Niall O'Connor
@noconnor90.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer, Essex Law School, researching fundamental (social) rights and their relationship to economic freedoms. Currently working as part of the EU-CIEMBLY project on intersectionality in citizens' assemblies: https://www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/home
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Niall O'Connor
@noconnor90.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Excited to get my hands on the first print copies of my recently published book, which examines the constitutional and social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business in EU law, which I argue can and should be reconceptualised in (fundamental) social rights terms.
Spent a lovely day in a very sunny Graz presenting the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project's normative, analytical, and operational dimensions for incorporating intersectionality into the design of citizens' assemblies. Many thanks to the organisers of the Facing Inequalities conference for hosting!
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Spent a lovely day in a very sunny Graz presenting the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project's normative, analytical, and operational dimensions for incorporating intersectionality into the design of citizens' assemblies. Many thanks to the organisers of the Facing Inequalities conference for hosting!
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🗳️ Term of the Week: Democratic Participation
Explore all terms in our glossary:
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#democratic #participation #glossaryterms #euciembly #horizoneu
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#democratic #participation #glossaryterms #euciembly #horizoneu
Democratic Participation
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October 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🗳️ Term of the Week: Democratic Participation
Explore all terms in our glossary:
👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary/...
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🗳️ Όρος της Εβδομάδας: Δημοκρατική Συμμετοχή
Εξερευνήστε όλους τους όρους στο γλωσσάρι μας
#democratic #participation #glossaryterms #euciembly #horizoneu
Explore all terms in our glossary:
👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary/...
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🗳️ Όρος της Εβδομάδας: Δημοκρατική Συμμετοχή
Εξερευνήστε όλους τους όρους στο γλωσσάρι μας
#democratic #participation #glossaryterms #euciembly #horizoneu
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On 3rd October, the @universityofessex.bsky.social team took part in Freshers’ Fair, welcoming new and returning students to the Colchester campus. We asked: What does intersectionality or equality mean to you? The responses reflected a rich diversity and highlighted how vital these concepts are.
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
On 3rd October, the @universityofessex.bsky.social team took part in Freshers’ Fair, welcoming new and returning students to the Colchester campus. We asked: What does intersectionality or equality mean to you? The responses reflected a rich diversity and highlighted how vital these concepts are.
Join us in Coimbra or online for this seminar on intersectional equality (law) in public life. I look forward to discussing intersectionality in the private sphere, and to catching up with colleagues from the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project: www.uc.pt/en/fduc/univ...
Seminar on “Intersectionality in Public Life: What’s Law Got To Do With It?”
www.uc.pt
October 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Join us in Coimbra or online for this seminar on intersectional equality (law) in public life. I look forward to discussing intersectionality in the private sphere, and to catching up with colleagues from the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project: www.uc.pt/en/fduc/univ...
Looking forward to engaging with the Essex student comminity at today's Freshers' Fair. Talking all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies in the run up to our local pilot in Colchester next year!
All set to welcome students to the Essex Freshers' Fair and to talk about the EU-CIEMBLY project with the student community. Watch this space for more news about our planned pilot citizens' as...
All set to welcome students to the Essex Freshers' Fair and to talk about the EU-CIEMBLY project with the student community. Watch this space for more news about our planned pilot citizens' assembly i...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Looking forward to engaging with the Essex student comminity at today's Freshers' Fair. Talking all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies in the run up to our local pilot in Colchester next year!
Really enjoyed taking part in the filming of this series on open access publishing at Essex: www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2...
Filming the Open Access Research series | Blog | University of Essex
The Open Access team at the University of Essex reflect on the process of filming a series of Open Access videos, with authors highlighting the depth and breadth of their research.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Really enjoyed taking part in the filming of this series on open access publishing at Essex: www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2...
What to learn more about intersectionality and citizens' assemblies? Check out the newly launched @eu-ciembly.bsky.social glossary covering the key concepts governing our integration of intersectional equality, inclusion, and deliberation in citizens' assembly design: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary
Glossary
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September 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What to learn more about intersectionality and citizens' assemblies? Check out the newly launched @eu-ciembly.bsky.social glossary covering the key concepts governing our integration of intersectional equality, inclusion, and deliberation in citizens' assembly design: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary
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📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published the eighth edition of 'The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms' by @cbarnard.bsky.social (Trinity) providing an updated critical and thorough analysis of the key principles of the substantive law of the EU:
🔗https://bit.ly/4nLgmvl
🔗https://bit.ly/4nLgmvl
July 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published the eighth edition of 'The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms' by @cbarnard.bsky.social (Trinity) providing an updated critical and thorough analysis of the key principles of the substantive law of the EU:
🔗https://bit.ly/4nLgmvl
🔗https://bit.ly/4nLgmvl
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What a beautiful day to talk about democracy! Getting ready for our experts' workshop on Designing Intersectional Citizens' Assemblies for the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project! @noconnor90.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
What a beautiful day to talk about democracy! Getting ready for our experts' workshop on Designing Intersectional Citizens' Assemblies for the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project! @noconnor90.bsky.social
All ready to go for today's EU-CIEMBLY workshop at Essex Law School where we will be talking about intersectionality in citizen's assemblies with the project team and guest speakers.
