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Swissgrid AG versus European Commission (C-121/23 P)

This Case Note on Swissgrid v Commission analyses the Court of Justice’s interpretation of what constitutes a challengeable act under Article 263 TFEU and the admissibility of actions brought by non-EU undertakings. It summarises the case’s factual and procedural background and evaluates the judgment’s implications for judicial review in administrative decision-making and procedural rights in EU energy and competition law.

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Allgemein / EuGH / Europarecht

From Search Engines to Large Language Models: Re-evaluating the Right to Be Forgotten in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

This Saar Blueprint examines whether the EU’s Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF), first established in Google Spain, can and should apply to Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. By comparing search engines and LLMs, it highlights the new legal and technical challenges these AI systems pose for data protection under the GDPR. The author concludes that while RTBF could in principle extend to LLMs, effective enforcement will depend on clearer legal guidance and technological solutions.

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Allgemein / EGMR / Europarecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Völker- und Europarecht / Völkerrecht

Thomas Giegerich’s book “The Human Right to Democracy in Multilevel Systems at a Time of Democratic Backsliding – Global, Regional and European Union Perspectives” has just been published online by Springer Nature (open access).

Thomas Giegerich’s new open access book “The Human Right to Democracy in Multilevel Systems at a Time of Democratic Backsliding” explores how human rights can protect democracy within global, regional, and EU frameworks. It analyses the interdependence between national and international democracy and the EU’s role as a model multilevel system. The book offers a comprehensive legal perspective on how to counter democratic backsliding.

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EuGH / Europarecht / Stellungnahme

The European Parliament & Whistleblowers: Case analysis of the General Court ruling TU v European Parliament (T-793/22)

This Saar Brief analyzes the EU General Court’s judgement in Case TU v Parliament (T-793/22), which concerns whistleblower protection in the European Parliament. In addition to a detailed description of the ruling and its implications, the impact of the ruling on whistleblower protection in EU institutions is examined.

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EGMR / Europäisches Völkerrecht / Völker- und Europarecht

Accession to the ECHR: Draft Revised Accession Agreement of 2023

This Saar Blueprint explores the implications of the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights based on the 2023 draft revised accession agreement. It analyzes key procedural issues and potential risks in relations with other contracting parties, ultimately advocating for accession as an instrument to strengthen the Convention system as a whole.

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Europäisches Völkerrecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Völker- und Europarecht / Völkerrecht

Comparative Analysis of the Concepts of Torture and Inhumane Treatment in International Law: Perspectives from UN Human Rights Bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and International Criminal Tribunals

This Saar Blueprint provides a comparative analysis of the legal concepts of torture and inhumane treatment under international law, focusing on interpretations by UN human rights bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and international criminal tribunals. While all regimes uphold the absolute prohibition of torture, they differ in how they define and apply key elements, especially regarding mental and sexual violence.

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