European Law Journal
Scope & Guideline
Challenging perspectives, shaping the future of European law.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- European Governance and Policy Frameworks:
The journal investigates the mechanisms of governance within the EU, including anticipatory governance, regulatory frameworks, and the implications of various policies such as the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. - Rule of Law and Human Rights:
A significant focus is placed on the rule of law as a foundational principle of the EU, examining its application, challenges, and the intersection with human rights across member states. - Judicial Accountability and Access to Justice:
The journal explores the accountability of judicial mechanisms and agencies like Frontex, addressing issues related to access to justice, legal remedies, and the protection of fundamental rights. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Legal Analysis:
The European Law Journal encourages interdisciplinary research that combines legal studies with political science, sociology, and environmental studies, particularly in the context of climate change and societal shifts. - Digital Law and Technology's Impact:
The journal delves into the implications of digital technologies on law and governance, analyzing the regulatory landscape of data protection, privacy, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Trending and Emerging
- Accountability and Governance in EU Agencies:
There is an increasing emphasis on the accountability mechanisms of EU agencies, particularly Frontex, as concerns about their role in border control and the protection of fundamental rights gain prominence. - Climate Change and Environmental Law:
The journal is witnessing a surge in articles that link climate change with legal frameworks, focusing on litigation strategies, rights-based approaches, and the role of courts in environmental governance. - Digital Transformation and Regulatory Challenges:
Recent publications highlight the intersection of law and digital technologies, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, data regulation, and privacy concerns within the EU legal framework. - Intergenerational Justice and Rights-Based Approaches:
There is a growing trend in discussing intergenerational equity and the rights of nature, with scholars advocating for legal recognition of these concepts in the context of climate litigation and environmental law. - Socio-Political Dimensions of Law:
The journal is increasingly focusing on the socio-political implications of legal frameworks, examining how courts can act as arenas for societal change and the role of law in shaping public discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Criminal Law Perspectives:
There is a noticeable decrease in the publication of papers strictly focused on traditional criminal law frameworks, as the journal increasingly emphasizes broader governance and accountability issues rather than solely criminalization. - Historical Legal Analysis:
Papers that focus on historical interpretations of EU law or historical case studies have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards contemporary legal challenges and practical implications rather than retrospective analyses. - National Sovereignty in EU Law:
The discourse surrounding national sovereignty versus EU law has waned, as the journal appears to concentrate more on collective governance and transnational legal issues rather than the tensions between national and EU legal frameworks.
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