John Morijn
@jmorijn.bsky.social
Professor of law, University of Groningen | Vice-Chair, EU Fundamental Rights Agency Scientific Committee | Founding Mentor, Our Rule of Law Foundation
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John Morijn
@jmorijn.bsky.social
· Mar 18
Bijzondere dag voor de zoon van een handboekbinder:
✍️⚽️ een contract getekend bij Uitgeverij Van Oorschot voor het schrijven van Democratie voor Voetbalfans
🏟️❤️🗳️
❓Alle vragen (en voorzetten) m.b.t. dit project naar Oscar van Gelderen (oscarvangelderen@gmail.com), mijn Auspützer en hangende 9️⃣
✍️⚽️ een contract getekend bij Uitgeverij Van Oorschot voor het schrijven van Democratie voor Voetbalfans
🏟️❤️🗳️
❓Alle vragen (en voorzetten) m.b.t. dit project naar Oscar van Gelderen (oscarvangelderen@gmail.com), mijn Auspützer en hangende 9️⃣
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The Times editorial board has compiled a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion. The sobering reality is that the United States has regressed, to different degrees, on all 12.
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Times editorial board has compiled a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion. The sobering reality is that the United States has regressed, to different degrees, on all 12.
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"Het is voor landen zeker mogelijk om het #EVRM aan te passen, als daarvoor voldoende steun is
Maar het was eerder een zeer bewuste politieke keuze om het Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens, bestaande uit onafhankelijke en onpartijdige rechters, op afstand van nationale politici te plaatsen"
Maar het was eerder een zeer bewuste politieke keuze om het Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens, bestaande uit onafhankelijke en onpartijdige rechters, op afstand van nationale politici te plaatsen"
Mooi artikel van Peter Giesen in @volkskrant.nl, met een paar commentaren van mij
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
Na 75 jaar knelt voor rechtse regeringen het Europees verdrag voor mensenrechten
Het Europees Verdrag voor de Rechten van de Mens begon ooit als wapen tegen het fascisme en communisme. Als waarborg voor mensenrechten. Nu wordt het als knellend ervaren, vooral door Europese landen ...
www.volkskrant.nl
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"Het is voor landen zeker mogelijk om het #EVRM aan te passen, als daarvoor voldoende steun is
Maar het was eerder een zeer bewuste politieke keuze om het Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens, bestaande uit onafhankelijke en onpartijdige rechters, op afstand van nationale politici te plaatsen"
Maar het was eerder een zeer bewuste politieke keuze om het Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens, bestaande uit onafhankelijke en onpartijdige rechters, op afstand van nationale politici te plaatsen"
Mooi artikel van Peter Giesen in @volkskrant.nl, met een paar commentaren van mij
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
Na 75 jaar knelt voor rechtse regeringen het Europees verdrag voor mensenrechten
Het Europees Verdrag voor de Rechten van de Mens begon ooit als wapen tegen het fascisme en communisme. Als waarborg voor mensenrechten. Nu wordt het als knellend ervaren, vooral door Europese landen ...
www.volkskrant.nl
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Mooi artikel van Peter Giesen in @volkskrant.nl, met een paar commentaren van mij
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/n...
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Conference participation question: Would you agree to attend a symposium on the rule of law in an expert capacity in a situation where the conference organisers have also sought to invite fake judges and pseudo experts in the name of “dialogue”, “political balance” and/or “diversity of views”?
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Conference participation question: Would you agree to attend a symposium on the rule of law in an expert capacity in a situation where the conference organisers have also sought to invite fake judges and pseudo experts in the name of “dialogue”, “political balance” and/or “diversity of views”?
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🇪🇺⚖️🇵🇱 On 2 December, CJEU will hear the case of European judicial associations challenging the Commission's assessment that Poland met the rule of law milestones for unlocking the RRF (recovery fund). Ahead of the hearing, the Court has asked the Polish government an extremely difficult question:
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🇪🇺⚖️🇵🇱 On 2 December, CJEU will hear the case of European judicial associations challenging the Commission's assessment that Poland met the rule of law milestones for unlocking the RRF (recovery fund). Ahead of the hearing, the Court has asked the Polish government an extremely difficult question:
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People are losing faith in democracy’s ability to deliver social progress. But are democracies better than autocracies at promoting economic growth, alleviating poverty, and creating healthier, more educated, and more peaceful societies? On all counts, the answer is yes.
