Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL)

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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.

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Luxembourg becomes a hub for European legal debate

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27 October 2025

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Congratulations to Dr Walter Bruno on his successful PhD defence

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27 January 2026
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Congratulations to Dr Gustavo Becker on his successful PhD defence

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26 January 2026
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LCEL submits written observations on democracy to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

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8 January 2026
EU Law, Human Rights Law
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Bringing EU values into everyday life through art at the University of Luxembourg

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15 December 2025
EU Law
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Milena Mitrović on sustainability reporting in the financial sector

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2 December 2025
EU Law, Finance
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Investor compensation in case of false information: Understanding Europe’s different approaches

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24 November 2025
EU Law, Finance
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