The European Commission’s announcement in January 2026 that it would soon propose „EU Inc.” – a pan-European legal framework for innovative companies – marks an inflection point in the Union’s long-standing struggle to reconcile regulatory harmonisation with Member State sovereignty.[1] Commission…
Digital Sovereignty and Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Complex Interplay
by Ateek Shuvo (Policy Intern at CELI)
Legal Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped debates across law, policy, and society, creating both opportunities and profound legal challenges. Generative AI (GenAI) in particular, with its ability to create text, images, music, and other content, raises questions about…
Legal Personhood for AI: Challenges and Future Possibilities
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various sectors of society, the question of its legal status has become increasingly relevant. Should AI systems, particularly those that demonstrate high levels of autonomy and complexity, be granted legal personhood? This question has…
Transforming Justice: The Role of GenAI in Legal Decision-Making
Generative AI (GenAI) tools hold significant potential to transform the legal profession. These tools can enhance efficiency, for example, by streamlining research, and speeding up legal document generation. While GenAI could revolutionize how lawyers and judges handle complex legal tasks, the…
AI vs. Organized Crime: Balancing innovation and security in a transnational fight
After the agreement on EL PAcCTO 2.0 was introduced in November 2023, the program to combat transnational crime was officially launched in March 2024 in Panama City. The initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European…
GDPR in Action: Key CJEU Rulings on Data Minimisation and Health Data Processing
by Luca Farkas In two recent cases, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified the interpretation and application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a cornerstone of EU data privacy law designed to protect individuals’ personal data….
How AI affects legal services? – International Bar Association publishes its report
by István Kopácsi The International Bar Association (IBA) has published its report, „The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession”,[1] which explores the profound impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession, examining its influence on law firms, regulation, and…
The reform of the European Union’s judicial system will come into force on September 1st
by István Kopácsi Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2019 amends Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and will come into effect on September 1, 2024. This amendment expands the jurisdiction of the Court,…