Is blockchain sufficiently trustworthy for public finance? The word ‘blockchain’ can evoke images of scandals related to cryptocurrencies. So it might be surprising that some central banks are adopting Central Bank Digital Currency, a form of currency based on blockchain technology. Are governments venturing into issuing their own versions of bitcoin? Jan Willem Kakebeeke and Max Jongmans • January 22, 2024
Embracing a new paradigm: A corporate shift towards (social) sustainability The 21st century marks an era of global challenges forcing companies towards more inclusion of social and environmental considerations. What is behind this development and what challenges does it bring? Sarah Vandenbroucke, Tim Verdoes and Reinout Vriesendorp • November 24, 2023
International law in the conflict in Gaza/Israel: Meeting the challenges The unfolding situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and Israel underscores the importance of international law, and the terrible consequences of its disregard. Helen Duffy and Giulia Pinzauti • November 14, 2023 • 2 comments
The online gambling industry: A case of unproductive entrepreneurship Has the legalisation of the online gambling market in 2021 been a success? No, the government simply underestimated the drive for profits of online gambling companies. Tim Verdoes • November 09, 2023
Continuing the 'All Souls' conversation: first thoughts on Israel/Gaza from a criminal justice scholar's perspective What stories to tell from a criminal law perspective, when justice seems so far away? Marloes van Noorloos • November 06, 2023 • 1 comment
All souls 2 November is All Souls' Day. Traditionally, people get together to remember those who have passed away, telling stories to revive the memory of their loved ones. Alex Geert Castermans and Rick Lawson • November 02, 2023
Does the Secretariat of the Arctic Council have an international legal personality? International legal personality is a troubled concept in international law with regard to international organisations. Uncertainties arise regarding the status of entities, like the Secretariat of the Arctic Council. Judith Melzer • October 31, 2023 • 1 comment
Climate risk and the EU's macroprudential response The impact of climate risk on human life is rising, also in the financial field. Can the current macroprudential regulatory measures in the European banking sector meet the challenges of climate risk? Ranchun Wang • September 29, 2023 • 1 comment
On the way to more sustainable recycling of European ships? At the end of this year, the EU Ship Recycling Regulation will be evaluated. Has this regulation achieved its objective of establishing a safer and more sustainable ship recycling industry? Sophie Ruding • September 25, 2023
