Markus W. Gehring
@mwgehring.bsky.social
EU & International Sustainable Development Lawyer; Professor of European & International Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Deputy Proctor @cam.ac.uk Fellow @eulegalstudies.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social.
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There is still time to join us for Climate Law and Governance Day 2025 @cop30brazil.bsky.social - Open to all.
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Do not miss the next @eulegalstudies.bsky.social seminar on Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 1.00pm
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social , B16
with Dr Raphaële Xenidis, Sciences Po Law School, France on the topic of 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens of Critical Theory'
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social , B16
with Dr Raphaële Xenidis, Sciences Po Law School, France on the topic of 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens of Critical Theory'
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
CELS Lunchtime Seminar: 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens
Speaker: Dr Raphaële Xenidis, Sciences Po Law School, France Title: 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens of Critical Theory' Abstract: EU anti-discrimination law has been a subject of choice
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Do not miss the next @eulegalstudies.bsky.social seminar on Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 1.00pm
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social , B16
with Dr Raphaële Xenidis, Sciences Po Law School, France on the topic of 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens of Critical Theory'
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
@cambridgelaw.bsky.social , B16
with Dr Raphaële Xenidis, Sciences Po Law School, France on the topic of 'EU Anti-Discrimination Law through the Lens of Critical Theory'
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
I cannot think of a more obvious violation of loyal cooperation- looking forward to the @ec.europa.eu infringement proceedings.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US grants Hungary one-year exception from sanctions over Russian oil and gas
Viktor Orbán had a friendly meeting with Donald Trump on Friday to press his case for a reprieve
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I cannot think of a more obvious violation of loyal cooperation- looking forward to the @ec.europa.eu infringement proceedings.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Are the alpacas in the LLM or PhD program?
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Are the alpacas in the LLM or PhD program?
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"Brexit, in other words, is both cause and consequence of a lot of what is going on in our politics today."
🗣️ @anandmenon.bsky.social gave the 2025-26 Mackenzie-Stuart Lecture, looking at how many of the issues facing the UK preceded Brexit and how these issues and Brexit affect our politics now
🗣️ @anandmenon.bsky.social gave the 2025-26 Mackenzie-Stuart Lecture, looking at how many of the issues facing the UK preceded Brexit and how these issues and Brexit affect our politics now
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Brexit, in other words, is both cause and consequence of a lot of what is going on in our politics today."
🗣️ @anandmenon.bsky.social gave the 2025-26 Mackenzie-Stuart Lecture, looking at how many of the issues facing the UK preceded Brexit and how these issues and Brexit affect our politics now
🗣️ @anandmenon.bsky.social gave the 2025-26 Mackenzie-Stuart Lecture, looking at how many of the issues facing the UK preceded Brexit and how these issues and Brexit affect our politics now
Fun Friday at work - alpacas 🦙 are just the cutest companions ever - consider joining us @hugheshall.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk for your graduate studies but hurry 2 December 2025 is the deadline for LLM and PhDs in Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Fun Friday at work - alpacas 🦙 are just the cutest companions ever - consider joining us @hugheshall.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk for your graduate studies but hurry 2 December 2025 is the deadline for LLM and PhDs in Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
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At COP30 in Belem with IO colleagues.
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
At COP30 in Belem with IO colleagues.
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopt, w/ standing ovation, decision to phase out #dentalamalgam by 2034, and add more phasedown measures for dental amalgam to Convention Annex A. #MakeMercuryHistory
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopt, w/ standing ovation, decision to phase out #dentalamalgam by 2034, and add more phasedown measures for dental amalgam to Convention Annex A. #MakeMercuryHistory
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Don’t miss the action before, during, and after #UNEA7.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Don’t miss the action before, during, and after #UNEA7.
Subscribe to the Assembly’s newsletter for the latest updates, stories, and outcomes straight to your inbox: www.unep.org/environmenta...
