Emilia Korkea-aho
@emiliakorkeaaho.bsky.social
Professor at University of Eastern Finland, PI of Finnish Academy project REVOLVE and Kone project LoSKa. Docent at University of Helsinki. EU (soft) law and governance, lobbying, revolving door.
www.emiliakorkea-aho.eu
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🇪🇺 mini-scoop! 🇪🇺
The EU's watchdog is probing whether the European Commission acted secretively in its dealings with industry before launching a series of business-friendly initiatives
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
The EU's watchdog is probing whether the European Commission acted secretively in its dealings with industry before launching a series of business-friendly initiatives
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
Ombudsman probes Commission over red-tape-cutting chats with industry
The watchdog is examining a complaint that the executive has been “evasive” about its meetings with lobbyists.
www.politico.eu
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🇪🇺 mini-scoop! 🇪🇺
The EU's watchdog is probing whether the European Commission acted secretively in its dealings with industry before launching a series of business-friendly initiatives
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
The EU's watchdog is probing whether the European Commission acted secretively in its dealings with industry before launching a series of business-friendly initiatives
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
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This has become a major problem. The Commission's genius move was to pretend to be more transparent - proactively publishing minutes of meetings with lobbyists since January - but in reality most of these minutes are meaningless. One I found literally says "discussion about general topics".
The European Ombudsman "has opened an inquiry into whether the European Commission acted secretively in its dealings with industry before launching a series of business-friendly initiatives".
The Ombudsman was acting on a complaint by the Corporate Europe Observatory
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
The Ombudsman was acting on a complaint by the Corporate Europe Observatory
www.politico.eu/article/ombu...
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 AM
This has become a major problem. The Commission's genius move was to pretend to be more transparent - proactively publishing minutes of meetings with lobbyists since January - but in reality most of these minutes are meaningless. One I found literally says "discussion about general topics".
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The EU Commission justified its refusal to share the documents by admitting it is worried that it will not be able to withstand the “unnecessary pressure from stakeholders” ‒ in other words, the lobbying ‒ that could result from the documents’ release.
Why is the EU operating a politics of secrecy on chemical safety?
The EU Commission justified its refusal to share the documents by admitting it is worried that it will not be able to withstand the “unnecessary pressure from stakeholders” ‒ in other words, the lobbying ‒ that could result from the documents’ release.
euobserver.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The EU Commission justified its refusal to share the documents by admitting it is worried that it will not be able to withstand the “unnecessary pressure from stakeholders” ‒ in other words, the lobbying ‒ that could result from the documents’ release.
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Hei tutkija! Ovatko huolet akateemisen vapauden kaventumisesta mielestäsi liioiteltuja? Vai onko Suomessa tosiaankin syytä olla huolissaan tietopohjan rapautumisesta? Se selviää alkuvuodesta 2026, kunhan nyt ensin vastaat Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunnan kyselyyn: kysely.tsv.fi/index.php/15...
Akateeminen vapaus Suomessa: Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunnan verkkokysely 2025
kysely.tsv.fi
October 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Hei tutkija! Ovatko huolet akateemisen vapauden kaventumisesta mielestäsi liioiteltuja? Vai onko Suomessa tosiaankin syytä olla huolissaan tietopohjan rapautumisesta? Se selviää alkuvuodesta 2026, kunhan nyt ensin vastaat Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunnan kyselyyn: kysely.tsv.fi/index.php/15...
