The farewell conference for Thomas Giegerich, held on 12 and 13 March 2026, explored the protection of sexual and gender minorities across international law, EU law, sports law, and U.S. law. The contributions highlighted both important legal progress and persistent forms of backlash, showing how closely questions of dignity, equality, and identity remain tied to broader struggles over the future of human rights. This contribution provides a brief overview of the conference’s central themes and discussions.
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CJEU’s Landmark Ruling on the EU-Morocco Agreements: The Western Sahara and Front Polisario’s Bittersweet Victory
The CJEU’s Front Polisario II ruling annulled EU-Morocco trade agreements in Western Sahara, reaffirmed the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and required their explicit consent for economic activities. It strengthened the legitimacy of the Front Polisario as their representative, but introduced a controversial ‚benefit test‘ for implied consent. Despite this legal victory, EU leaders remain committed to Morocco, highlighting the tension between law and politics.
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