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From the spires to the River Cam, beautiful #Cambridge glows in the autumn light 🍂
For everyone who studies, works, visits or lives here, this is your Cambridge from above.
For everyone who studies, works, visits or lives here, this is your Cambridge from above.
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
From the spires to the River Cam, beautiful #Cambridge glows in the autumn light 🍂
For everyone who studies, works, visits or lives here, this is your Cambridge from above.
For everyone who studies, works, visits or lives here, this is your Cambridge from above.
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Autumn is here and we are loving the colours around Hughes this time of year!🍂🍁
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Autumn is here and we are loving the colours around Hughes this time of year!🍂🍁
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As a Board of Trustees member of the
@earthshotprize.bsky.social, I would like to congratulate the 2025 Winners.
We couldn’t imagine a more inspiring, creative, and innovative group of people. Their solutions are tackling some of our planet’s most urgent environmental challenges: (1/3)
@earthshotprize.bsky.social, I would like to congratulate the 2025 Winners.
We couldn’t imagine a more inspiring, creative, and innovative group of people. Their solutions are tackling some of our planet’s most urgent environmental challenges: (1/3)
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As a Board of Trustees member of the
@earthshotprize.bsky.social, I would like to congratulate the 2025 Winners.
We couldn’t imagine a more inspiring, creative, and innovative group of people. Their solutions are tackling some of our planet’s most urgent environmental challenges: (1/3)
@earthshotprize.bsky.social, I would like to congratulate the 2025 Winners.
We couldn’t imagine a more inspiring, creative, and innovative group of people. Their solutions are tackling some of our planet’s most urgent environmental challenges: (1/3)
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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📖@elgarpublishing.bsky.social has published 'Research Handbook on Judging and the Judiciary' edited by Sophie Turenne (@kingscollege.bsky.social) and Mohamed Moussa (@murrayedmunds.bsky.social) examining topical problems and debates in judicial studies.
For more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4r2XOZx
For more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4r2XOZx
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📖@elgarpublishing.bsky.social has published 'Research Handbook on Judging and the Judiciary' edited by Sophie Turenne (@kingscollege.bsky.social) and Mohamed Moussa (@murrayedmunds.bsky.social) examining topical problems and debates in judicial studies.
For more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4r2XOZx
For more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4r2XOZx
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Are you considering a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, or do you know someone who is? Join in our Virtual Postgraduate Open Day sessions now through 14th November to learn more about subjects, funding opportunities, support and more!🌟
Details here:
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
Details here:
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
Postgraduate Open Days | Postgraduate Study
Virtual Postgraduate Open Days, 3-14 November 2025 Join us for our Virtual Postgraduate Open Days and discover if Cambridge is the right place for you. The event takes place entirely online and…
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Are you considering a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, or do you know someone who is? Join in our Virtual Postgraduate Open Day sessions now through 14th November to learn more about subjects, funding opportunities, support and more!🌟
Details here:
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
Details here:
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
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This Remembrance Sunday, everyone is welcome to attend the Service of Remembrance on 9 November at Great St Mary's, the University Church.
Please take your seats by 10:40am as we honour all those who have served and sacrificed.
Please take your seats by 10:40am as we honour all those who have served and sacrificed.
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This Remembrance Sunday, everyone is welcome to attend the Service of Remembrance on 9 November at Great St Mary's, the University Church.
Please take your seats by 10:40am as we honour all those who have served and sacrificed.
Please take your seats by 10:40am as we honour all those who have served and sacrificed.
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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise globally due to the impact of climate change. Hughes Research Fellow, Dr Angkana Huang (Hat), studies the issue from many angles.🦟🌎
Learn more⬇️
youtu.be/IkHI0OFvXD0?...
@huangat.bsky.social
Learn more⬇️
youtu.be/IkHI0OFvXD0?...
@huangat.bsky.social
Dr Angkana Huang (Hat)
Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact.
In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise globally due to the impact of climate change. Hughes Research Fellow, Dr Angkana Huang (Hat), studies the issue from many angles.🦟🌎
Learn more⬇️
youtu.be/IkHI0OFvXD0?...
