Interdisciplinary Centre Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL)

A central hub for European law

The Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL) was established as an inter-disciplinary centre of the University of Luxembourg in 2024, succeeding the Max Planck Institute (MPI) Luxembourg for Procedural Law. Its mission is to engage in cutting edge scholarly research which addresses contemporary societal problems, foster the study of European law, and contribute to its development. It pursues research excellence and aspires to be one of the leading transnational hubs for the study of European law in the world.

Report

Highlights 2024 & 2025

This report highlights the Centre´s key activities, research achievements, and institutional development in the first two years following the succession of the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg.

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    • Call for Papers: Early Career Researchers “Is EU law fit for purpose?”

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    • Climate neutral by 2050: big promises, tough choices

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    • Prof. Herwig Hofmann joins panel of arbitrators of the World Bank

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    • LCEL Library Art Contest – Is EU Law fit for Purpose?

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    • Prof. Ezéchiel Amani Cirimwami nominated for election as a judge of the ICC

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    • TikTok under the DSA: Why the EU Is scrutinising Platform Design

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