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🏛️ @lolaavril.bsky.social "& @emiliakorkeaaho.bsky.social Administration as usual? Revolving doors and the quiet regulation of political ethics" 🖇️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🏛️ @lolaavril.bsky.social "& @emiliakorkeaaho.bsky.social Administration as usual? Revolving doors and the quiet regulation of political ethics" 🖇️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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FIRE Visiting Fellow Programme - FIRE
FIRE fellowships are 1–2 months visits to the Finnish Infrastructure for Register-Based Research (FIRE) to collaborate with our researchers.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Published today @europeanlawopen.bsky.social : this piece co-authored with @koenvanzon.bsky.social on 'societal mobilisation' of EU law through an instrument you'd not immediately think of as very 'societal': infringement proceedings
On First View: important historical work by @historikarin.bsky.social and @koenvanzon.bsky.social on different pathways to mobilisation of EU Law.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Preparing for disaster: the Seveso directive, infringements and societal mobilisation of European law, 1976–2000 | European Law Open | Cambridge Core
Preparing for disaster: the Seveso directive, infringements and societal mobilisation of European law, 1976–2000
www.cambridge.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Published today @europeanlawopen.bsky.social : this piece co-authored with @koenvanzon.bsky.social on 'societal mobilisation' of EU law through an instrument you'd not immediately think of as very 'societal': infringement proceedings
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Just out at JOP (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....) : Why do so few working-class people hold office? It's not lack of interest. Noam Lupu and I ran 10 surveys in 8 countries and found no evidence of a social class gap in how often qualified people consider running.
September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just out at JOP (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....) : Why do so few working-class people hold office? It's not lack of interest. Noam Lupu and I ran 10 surveys in 8 countries and found no evidence of a social class gap in how often qualified people consider running.
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Please share widely! Great #PostDoc opportunity at one of Australia's top #PoliticalScience departments, on a #FutureFellowship on electoral resilience. 3yrs, great pay, and a workplace practically next to the Great Barrier Reef!
Closing date is 1 Oct 2025
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Closing date is 1 Oct 2025
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Grade 1
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Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excel...
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September 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Please share widely! Great #PostDoc opportunity at one of Australia's top #PoliticalScience departments, on a #FutureFellowship on electoral resilience. 3yrs, great pay, and a workplace practically next to the Great Barrier Reef!
Closing date is 1 Oct 2025
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/GriffithUniv...
Closing date is 1 Oct 2025
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/GriffithUniv...
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Judicial associations/judicial independence - new article of interest exploring 'the role of judicial associations in promoting and upholding judicial independence'
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Judicial Associations Across Europe: Balancing the Narrative - Hague Journal on the Rule of Law
While in some countries judicial associations have long been objects of scholarly interest, the burgeoning debate over judicial independence in Europe and the growing interconnection between associati...
link.springer.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Judicial associations/judicial independence - new article of interest exploring 'the role of judicial associations in promoting and upholding judicial independence'
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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I’ve set up a group on LinkedIn for retired academics (any discipline) who are still research / scholarship active and would like to discuss their work with others in a supportive space. It’s called Retired Academics.
If you’re on LinkedIn, and are retired, and academic, why not join?
#AcademicSky
If you’re on LinkedIn, and are retired, and academic, why not join?
#AcademicSky
September 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I’ve set up a group on LinkedIn for retired academics (any discipline) who are still research / scholarship active and would like to discuss their work with others in a supportive space. It’s called Retired Academics.
If you’re on LinkedIn, and are retired, and academic, why not join?
#AcademicSky
If you’re on LinkedIn, and are retired, and academic, why not join?
#AcademicSky
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Attention:
EU Commission call for "feedback on future environmental legislation simplification, launched by 22.7, closing 10.9 (!).
Noting that "simplification" is the EU word for "deregulation", inputs from science would seem important.
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/feedbac...
EU Commission call for "feedback on future environmental legislation simplification, launched by 22.7, closing 10.9 (!).
Noting that "simplification" is the EU word for "deregulation", inputs from science would seem important.
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/feedbac...
Feedback request on simplification of environmental legislation
The Commission has launched a Call for Evidence on how to simplify future environmental laws and reduce administrative burdens.
environment.ec.europa.eu
September 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Attention:
EU Commission call for "feedback on future environmental legislation simplification, launched by 22.7, closing 10.9 (!).
Noting that "simplification" is the EU word for "deregulation", inputs from science would seem important.
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/feedbac...
EU Commission call for "feedback on future environmental legislation simplification, launched by 22.7, closing 10.9 (!).
Noting that "simplification" is the EU word for "deregulation", inputs from science would seem important.
environment.ec.europa.eu/news/feedbac...
