A short introduction in the preasumptio similtudinis, tertium comparationis and functional equivalence
EU objective international private law: it’s like dating
Brussels 1 and Rome 1 briefly explained in a three step approach (EU Regulation 1215/2012 and 593/2008).
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Van Gend en Loos: ECJ, Case 26/62, 1963, preliminary ruling
How tax and trucks proved to be a very effective combination.
Why is this ruling so important?
In this groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Justice held that citizens could invoke particular European law in the national courts of EU Member States. Before, international law was considered to be an agreement between States only, and therefore only affecting the relation between State Parties, not the relation between a State Party and its citizens.
Cassis de Dijon – what is liquor?
Public and private law – and some puppets
A kinky cactus – the Categorical Imperative explained
Monism and dualism in international law – it’s like a coffee machine
In this vlog I briefly explain how international law ends up in the domestic legal order of States. In general there are two approaches: a monistic and a dualistic approach. But what is the difference?
The similarity between Donald Duck and a BBQ – Comparative law methodology
Ever wondered what the similarity is between Donald Duck, sneakers, Sophie the Giraffe, the Dubliners and a BBQ? Just check this video log, and familiarize yourself with the main concepts of comparative law methodology.