 2027. Though aimed at safeguarding rights and promoting transparency, the regulation triggers debate over its legal foundations and its effect on Europe’s ability to compete with leading global tech powers.

Pfizergate: General Court Rules Against Ursula von der Leyen

The following paper examines the landmark ruling of May 14, 2025, by the General Court (EU), which significantly expands the EU’s legal framework on transparency and the right of access to documents. By recognizing digital communications—such as SMS exchanges—as official documents when linked to institutional activity, the decision obliges EU institutions to improve documentation and archiving practices. The case, involving President Ursula von der Leyen’s informal negotiations with Pfizer, also carries major political weight, marking a turning point in the “Pfizergate” affair and potentially shaping the future of transparency and governance in the European Union.

The Polish Case: Sanctions Without Conditionality – What If All It Took Was a Change of Government?

The paper examines the release of €137 billion in EU funds to Poland following Donald Tusk's return to power in December 2023, raising questions about the European Union's motivations and consistency regarding the rule of law. It critiques the alleged double standards applied to Poland, exploring whether the EU's criteria for withholding funds were genuinely rooted in concerns over judicial independence or driven by political considerations.

European Media Freedom Act: Legally Flawed, Politically Dangerous

This investigation examines the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), adopted on 7 May 2024, focusing on its implications for media pluralism, national sovereignty, and the potential politicization of its legislative framework. By analyzing the legal and cultural ramifications of transferring competence to the EU under single market provisions, it critically assesses the act's impact on the press and media landscape across Member States.

Main importers of Russian gas in the EU: does reality match political stereotypes?

Imports of Russian gas, whether via pipelines or in liquefied form, to the European market are not subject to the same sanctions as those for oil. However, Member States are encouraged to reduce these imports and face political pressure if they deviate from the EU’s stance. The case of Hungary is emblematic in this regard, with Budapest constantly in the EU's sights.

Az orosz gáz fő importőrei az EU-ban: megfelel-e a valóság a politikai sztereotípiáknak?

Az európai piacra csővezetéken keresztül vagy cseppfolyósított formában érkező orosz gáz importjára nem vonatkoznak ugyanolyan szankciók, mint az olajra, de a tagállamoktól a csökkentést kérik, és politi-kai nyomásnak vannak kitéve, ha nem tart-ják be az EU által meghatározott határvo-nalat. Magyarország esete emblematikus ebből a szempontból.

Az Európai Néppárt: jobbközép vagy balközép?

The European People’s Party: center right or center left? An exhaustive analysis of the EPP’s voting patterns on the Migration and Asylum Pact, the Green Deal, the Rule of Law and Trade

Jogállamiság, az ezerarcú totem

The rule of law: A totem with a thousand facets

Teljes fordulat a Franciaország és Marokkó közötti kapcsolatokban?

A complete turnaround in relations between France and Morocco?

30th Anniversary of the Treaty of Maastricht: Hidden federalism and democratic denial

Az Európai Tanulmányok Műhely március 11-én félnapos konferenciát szervez a Maastrichti szerződés 30. évfordulójának alkalmából Hidden federalism and democratic denial címmel.

Ukrán gabona: szolidaritás vagy dömping?

Ukrainian cereals: solidarity or dumping?

Comparative study on the appointment of national judges

Összehasonlító tanulmány a bírói kinevezések EU-s tagállami gyakorlatáról