Antoinette Scherz
@ascherz.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Practical Philosophy, Stockholm University
Stockholm Center on Global Governance
ARENA, University of Oslo, ENROL – Enforcing the rule of law: What can the European Union do to prevent rule of law deterioration from within?
Stockholm Center on Global Governance
ARENA, University of Oslo, ENROL – Enforcing the rule of law: What can the European Union do to prevent rule of law deterioration from within?
New special issue out! 🎉
“Legitimate International Authority and Institutional Diversity” — edited by @oisinsuttle.bsky.social & me in Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.
How can we judge the legitimacy of diverse international institutions?
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
“Legitimate International Authority and Institutional Diversity” — edited by @oisinsuttle.bsky.social & me in Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.
How can we judge the legitimacy of diverse international institutions?
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New special issue out! 🎉
“Legitimate International Authority and Institutional Diversity” — edited by @oisinsuttle.bsky.social & me in Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.
How can we judge the legitimacy of diverse international institutions?
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
“Legitimate International Authority and Institutional Diversity” — edited by @oisinsuttle.bsky.social & me in Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.
How can we judge the legitimacy of diverse international institutions?
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
Commission’s 72-page legal analysis cites examples including scale of killings, aid blockages and forced displacement
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Middle East crisis – live updates
A UN commission of inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts.
It cited examples of the scale of the killings, aid blockages, forced displacement and the destruction of a fertility clinic to back up its genocide finding, adding its voice to rights groups and others that have reached the same conclusion. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
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How can:
-we build resilience in times of overburdening threats
-we re-imagine what democracy & the rule of law look like in turbulent times
-the EU adapt to emerge stronger?
At the European #RuleofLaw Conference 2025, our opening panel brings together voices from journalism, academia & practice⬇️
-we build resilience in times of overburdening threats
-we re-imagine what democracy & the rule of law look like in turbulent times
-the EU adapt to emerge stronger?
At the European #RuleofLaw Conference 2025, our opening panel brings together voices from journalism, academia & practice⬇️
September 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
How can:
-we build resilience in times of overburdening threats
-we re-imagine what democracy & the rule of law look like in turbulent times
-the EU adapt to emerge stronger?
At the European #RuleofLaw Conference 2025, our opening panel brings together voices from journalism, academia & practice⬇️
-we build resilience in times of overburdening threats
-we re-imagine what democracy & the rule of law look like in turbulent times
-the EU adapt to emerge stronger?
At the European #RuleofLaw Conference 2025, our opening panel brings together voices from journalism, academia & practice⬇️
🗳️ Restoring democracy after years of erosion is hard work 🇪🇺
In a new IGCC blogpost, @chrishillion.bsky.social , @tommasopavone.bsky.social & I argue that "frontsliding" may require restorative disobedience—proportionate defiance of entrenched illiberal structures.
👉 ucigcc.org/blog/poland-...
In a new IGCC blogpost, @chrishillion.bsky.social , @tommasopavone.bsky.social & I argue that "frontsliding" may require restorative disobedience—proportionate defiance of entrenched illiberal structures.
👉 ucigcc.org/blog/poland-...
September 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🗳️ Restoring democracy after years of erosion is hard work 🇪🇺
In a new IGCC blogpost, @chrishillion.bsky.social , @tommasopavone.bsky.social & I argue that "frontsliding" may require restorative disobedience—proportionate defiance of entrenched illiberal structures.
👉 ucigcc.org/blog/poland-...
In a new IGCC blogpost, @chrishillion.bsky.social , @tommasopavone.bsky.social & I argue that "frontsliding" may require restorative disobedience—proportionate defiance of entrenched illiberal structures.
👉 ucigcc.org/blog/poland-...
Check out JEPP's collection on EU responses to democratic backsliding, bringing to together some of newest research on the topic!
Including one of my papers about what the EU should do
Including one of my papers about what the EU should do
⚖️ Poland has a new president, but democratic backsliding and rule of law concerns remain.
