Konstantinos Papanikolaou
On 29 April 2025, the European Court of Justice ruled that Malta may no longer sell citizenship through its ‘golden passports’ scheme. Konstantinos Papanikolaou explains the phenomenon of citizenship sales and why the ruling was surprising. But will it put an end to the practice? Read more
Aida Halilovic
Aida Halilovic argues that the EU’s empowerment of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is controversial. Frontex straddles overlapping administrative and political dimensions, and makes decisions on matters that sit between the public goods of liberty and security, where democratic deliberation might be needed. Read more
The Loop
Cutting-edge analysis showcasing the work of the political science discipline at its best.
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