July 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
All ready to go for today's EU-CIEMBLY workshop at Essex Law School where we will be talking about intersectionality in citizen's assemblies with the project team and guest speakers.
Thanks to the Essex University Open Access Fund, my book Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law can be enjoyed for free! www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
The University of Essex’ Open Access fund exists to give Essex researchers the ability to reach the widest possible readership. | University of Essex Library Services
The University of Essex’ Open Access fund exists to give Essex researchers the ability to reach the widest possible readership. The Library’s Open Essex collection demonstrates the range of publicatio...
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June 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Thanks to the Essex University Open Access Fund, my book Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law can be enjoyed for free! www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
Looking forward to this workshop tomorrow at City Law School on the topic of EU Law for a Volatile and Uncertain World, and to meeting new colleagues. I will be discussing all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies, including the deficiencies within the existing EU equality law framework.
June 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Looking forward to this workshop tomorrow at City Law School on the topic of EU Law for a Volatile and Uncertain World, and to meeting new colleagues. I will be discussing all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies, including the deficiencies within the existing EU equality law framework.
Nice to see that the EU-CIEMBY project, and the value of intersectional inclusiveness in democratic participation and deliberation, are already gaining recognition among policy-makers. Watch this space for more news on our planned citizens' assembly pilot in Cyprus next year.🇨🇾🇪🇺👥
🎥 We are especially proud that MEP Mr.Michael Hatzipantelas refers to our project, which aims to strengthen democratic participation.
📣Watch what he said and learn more about our platform 👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu
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📣Watch what he said and learn more about our platform 👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu
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🎥 Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα περήφανοι που ο Ευρωβουλευτής κ. Μιχάλης… | EU-CIEMBLY
🎥 Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα περήφανοι που ο Ευρωβουλευτής κ. Μιχάλης Χατζηπαντέλας αναφέρεται στο έργο μας EU-CIEMBLY, το οποίο έχει ως στόχο την ενίσχυση της δημοκρατικής συμμετοχής.
📣 Δείτε τι είπε και μάθε...
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June 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Nice to see that the EU-CIEMBY project, and the value of intersectional inclusiveness in democratic participation and deliberation, are already gaining recognition among policy-makers. Watch this space for more news on our planned citizens' assembly pilot in Cyprus next year.🇨🇾🇪🇺👥
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CJEU, equality law
Due on July 10th: Advocate-General's opinion on whether firing an employee for leaving the Catholic church breaches EU anti-discrimination law - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
Due on July 10th: Advocate-General's opinion on whether firing an employee for leaving the Catholic church breaches EU anti-discrimination law - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
CURIA - Documents
curia.europa.eu
June 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
CJEU, equality law
Due on July 10th: Advocate-General's opinion on whether firing an employee for leaving the Catholic church breaches EU anti-discrimination law - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
Due on July 10th: Advocate-General's opinion on whether firing an employee for leaving the Catholic church breaches EU anti-discrimination law - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
Was nice to catch up with colleagues at the Essex human rights research away day today and to hear about the exciting human rights work being conducted. I presented part of my book exploring the social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right in EU law.
June 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Was nice to catch up with colleagues at the Essex human rights research away day today and to hear about the exciting human rights work being conducted. I presented part of my book exploring the social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right in EU law.
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Last weekend, the #DemocraticOdyssey came to an end.
300 participants from across Europe met in Athens, Florence, and Vienna to work on a Citizens’ Charter.
The document is live and open to commentary: democratic-odyssey.k8s.osp.cat/assemblies/t...
Pictured: Assembly members, crew, and observers.
300 participants from across Europe met in Athens, Florence, and Vienna to work on a Citizens’ Charter.
The document is live and open to commentary: democratic-odyssey.k8s.osp.cat/assemblies/t...
Pictured: Assembly members, crew, and observers.
May 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Last weekend, the #DemocraticOdyssey came to an end.
300 participants from across Europe met in Athens, Florence, and Vienna to work on a Citizens’ Charter.
The document is live and open to commentary: democratic-odyssey.k8s.osp.cat/assemblies/t...
Pictured: Assembly members, crew, and observers.
300 participants from across Europe met in Athens, Florence, and Vienna to work on a Citizens’ Charter.
The document is live and open to commentary: democratic-odyssey.k8s.osp.cat/assemblies/t...
Pictured: Assembly members, crew, and observers.
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"Such swingeing cuts to migration for work could stall the government’s plans for economic growth, which the public expects to see"
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social on why the immigration white paper misjudges the public's priorities
ukandeu.ac.uk/the_immigrat...
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social on why the immigration white paper misjudges the public's priorities
ukandeu.ac.uk/the_immigrat...
