Interdisciplinary Centre Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL)

A central hub for European law

Statue of the blindfolded goddess of justice Themis or Justitia, against an European flag

The Luxembourg Centre of 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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      • Judicial governance in Ukraine and Europe: current challenges and prospects for reform

        Outreach
        Court of Justice of the European Union, EU Law, INternational Law
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      • University of Luxembourg team wins prestigious awards at 2025 ICC Moot Court Competition

        Awards & Rankings, Education
        Law
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      • Quo vadis, Europe? What’s at stake for the rule of law?

        Outreach
        EU Law, Rule of Law
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      • Call for participation: “The European Republic” – utopia, political project, imperative necessity?

        Outreach, Research
        Law
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      • How a new EU law is reshaping business responsibility. From Luxembourg to Latin America

        Outreach
        Business and Human Rights, EU Law
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      • Prof. Joana Mendes joins the LCEL: Shaping a dedicated research environment for EU law

        University
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