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She has written extensively on the principle of solidarity, exploring its normative foundations, theoretical underpinnings, application across various areas of EU law, and evolving constitutionalisation. 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Esin is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK and a qualified lawyer in T\u00fcrkiye. 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