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
October 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
People are losing faith in democracy’s ability to deliver social progress. But are democracies better than autocracies at promoting economic growth, alleviating poverty, and creating healthier, more educated, and more peaceful societies? On all counts, the answer is yes.
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
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🗳️ MEPs approve revised rules for European political parties and foundations
Parliament approved new rules to boost transparency, curb foreign interference, and strengthen funding for European political parties and foundations.
Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Parliament approved new rules to boost transparency, curb foreign interference, and strengthen funding for European political parties and foundations.
Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
MEPs approve revised rules for European political parties and foundations | News | European Parliament
Parliament approved new rules to boost transparency, curb foreign interference, and strengthen funding for European political parties and foundations.
www.europarl.europa.eu
October 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🗳️ MEPs approve revised rules for European political parties and foundations
Parliament approved new rules to boost transparency, curb foreign interference, and strengthen funding for European political parties and foundations.
Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Parliament approved new rules to boost transparency, curb foreign interference, and strengthen funding for European political parties and foundations.
Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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This probably sounds weird and technical, but it is crucial that EU member states use Article 259 TFEU to challenge democratic and rule of law backsliding in other member states, as I argue in my book.
Breaking EU rule of law protection news
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
October 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This probably sounds weird and technical, but it is crucial that EU member states use Article 259 TFEU to challenge democratic and rule of law backsliding in other member states, as I argue in my book.
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🇪🇺⚖️In the launch webinar of the new strategic litigation project STARLIGHT 2.0 by @democracyreporting.bsky.social / @hertieschool.bsky.social / @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social listening to @jmorijn.bsky.social talk about how strategic litigation on EU law is a "full contact sport". Savate, then?
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🇪🇺⚖️In the launch webinar of the new strategic litigation project STARLIGHT 2.0 by @democracyreporting.bsky.social / @hertieschool.bsky.social / @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social listening to @jmorijn.bsky.social talk about how strategic litigation on EU law is a "full contact sport". Savate, then?
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Breaking EU rule of law protection news
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
October 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Breaking EU rule of law protection news
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Breaking EU rule of law protection news
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
October 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Breaking EU rule of law protection news
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
Late on Thursday, the NL Parliament, by majority, instructed the NL government to initiate *Article 259 TFEU State-to-State infringement proceedings against Slovakia* over its recent constitutional change to limit LGBTIQ-rights & to deny supremacy of EU law
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I would argue the same approach should guide and indeed has guided many law academics in a situation where the rule of law is under systemic threat or attack
cc @alemanno.bsky.social @jmorijn.bsky.social @verfassungsblog.de
cc @alemanno.bsky.social @jmorijn.bsky.social @verfassungsblog.de
"When democracy is under threat, political scientists are called upon to recognize their unique role as both analysts and defenders of democratic principles." —Hanna Lerner, Osnat Akirav, Liron Lavi, Yael Shomer, Gayil Talshir
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I would argue the same approach should guide and indeed has guided many law academics in a situation where the rule of law is under systemic threat or attack
cc @alemanno.bsky.social @jmorijn.bsky.social @verfassungsblog.de
cc @alemanno.bsky.social @jmorijn.bsky.social @verfassungsblog.de
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The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights holds the power ✊to drive real change in courtrooms across Europe, yet it remains underused. It’s time to change that!
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights holds the power ✊to drive real change in courtrooms across Europe, yet it remains underused. It’s time to change that!
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
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“You can’t fix a broken system with rules made for one that works.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Poland’s centrist government is pushing to restore the rule of law undermined by the previous populist administration — but the country’s divided politics mean the chances of success are slim.