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Today our house celebrated its 70th anniversary, and the board of our condominium had organised a lovely garden party to mark the occasion (thanks!). 🥂 One occupant has lived here from the very beginning, so practically all her life. The word ‘community’ was often heard. 🙏🏻
September 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today our house celebrated its 70th anniversary, and the board of our condominium had organised a lovely garden party to mark the occasion (thanks!). 🥂 One occupant has lived here from the very beginning, so practically all her life. The word ‘community’ was often heard. 🙏🏻
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In Finland and in Sweden, summer ends with lots of crayfish, dill and schnapps. Autumn is here.
September 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In Finland and in Sweden, summer ends with lots of crayfish, dill and schnapps. Autumn is here.
New article out in @jei-publication.bsky.social. @luigilonardo.bsky.social and I show how the EU has adopted a special procedure for sanctions involving Russia, investigating also how private interests and third countries can influence EU sanctions decision-making.
How Russia’s war against Ukraine changed EU sanctions decision-making
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point in the EU sanctions policy. Understanding this transformation matters not only for sanctions scholars but also for appreciating how the E...
www.tandfonline.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New article out in @jei-publication.bsky.social. @luigilonardo.bsky.social and I show how the EU has adopted a special procedure for sanctions involving Russia, investigating also how private interests and third countries can influence EU sanctions decision-making.
I had a good chat with EU Influence’s #MariEccles on the proposed foreign lobbying rules. The EU clearly wants to join other major political powers (US, AUS, CAN, UK) in regulating foreign lobbying, but Member States are divided.
In EU Influence today:
— Who pulled the plug on health NGO funding?
— A deep dive into where countries stand on the EU’s foreign lobbying rules
— Fewer lobbyists roaming the Parliament corridors?
Dig in 👇
— Who pulled the plug on health NGO funding?
— A deep dive into where countries stand on the EU’s foreign lobbying rules
— Fewer lobbyists roaming the Parliament corridors?
Dig in 👇
Who pulled the plug on NGO funds?
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By MARI ECCLES Tips, tales, traumas to @MariEccles or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser Hello! I’m Mari Ec…
www.politico.eu
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I had a good chat with EU Influence’s #MariEccles on the proposed foreign lobbying rules. The EU clearly wants to join other major political powers (US, AUS, CAN, UK) in regulating foreign lobbying, but Member States are divided.
Last weekend our house participated in the annual #LoviisaHistoricalHouses weekend. Despite the house being far from finished, we welcomed several hundreds of curious visitors and had lovely discussions with other fans of old houses. Next year again! #olosenpapantalo #LWT
September 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Last weekend our house participated in the annual #LoviisaHistoricalHouses weekend. Despite the house being far from finished, we welcomed several hundreds of curious visitors and had lovely discussions with other fans of old houses. Next year again! #olosenpapantalo #LWT
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The US has effectively ended any meaningful government role in addressing the foreign interference threat, meaning everyone's safe now from that supposed deep-state plot to deplatform conservative voices 😵💫
Dismantling the Foreign Malign Influence Center
Tulsi Gabbard is dismantling the last U.S. government organ dedicated to tracking State-sponsored efforts to interfere in U.S. institutions.
www.justsecurity.org
August 31, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The US has effectively ended any meaningful government role in addressing the foreign interference threat, meaning everyone's safe now from that supposed deep-state plot to deplatform conservative voices 😵💫
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The European Parliament will limit the access of journalists, lobbyists and diplomats to its premises starting next week.
European Parliament tightens rules on access for journalists and lobbyists
One colored badge will no longer allow visitors to freely roam the institution’s halls.
www.politico.eu
August 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The European Parliament will limit the access of journalists, lobbyists and diplomats to its premises starting next week.
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The former president of the European Commission still holds office at his old headquarters, where he regularly receives prominent guests. According to the Kazakh government, he also offered help as go-between. Jean-Claude Juncker himself denies this, claiming that he is “immune” to influence.
Former EU boss keeps office in von der Leyen’s building – and allows his guests to lobby in secret
Years after stepping down as head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker still meets with lobbyists and foreign diplomats in the Berlaymont, the EU executive’s seat in Brussels. He holds regu...
www.ftm.eu
August 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The former president of the European Commission still holds office at his old headquarters, where he regularly receives prominent guests. According to the Kazakh government, he also offered help as go-between. Jean-Claude Juncker himself denies this, claiming that he is “immune” to influence.