❗ For anyone wanting to learn more about democratic backsliding or planning their course syllabi on the topic, look no further! Discover our JEPP collection on how the EU responds to democratic backsliding 👇
❗ For anyone wanting to learn more about democratic backsliding or planning their course syllabi on the topic, look no further! Discover our JEPP collection on how the EU responds to democratic backsliding 👇
Reacting to democratic backsliding in the European Union
Explore the article collection: Reacting to democratic backsliding in the European Union. Published in Journal of European Public Policy.
www.tandfonline.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Check out JEPP's collection on EU responses to democratic backsliding, bringing to together some of newest research on the topic!
Including one of my papers about what the EU should do
Including one of my papers about what the EU should do
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AG Ćapeta recently explained why Frontex may be held liable for fundamental rights violations that occur during joint return operations.
LAURA SALZANO on this latest development in the applicants’ quest for accountability in WS v Frontex.
verfassungsblog.de/we-were-just...
LAURA SALZANO on this latest development in the applicants’ quest for accountability in WS v Frontex.
verfassungsblog.de/we-were-just...
July 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
AG Ćapeta recently explained why Frontex may be held liable for fundamental rights violations that occur during joint return operations.
LAURA SALZANO on this latest development in the applicants’ quest for accountability in WS v Frontex.
verfassungsblog.de/we-were-just...
LAURA SALZANO on this latest development in the applicants’ quest for accountability in WS v Frontex.
verfassungsblog.de/we-were-just...
New paper w/ @chrishillion.bsky.social & @tommasopavone.bsky.social
What does it take not just to defend democracy—but to rebuild it?
Developing the concepts of democratic frontsliding and restorative disobedience we analyze how liberal democracy can be restored: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
What does it take not just to defend democracy—but to rebuild it?
Developing the concepts of democratic frontsliding and restorative disobedience we analyze how liberal democracy can be restored: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
June 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New paper w/ @chrishillion.bsky.social & @tommasopavone.bsky.social
What does it take not just to defend democracy—but to rebuild it?
Developing the concepts of democratic frontsliding and restorative disobedience we analyze how liberal democracy can be restored: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
What does it take not just to defend democracy—but to rebuild it?
Developing the concepts of democratic frontsliding and restorative disobedience we analyze how liberal democracy can be restored: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Presenting work on democratic frontsliding at this great AuthLIB workshop in Budapest. Thank you for the very helpful discussion!
🗨️ What is democratic frontsliding and can the EU support it?
🗣️ @ascherz.bsky.social @stockholm-uni.bsky.social discussed the role and conditions of "restorative disobedience" in restoring democracy and the rule of law following periods of democratic backsliding within the European Union.
🗣️ @ascherz.bsky.social @stockholm-uni.bsky.social discussed the role and conditions of "restorative disobedience" in restoring democracy and the rule of law following periods of democratic backsliding within the European Union.
April 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Presenting work on democratic frontsliding at this great AuthLIB workshop in Budapest. Thank you for the very helpful discussion!
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Our "Defending Liberalism" workshop is underway at @ceudeminst.bsky.social
🗨️ What are the normative limits of protecting democracy from illiberal actors? How can we respond to their varieties?
Our agenda: www.authlib.eu/defending-li...
🗣️ @zmiklosi.bsky.social @zsolt.bsky.social & Andres Moles
🗨️ What are the normative limits of protecting democracy from illiberal actors? How can we respond to their varieties?
Our agenda: www.authlib.eu/defending-li...
🗣️ @zmiklosi.bsky.social @zsolt.bsky.social & Andres Moles
March 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Our "Defending Liberalism" workshop is underway at @ceudeminst.bsky.social
🗨️ What are the normative limits of protecting democracy from illiberal actors? How can we respond to their varieties?
Our agenda: www.authlib.eu/defending-li...
🗣️ @zmiklosi.bsky.social @zsolt.bsky.social & Andres Moles
🗨️ What are the normative limits of protecting democracy from illiberal actors? How can we respond to their varieties?
Our agenda: www.authlib.eu/defending-li...
