Eleanor Spaventa
@eleanorspaventa.bsky.social
Professor of EU law and Director of Bocconi Lab in European Studies, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
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Happy that our paper with @bogatyrev.bsky.social, @tabouchadi.bsky.social, @heikekluever.bsky.social, and @lstoetze.bsky.social found a home at @thejop.bsky.social. You can read it here 👇
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
Thanks to all the fantastic people giving feedback and supporting us
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
Thanks to all the fantastic people giving feedback and supporting us
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Happy that our paper with @bogatyrev.bsky.social, @tabouchadi.bsky.social, @heikekluever.bsky.social, and @lstoetze.bsky.social found a home at @thejop.bsky.social. You can read it here 👇
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
Thanks to all the fantastic people giving feedback and supporting us
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
Thanks to all the fantastic people giving feedback and supporting us
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Due to an admin error, we have lost our @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social account. (As you can see that account hasn’t posted for a while). So - after many attempts with the Bluesky team to regain the account - this is the new account.
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Due to an admin error, we have lost our @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social account. (As you can see that account hasn’t posted for a while). So - after many attempts with the Bluesky team to regain the account - this is the new account.
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
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Interested in joining the Editorial Committee of Public Law? Then see below. Happy to field queries etc from interested candidates.
Public Law is looking make several appointments to its Editorial Committee - details etc ⬇️ - expressions of interest to public.law@durham.ac.uk by 31 October 2025.
September 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Interested in joining the Editorial Committee of Public Law? Then see below. Happy to field queries etc from interested candidates.
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‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza
‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza
It is hard to keep the mind sharp when the body is thin and dehydrated, but solidarity is teaching starving students their thoughts still matter
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza
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This is a fabulous response by my colleague Kevin Munger to "that" Economist piece about the EUI.
Perhaps @spignal.bsky.social and @jhooper.bsky.social might be interested!
kevinmunger.substack.com/p/i-guess-th...
Perhaps @spignal.bsky.social and @jhooper.bsky.social might be interested!
kevinmunger.substack.com/p/i-guess-th...
I guess that makes me...Horace Slughorn?
or maybe the centaur named "Firenze"
kevinmunger.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is a fabulous response by my colleague Kevin Munger to "that" Economist piece about the EUI.
Perhaps @spignal.bsky.social and @jhooper.bsky.social might be interested!
kevinmunger.substack.com/p/i-guess-th...
Perhaps @spignal.bsky.social and @jhooper.bsky.social might be interested!
kevinmunger.substack.com/p/i-guess-th...
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I had missed this fantastic public service by @ledbydonkeys.org. Feel free to share
🚨UK Lawyers for Israel Ltd has tried to silence various voices supporting Palestine. Their charitable wing has made public statements rejecting international law.
Activist Em Hilton is on the Charity Commission offices to ask for an investigation.
youtu.be/Ui70R8PCkJ4
Activist Em Hilton is on the Charity Commission offices to ask for an investigation.
youtu.be/Ui70R8PCkJ4
UK Lawyers for Israel
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I had missed this fantastic public service by @ledbydonkeys.org. Feel free to share
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We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from #Gaza, including from our colleagues.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
July 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from #Gaza, including from our colleagues.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
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The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted.
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
July 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted.
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
Investigative journalism at its best!
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops o...
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Investigative journalism at its best!
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People are seeing for themselves that myths pedalled about Gaza and the Palestinians are just not true. Archie Bland in today’s Guardian.
#GazaUnderAttack
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#GazaUnderAttack
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more | Archie Bland
Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voice, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edit...
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
People are seeing for themselves that myths pedalled about Gaza and the Palestinians are just not true. Archie Bland in today’s Guardian.