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Huomasitko tämän? Vanha vaalirahalaki rajoitti tarkkaan viranomaisten valtuuksia tutkia epäiltyjä väärinkäytöksiä, eikä uusi - heinäkuussa voimaan tullut laki - laajenna viranomaisten valtuuksia lainkaan (€)
"Luvut tulevat olemaan brutaalit" @mustread.bsky.social www.mustread.fi/artikkelit/l...
"Luvut tulevat olemaan brutaalit" @mustread.bsky.social www.mustread.fi/artikkelit/l...
”Luvut tulevat olemaan brutaalit” – Uusi vaalirahalaki ei korjaa pahimpia puutteita | MustRead
Uusittu vaalirahalaki astui voimaan ensimmäinen heinäkuuta. Valtiontalouden tarkastusviraston valvontapäällikkö Jonna Carlsonin mukaan uusi laki ei korjaa aikaisemman lainsäädännön merkittävimpiä…
www.mustread.fi
August 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Huomasitko tämän? Vanha vaalirahalaki rajoitti tarkkaan viranomaisten valtuuksia tutkia epäiltyjä väärinkäytöksiä, eikä uusi - heinäkuussa voimaan tullut laki - laajenna viranomaisten valtuuksia lainkaan (€)
"Luvut tulevat olemaan brutaalit" @mustread.bsky.social www.mustread.fi/artikkelit/l...
"Luvut tulevat olemaan brutaalit" @mustread.bsky.social www.mustread.fi/artikkelit/l...
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Who was it that said switching to LNG would increase energy security? Oh yeah, the LNG lobby.
The EU now finds itself being blackmailed by Qatar - in addition to the US - over energy supplies if it doesn't weaken environmental protections. Expect more deregulation 😖
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
The EU now finds itself being blackmailed by Qatar - in addition to the US - over energy supplies if it doesn't weaken environmental protections. Expect more deregulation 😖
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows
Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labour and environmental damage, a letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, seen by Reuters, showed.
www.reuters.com
July 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Who was it that said switching to LNG would increase energy security? Oh yeah, the LNG lobby.
The EU now finds itself being blackmailed by Qatar - in addition to the US - over energy supplies if it doesn't weaken environmental protections. Expect more deregulation 😖
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
The EU now finds itself being blackmailed by Qatar - in addition to the US - over energy supplies if it doesn't weaken environmental protections. Expect more deregulation 😖
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change calls for a ban on fossil fuel lobbying.
Each failed attempt to address climate change lays bear the damaging political influence of the coal, oil and gas lobby.
It's time for #FossilFreePolitics.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Each failed attempt to address climate change lays bear the damaging political influence of the coal, oil and gas lobby.
It's time for #FossilFreePolitics.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying
Rapporteur calls for defossilization of economies and urgent reparations to avert ‘catastrophic’ rights and climate harms
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change calls for a ban on fossil fuel lobbying.
Each failed attempt to address climate change lays bear the damaging political influence of the coal, oil and gas lobby.
It's time for #FossilFreePolitics.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Each failed attempt to address climate change lays bear the damaging political influence of the coal, oil and gas lobby.
It's time for #FossilFreePolitics.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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They. Are. Sanctuaries.
While Britain loses 40 libraries each year, they are thriving in the Scandinavian country, where they are designed by renowned architects and seen as ‘sanctuaries’
Finland proposes a very novel idea — invest in the public library
While Britain loses 40 libraries each year, they are thriving in the Scandinavian country, where they are designed by renowned architects and seen as ‘sanctuaries’
www.thetimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
They. Are. Sanctuaries.
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EU Member States and European Parliament agree to revised law on funding of European political parties and foundations - including rules on transparency and limits on foreign interference - www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
European political parties and foundations: Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve transparency of funding and counter foreign interference
Council and Parliament strike a deal to ensure more transparency on funding of European political parties and foundations.
www.consilium.europa.eu
June 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
EU Member States and European Parliament agree to revised law on funding of European political parties and foundations - including rules on transparency and limits on foreign interference - www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...