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?
7. Amighetti, S., & Harb, S. (2025). The European Union’s responsibility to protect refugees. Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy, 1–24. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
The European Union’s responsibility to protect refugees
What are the responsibilities of the EU in the context of asylum? This paper distinguishes between two possible different answers to this question. A first answer understands the responsibilities o...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
7. Amighetti, S., & Harb, S. (2025). The European Union’s responsibility to protect refugees. Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy, 1–24. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
5. Do, H. (2025). What makes international institutions legitimate to citizens of non-democratic states? doi.org/10.1080/1369...
6. Beckman, L. (2025). Legitimacy at sea. Authority and extraterritorial border controls. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
6. Beckman, L. (2025). Legitimacy at sea. Authority and extraterritorial border controls. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
What makes international institutions legitimate to citizens of non-democratic states?
There is limited research on international legitimacy from the perspective of ordinary citizens in non-democratic states. These citizens have restricted opportunities for political participation an...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
5. Do, H. (2025). What makes international institutions legitimate to citizens of non-democratic states? doi.org/10.1080/1369...
6. Beckman, L. (2025). Legitimacy at sea. Authority and extraterritorial border controls. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
6. Beckman, L. (2025). Legitimacy at sea. Authority and extraterritorial border controls. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
3. Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate authority, institutional specialisation and distributive international law. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
4. Hassoun, N. (2025). Legitimate distribution without legislation. 1–29. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
4. Hassoun, N. (2025). Legitimate distribution without legislation. 1–29. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Legitimate authority, institutional specialisation and distributive international law
How should international law’s role in determining international distributive outcomes, economic and otherwise, affect how we think about its legitimate authority? Domestic institutions’ legitimate...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
3. Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate authority, institutional specialisation and distributive international law. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
4. Hassoun, N. (2025). Legitimate distribution without legislation. 1–29. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
4. Hassoun, N. (2025). Legitimate distribution without legislation. 1–29. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
List of papers:
1. Scherz, A., & Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate international authority and institutional diversity. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
2. Adams, N. P. (2025). Legitimacy, institutional functions, and the state system. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
1. Scherz, A., & Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate international authority and institutional diversity. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
2. Adams, N. P. (2025). Legitimacy, institutional functions, and the state system. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Legitimate international authority and institutional diversity
While international institutions are a frequent and increasing focus of political challenge and critique, evaluating their normative legitimacy raises novel theoretical challenges. International in...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
List of papers:
1. Scherz, A., & Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate international authority and institutional diversity. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
2. Adams, N. P. (2025). Legitimacy, institutional functions, and the state system. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
1. Scherz, A., & Suttle, O. (2025). Legitimate international authority and institutional diversity. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
2. Adams, N. P. (2025). Legitimacy, institutional functions, and the state system. doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Other great contributions explore legitimacy and democracy across international law, global justice, and migration — from @npadams.prof, Nicole Hassoun, @hongdp.bsky.social, @beckmanprof.bsky.social, @saramichetta.bsky.social & Siba Harb, and @oisinsuttle.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Other great contributions explore legitimacy and democracy across international law, global justice, and migration — from @npadams.prof, Nicole Hassoun, @hongdp.bsky.social, @beckmanprof.bsky.social, @saramichetta.bsky.social & Siba Harb, and @oisinsuttle.bsky.social
My paper with @lgarciaportela.bsky.social asks how climate science fits into this picture.
We argue that climate scientists act as trustees in systems of public reason — balancing expertise with democratic accountability in climate governance. 🌍
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
We argue that climate scientists act as trustees in systems of public reason — balancing expertise with democratic accountability in climate governance. 🌍
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Climate scientists as trustees in public reason: the legitimacy of political institutions amid non-epistemic values
Addressing global challenges like climate change requires both national action and international collaboration. However, it remains unclear under what conditions international institutions, such as...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
My paper with @lgarciaportela.bsky.social asks how climate science fits into this picture.
We argue that climate scientists act as trustees in systems of public reason — balancing expertise with democratic accountability in climate governance. 🌍
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
We argue that climate scientists act as trustees in systems of public reason — balancing expertise with democratic accountability in climate governance. 🌍
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Reposted by Antoinette Scherz
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⬇️
🌍 What does this mean for the EU's approach to safeguarding democracy? Read the full paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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 9:52 PM
🌍 What does this mean for the EU's approach to safeguarding democracy? Read the full paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
💡 My analysis reveals that suspension of voting rights is the more democratically preferable option, offering a legitimate way for the EU to uphold its values without undermining its democratic foundations.
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 9:51 PM
💡 My analysis reveals that suspension of voting rights is the more democratically preferable option, offering a legitimate way for the EU to uphold its values without undermining its democratic foundations.
🔎 Drawing on the concept of multilateral democracy, I assess key tools at the EU's disposal, focusing the suspension of voting rights in the Council and expulsion of backsliding states.
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 9:50 PM
🔎 Drawing on the concept of multilateral democracy, I assess key tools at the EU's disposal, focusing the suspension of voting rights in the Council and expulsion of backsliding states.