Poland tries to restore rule of law in the face of a hostile president
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is vowing to scuttle any effort to change the legal system set up by the previous Law and Justice party government.
www.politico.eu
October 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“You can’t fix a broken system with rules made for one that works.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
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🤝 @hertieschool.bsky.social @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
🎤 @ninotsereteli.bsky.social @martapardavi.bsky.social Violeta Moreno-Lax @jmorijn.bsky.social Ingrid Bellander-Todino, Grusa Matevzic, András Léderer, Zuzanna Nowicka
🎤 @ninotsereteli.bsky.social @martapardavi.bsky.social Violeta Moreno-Lax @jmorijn.bsky.social Ingrid Bellander-Todino, Grusa Matevzic, András Léderer, Zuzanna Nowicka
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🤝 @hertieschool.bsky.social @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
🎤 @ninotsereteli.bsky.social @martapardavi.bsky.social Violeta Moreno-Lax @jmorijn.bsky.social Ingrid Bellander-Todino, Grusa Matevzic, András Léderer, Zuzanna Nowicka
🎤 @ninotsereteli.bsky.social @martapardavi.bsky.social Violeta Moreno-Lax @jmorijn.bsky.social Ingrid Bellander-Todino, Grusa Matevzic, András Léderer, Zuzanna Nowicka
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Mooi
Voor studenten zijn alle kranten van DPG Media voortaan gratis te lezen
Voor studenten zijn alle kranten van DPG Media voortaan gratis te lezen
DPG Media biedt studenten gratis toegang tot al hun nieuwsapps. Wat kunnen journalistiek en jongeren elkaar bieden?
www.trouw.nl
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Mooi
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Linked to this yesterday, but I am re-upping today because this is the best piece of practical research I have seen lately. It deals with what's gone wrong in political coverage.
"If we want different results, we have to abandon standard practice."
YES.
Finally, someone put together what I and many other critics have been saying about political coverage — then took it further. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/harm-reducti...
Author Michael Hauser Tov is 28 years old.
YES.
Finally, someone put together what I and many other critics have been saying about political coverage — then took it further. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/harm-reducti...
Author Michael Hauser Tov is 28 years old.
October 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Linked to this yesterday, but I am re-upping today because this is the best piece of practical research I have seen lately. It deals with what's gone wrong in political coverage.
Happy to join 👇
I will talk about what it takes to litigate if you are in it to win it when your concern is protecting rule of law and democracy in the EU - and also about ... sharks 🦈
Please tune in if you are interested in EU Charter related litigation. And consider applying for the training!
I will talk about what it takes to litigate if you are in it to win it when your concern is protecting rule of law and democracy in the EU - and also about ... sharks 🦈
Please tune in if you are interested in EU Charter related litigation. And consider applying for the training!
🇪🇺 The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is a powerful tool. Yet too often underused.
Join our webinar to learn how our new project STARLIGHT 2.0 helps lawyers, NGOs & rights defenders make the Charter work in strategic litigation. ⚖️
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Join our webinar to learn how our new project STARLIGHT 2.0 helps lawyers, NGOs & rights defenders make the Charter work in strategic litigation. ⚖️
1/4
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy to join 👇
I will talk about what it takes to litigate if you are in it to win it when your concern is protecting rule of law and democracy in the EU - and also about ... sharks 🦈
Please tune in if you are interested in EU Charter related litigation. And consider applying for the training!
I will talk about what it takes to litigate if you are in it to win it when your concern is protecting rule of law and democracy in the EU - and also about ... sharks 🦈
Please tune in if you are interested in EU Charter related litigation. And consider applying for the training!
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Deskundige over anti-democratische bewegingen en ontwikkelingen @jmorijn.bsky.social in het AD
October 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Deskundige over anti-democratische bewegingen en ontwikkelingen @jmorijn.bsky.social in het AD
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Tweet less; research more.
October 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tweet less; research more.
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This @ezraklein.bsky.social interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates made me think!
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the show to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jQE...
youtu.be/UaeoDlLNnok?...
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the show to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jQE...
youtu.be/UaeoDlLNnok?...
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ezra Klein Hash Out Their Charlie Kirk Disagreement
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This @ezraklein.bsky.social interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates made me think!
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
This @ezraklein.bsky.social interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates made me think!
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the show to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jQE...
youtu.be/UaeoDlLNnok?...
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the show to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jQE...
youtu.be/UaeoDlLNnok?...
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ezra Klein Hash Out Their Charlie Kirk Disagreement
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This @ezraklein.bsky.social interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates made me think!
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism
Just stick to your own red lines (& then exclude any exchange) v. acknowledge these *are* being crossed & (even if you hate everything about it) find ways to relate to that.
Principled purity v. practical pragmatism