Friday 6 June - 18.30-20.00 - Irish College, Janseniusstraat 1, Leuven
Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union
with Gerald Knaus, President of the European Stability Initiative, as respondent
The rule of law, international law and human rights are under pressure in a number of prominent countries. Some political parties are confronting the judiciary, undermining its independence and attempting to erode its legal power. In many countries, the judiciary is the last line of defence against authoritarianism. How can we prepare for the future?
© Photo: Tyler Merbler
For complex challenges an interdisciplinary synthesis can be more important and more relevant than technical and disciplinary expertise. Global problems require an international synthesis.