#GazaUnderAttack
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#GazaUnderAttack
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“Court documents show Eni has initiated legal proceedings against critics including the Italian public broadcaster Rai, Greenpeace and multiple newspapers”
#Eni #SLAPP #FossilFuel
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Eni #SLAPP #FossilFuel
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Slapp addict’ Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists
Eni has filed at least six defamation suits against journalists and NGOs since 2019 in what critics say is intimidation campaign
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Court documents show Eni has initiated legal proceedings against critics including the Italian public broadcaster Rai, Greenpeace and multiple newspapers”
#Eni #SLAPP #FossilFuel
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#Eni #SLAPP #FossilFuel
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Labour MP Rachael Maskell close to tears as she 'pleads' with the government to abandon planned welfare cuts
'These Dickensian cuts belong to a different era and a different party', she said
How on earth has it come to this?
'These Dickensian cuts belong to a different era and a different party', she said
How on earth has it come to this?
July 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Labour MP Rachael Maskell close to tears as she 'pleads' with the government to abandon planned welfare cuts
'These Dickensian cuts belong to a different era and a different party', she said
How on earth has it come to this?
'These Dickensian cuts belong to a different era and a different party', she said
How on earth has it come to this?
Marina Hyde at her best.... Hard to disagree (unless, of course, you are of the Vancian 'free speech' bregade)
Glastonbury chanters or the Southport hate-tweeter – throw the book at one, you must throw it at them all | Marina Hyde
There are many nasty idiots in the world – but whether the offence was at a music festival or online, none of these people should be in jail, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Marina Hyde at her best.... Hard to disagree (unless, of course, you are of the Vancian 'free speech' bregade)
The special issue of the MJ curated by Alessandro Petti, Christophe Hillion, Tarjei Bekkedal is now out! Thanks again to editors, reviewers and participants to a wonderful workshop in Oslo.
Systemic v Administrative mutual trust:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Systemic v Administrative mutual trust:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
July 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The special issue of the MJ curated by Alessandro Petti, Christophe Hillion, Tarjei Bekkedal is now out! Thanks again to editors, reviewers and participants to a wonderful workshop in Oslo.
Systemic v Administrative mutual trust:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Systemic v Administrative mutual trust:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Here is the link to the full column: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them | Alberto Alemanno
Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Here is the link to the full column: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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NEW: The board of the Fulbright Program has just resigned after accusing Trump aides of political interference. They say a State Dept. office under Rubio and Darren Beattie has cancelled scholarships to nearly 200 US professors and researchers. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
June 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW: The board of the Fulbright Program has just resigned after accusing Trump aides of political interference. They say a State Dept. office under Rubio and Darren Beattie has cancelled scholarships to nearly 200 US professors and researchers. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
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On Brexit Wars, the umpteenth sequel in a tired fantasy franchise and the possibility that, in the latest episode, reality may be fighting back .. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In the never-ending Brexit Wars saga, reality is finally fighting back | Rafael Behr
Voters can see that, in the world of Trump and Putin, Britain’s future is European. Westminster is playing catch-up, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
On Brexit Wars, the umpteenth sequel in a tired fantasy franchise and the possibility that, in the latest episode, reality may be fighting back .. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace
Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace
The leader of the opposition missed the openest of open goals after Keir Starmer reversed cuts to winter fuel payments
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace
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Sometimes when everyone’s being hysterical over not a lot you need to look at the stories getting no visibility. The Covid Inquiry yesterday declared 180,000 Brits died because Johnson and Hancock ignored expert advice. 180,000 people.
May 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sometimes when everyone’s being hysterical over not a lot you need to look at the stories getting no visibility. The Covid Inquiry yesterday declared 180,000 Brits died because Johnson and Hancock ignored expert advice. 180,000 people.
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1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. Strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Immigration skyrocketed since Brexit
5. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration
6. So why not force Reform to defend Brexit?
Winnable!
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. Strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Immigration skyrocketed since Brexit
5. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration
6. So why not force Reform to defend Brexit?
Winnable!
May 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. Strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Immigration skyrocketed since Brexit
5. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration
6. So why not force Reform to defend Brexit?
Winnable!
2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks
3. Strong majority already think Brexit is going badly
4. Immigration skyrocketed since Brexit
5. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration
6. So why not force Reform to defend Brexit?
Winnable!