@huangat.bsky.social
Learn more⬇️
youtu.be/IkHI0OFvXD0?...
@huangat.bsky.social
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🍂 Reds, golds and a bit of that Cambridge magic as @homertoncollege.bsky.social shows off its autumn colours.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🍂 Reds, golds and a bit of that Cambridge magic as @homertoncollege.bsky.social shows off its autumn colours.
I agree with Steve. Brexit fanatics are starting to lash out because the British people now feel tricked by them. They are the reason for higher taxes instead of 350 millions for the NHS. I am waiting for the day when those responsible for these lies will be held to account.
In light of Dominic Cummings' latest brain vomit, here's my reply to the moment when he had a dig at me (and several others) as a "charlatan campaigning lawyer"
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2021/07/i-ne...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2021/07/i-ne...
I never promised you a rose garden: a response to Dominic Cummings
Professor Steve Peers , University of Essex Last night Dominic Cummings, after a long day of asserting his own brilliance, tweeted ab...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I agree with Steve. Brexit fanatics are starting to lash out because the British people now feel tricked by them. They are the reason for higher taxes instead of 350 millions for the NHS. I am waiting for the day when those responsible for these lies will be held to account.
Before you ask - this is completely illegal under international law and should give the IMO pause for thoughts. Perhaps it is time for the UK government to investigate these direct interferences with international decision-making in their soil. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/c...
Trump Officials Accused of Bullying Tactics to Kill a Climate Measure
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Before you ask - this is completely illegal under international law and should give the IMO pause for thoughts. Perhaps it is time for the UK government to investigate these direct interferences with international decision-making in their soil. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/c...
Just in time for @cop30brazil.bsky.social the @consilium.europa.eu agrees on the EU's 2040 target of 90% GHG reduction but unfortunately weakens its resolve by emphasising 'flexibility'. Cannot wait to see new EU NDC and evaluate if it aligns with 2023 GST?
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Just in time for @cop30brazil.bsky.social the @consilium.europa.eu agrees on the EU's 2040 target of 90% GHG reduction but unfortunately weakens its resolve by emphasising 'flexibility'. Cannot wait to see new EU NDC and evaluate if it aligns with 2023 GST?
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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Adjudicating State Obligations on Climate Change - Belém Plenary - CLGD 2025 🌿📍14 Nov - 10:00–10:55 BRT
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Adjudicating State Obligations on Climate Change - Belém Plenary - CLGD 2025 🌿📍14 Nov - 10:00–10:55 BRT
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
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Fantastic opportunity open to all - join this discussion.
Adjudicating State Obligations on Climate Change - Belém Plenary - CLGD 2025 🌿📍14 Nov - 10:00–10:55 BRT
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Fantastic opportunity open to all - join this discussion.
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So many fantastic Climate Law and Governance Events this year - open to all. Please consider joining and be part of this year's important @cop30brazil.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
So many fantastic Climate Law and Governance Events this year - open to all. Please consider joining and be part of this year's important @cop30brazil.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
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Join us online - there is still time to sign up.
Adjudicating State Obligations on Climate Change - Belém Plenary - CLGD 2025 🌿📍14 Nov - 10:00–10:55 BRT
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
🌐 Keynotes: Justice Brant (ICJ)
Justice Brown (ITLOS)
Justice Ferrer* (IAmCtHR)
🌿 Chairs: Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social & @unep.org Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote
www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-la...
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join us online - there is still time to sign up.
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Lighting up Bonfire Night, Cambridge-style 🎆
📸 Lloyd Mann
📍 Sawston, Cambridgeshire
📸 Lloyd Mann
📍 Sawston, Cambridgeshire
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Lighting up Bonfire Night, Cambridge-style 🎆
📸 Lloyd Mann
📍 Sawston, Cambridgeshire
📸 Lloyd Mann
📍 Sawston, Cambridgeshire