The immigration white paper misjudges the public’s priorities - UK in a changing Europe
Heather Rolfe analyses public opinion on the UK government's white paper on immigration. She argues that while much of the public is in favour of reducing migration, the content and language of the wh...
ukandeu.ac.uk
May 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"Such swingeing cuts to migration for work could stall the government’s plans for economic growth, which the public expects to see"
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social on why the immigration white paper misjudges the public's priorities
ukandeu.ac.uk/the_immigrat...
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social on why the immigration white paper misjudges the public's priorities
ukandeu.ac.uk/the_immigrat...
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Including some comments from me
NEW: A British woman who has lived in France since 1984 has won back the right to vote in the European Parliament election, a right associated to EU citizenship that she had lost after Brexit. What does it mean for other UK citizens in France? europestreet.news/british-woma...
British woman in France regains right to vote in European elections - Europe Street News
A British woman living in France has regained the right to vote in the EU Parliament election, a right that she had lost after Brexit.
europestreet.news
May 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Including some comments from me
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How many EDI roles are there in the civil service?
Cabinet Office data released yesterday (from a review commissioned by the previous govt) tells us - about 350 (FTE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
Or the equivalent of ~0.07% of the whole civil service over that period.
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Cabinet Office data released yesterday (from a review commissioned by the previous govt) tells us - about 350 (FTE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
Or the equivalent of ~0.07% of the whole civil service over that period.
Quick 🧵
May 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How many EDI roles are there in the civil service?
Cabinet Office data released yesterday (from a review commissioned by the previous govt) tells us - about 350 (FTE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
Or the equivalent of ~0.07% of the whole civil service over that period.
Quick 🧵
Cabinet Office data released yesterday (from a review commissioned by the previous govt) tells us - about 350 (FTE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
Or the equivalent of ~0.07% of the whole civil service over that period.
Quick 🧵
Had a great day at the Eden Project. Well worth the trek from Essex 🌼🌻🌳
May 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Had a great day at the Eden Project. Well worth the trek from Essex 🌼🌻🌳
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🆕 Explore our News section for highlights from the event “Legal Research for Democracy”, held on 18 March at the University of Coimbra.
🔗 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/events
🔗 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/events
Events
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April 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🆕 Explore our News section for highlights from the event “Legal Research for Democracy”, held on 18 March at the University of Coimbra.
🔗 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/events
🔗 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/events
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May 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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📣 Our sister project CitiDem wants YOUR views on citizens’ assemblies! 📣
We want to hear from YOU about your experiences and opinions! Take 15 mins to fill the survey 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Available in English, Dutch, German, Italian & Greek.
Responses are anonymous.
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#survey #democracy
We want to hear from YOU about your experiences and opinions! Take 15 mins to fill the survey 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Available in English, Dutch, German, Italian & Greek.
Responses are anonymous.
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#survey #democracy
Asking your opinion: Do Citizens’ Assemblies lead to effective citizen participation?
Citizens' assemblies are a promising and frequently used way of involving citizens in democratic politics. But what do assemblies achieve in practice? And how good are assemblies at really involving c...
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May 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
📣 Our sister project CitiDem wants YOUR views on citizens’ assemblies! 📣
We want to hear from YOU about your experiences and opinions! Take 15 mins to fill the survey 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Available in English, Dutch, German, Italian & Greek.
Responses are anonymous.
.
#survey #democracy
We want to hear from YOU about your experiences and opinions! Take 15 mins to fill the survey 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Available in English, Dutch, German, Italian & Greek.
Responses are anonymous.
.
#survey #democracy
📣📣 New report from the EU-CIEMBLY project setting out theoretical models and potential design choices for an intersectionally inclusive citizens' assembly 🇪🇺👥👥👥 @akaratzia.bsky.social
📢 News from us: Our deliverable, Theoretical Models for an Intersectional and Inclusive Citizens’ Assembly, is now public.
It sets the foundation for analysing local, national, and EU-level mini-publics.
📄 Read it here: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/deliverab...
It sets the foundation for analysing local, national, and EU-level mini-publics.
📄 Read it here: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/deliverab...
Deliverables
www.eu-ciembly.eu
May 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📣📣 New report from the EU-CIEMBLY project setting out theoretical models and potential design choices for an intersectionally inclusive citizens' assembly 🇪🇺👥👥👥 @akaratzia.bsky.social
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📜 Today is the 49th anniversary of the UK ratifying the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
These are our everyday human rights– such as food, housing, work, social security, education, and healthcare. 🍽️🏡🧑🏭💷📚🏥
These are our everyday human rights– such as food, housing, work, social security, education, and healthcare. 🍽️🏡🧑🏭💷📚🏥
May 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📜 Today is the 49th anniversary of the UK ratifying the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
These are our everyday human rights– such as food, housing, work, social security, education, and healthcare. 🍽️🏡🧑🏭💷📚🏥
These are our everyday human rights– such as food, housing, work, social security, education, and healthcare. 🍽️🏡🧑🏭💷📚🏥