🗣️ @zmiklosi.bsky.social @zsolt.bsky.social & Andres Moles
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Follow the Stockholm Center on Global Governance for updates! @scgg-official.bsky.social The center brings together researchers at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social and beyond for events, interdisciplinary research, and policy in global governance. #polisky #Europesky
March 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Follow the Stockholm Center on Global Governance for updates! @scgg-official.bsky.social The center brings together researchers at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social and beyond for events, interdisciplinary research, and policy in global governance. #polisky #Europesky
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Suspending Hungarian citizenship for dual nationals, violations of freedom of assembly and the attempt to ban Pride🏳️🌈 -- the Orbán government is escalating its efforts to stifle dissent and weaken human rights protections in Hungary🇭🇺.
Our 2 new briefs explain the plans ➡️ helsinki.hu/en/legislati...
Our 2 new briefs explain the plans ➡️ helsinki.hu/en/legislati...
March 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Suspending Hungarian citizenship for dual nationals, violations of freedom of assembly and the attempt to ban Pride🏳️🌈 -- the Orbán government is escalating its efforts to stifle dissent and weaken human rights protections in Hungary🇭🇺.
Our 2 new briefs explain the plans ➡️ helsinki.hu/en/legislati...
Our 2 new briefs explain the plans ➡️ helsinki.hu/en/legislati...
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is looking to hire a PhD in practical philosophy: philjobs.org/job/show/28426
Deadline: 31. January
Come and join us in beautiful Stockholm!
Deadline: 31. January
Come and join us in beautiful Stockholm!
PhD student in Practical Philosophy, Stockholm University
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January 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is looking to hire a PhD in practical philosophy: philjobs.org/job/show/28426
Deadline: 31. January
Come and join us in beautiful Stockholm!
Deadline: 31. January
Come and join us in beautiful Stockholm!
How should the EU respond to democratic backsliding in its own member states?
📜 In my latest paper, I tackle the pressing challenge of democratic backsliding in EU member states such as Hungary and Poland—an issue that threatens the EU’s core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
📜 In my latest paper, I tackle the pressing challenge of democratic backsliding in EU member states such as Hungary and Poland—an issue that threatens the EU’s core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
How should the EU respond to democratic backsliding? A normative assessment of expulsion and suspension of voting rights from the perspective of multilateral democracy
Democratic backsliding in member states, such as Hungary and Poland, poses a significant challenge to the European Union (EU), undermining its core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human r...
www.tandfonline.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
How should the EU respond to democratic backsliding in its own member states?
📜 In my latest paper, I tackle the pressing challenge of democratic backsliding in EU member states such as Hungary and Poland—an issue that threatens the EU’s core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
📜 In my latest paper, I tackle the pressing challenge of democratic backsliding in EU member states such as Hungary and Poland—an issue that threatens the EU’s core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
Last chance to apply for this 2-year postdoc in philosophy at the Stockholm Center on Global Governance! Deadline is the 15. October. See details here:
www.su.se/english/abou...
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Available jobs at Stockholm University. PhD student positions, researchers, teachers and administrative staff.
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October 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Last chance to apply for this 2-year postdoc in philosophy at the Stockholm Center on Global Governance! Deadline is the 15. October. See details here:
www.su.se/english/abou...
www.su.se/english/abou...
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The proofs are corrected and the first reviews are online. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 is coming!
Very grateful to Paul Magnette, Wojciech Sadurski and Judith Sargentini for their endorsements 🙏
www.hurstpublishers.com/book/protect...
Very grateful to Paul Magnette, Wojciech Sadurski and Judith Sargentini for their endorsements 🙏
www.hurstpublishers.com/book/protect...
September 20, 2024 at 6:40 AM
The proofs are corrected and the first reviews are online. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 is coming!
Very grateful to Paul Magnette, Wojciech Sadurski and Judith Sargentini for their endorsements 🙏
www.hurstpublishers.com/book/protect...
Very grateful to Paul Magnette, Wojciech Sadurski and Judith Sargentini for their endorsements 🙏
www.hurstpublishers.com/book/protect...