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EU Migration and Asylum Law: Challenging or Reinforcing the Traditional Conception of Sovereignty? 
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By Paula Muñoz Cano / November 28, 2023

EU Migration and Asylum Law: Challenging or Reinforcing the Traditional Conception of Sovereignty? 

Paula Muñoz Cano Abstract This blogpost provides some reflections on the relationship between EU and the traditional understanding of sovereignty,…

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Too Queer or Not Queer Enough? LGBTIQ+ Asylum Seekers in the European Context
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By Cinzia Dimonte / November 9, 2023

Too Queer or Not Queer Enough? LGBTIQ+ Asylum Seekers in the European Context

By Cinzia Dimonte ABSTRACT This blogpost examines the main challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and calls for a fair…

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Instrumentalisation of International Migration to the EU: A Critique of Securitised Approaches
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By Mariana Galvão / October 29, 2023

Instrumentalisation of International Migration to the EU: A Critique of Securitised Approaches

Mariana Cavalheiro Galvão Abstract  The use of migration for political purposes has raised concerns within the European Union. This blog…

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The Temporary Protection Directive in the Context of the 2015/2016 and the 2022/2023 ‘Crises’: Geopolitics, Race or Both?
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By Luana Cardoso / October 29, 2023

The Temporary Protection Directive in the Context of the 2015/2016 and the 2022/2023 ‘Crises’: Geopolitics, Race or Both?

Luana Cardoso and Matilde Felgueiras Abstract The Temporary Protection Directive was activated only once, in 2022, due to the Russo-Ukrainian…

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Climate-Induced Displacement: Some Reflections on Contemporary Debates
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By Maria Marques / October 27, 2023

Climate-Induced Displacement: Some Reflections on Contemporary Debates

Maria Marques, Susana Brazão and Vittoria Moccia Abstract This blogpost explores the issue of climate-induced displacement and the limits of legal protection, critically…

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Vulnerability: An Emerging Norm in Migration and Asylum Law?
ARTICLES, Migration & Vulnerability
By Fernanda Leal / August 10, 2023

Vulnerability: An Emerging Norm in Migration and Asylum Law?

Carolina Moniz Pinto and Fernanda Leal [1] Abstract The term “vulnerability” has become increasingly important in academic literature, law and…

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Proibição da Tortura e Tratamentos Degradantes e os Centros de Instalação Temporária em Portugal
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By Otávio de Figueiredo Raupp / March 12, 2023

Proibição da Tortura e Tratamentos Degradantes e os Centros de Instalação Temporária em Portugal

Otávio de Figueiredo Raupp[1] Resumo O presente artigo pretende proceder a uma breve análise crítica das condições gerais dos centros…

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Facial Recognition and Immigration Policies: Secure Technology or Misleading Tools?
ARTICLES, Migração & Transformação Digital, RESEARCH GROUP
By Victória Costa / September 2, 2022

Facial Recognition and Immigration Policies: Secure Technology or Misleading Tools?

As societies evolve, so do the means by which daily activities are carried out. When it comes to immigration diligence,…

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The Principle of Solidarity in EU Law: Some Considerations Regarding Migration Policy and Civil Society
ARTICLES, Migration & Civil Society, RESEARCH GROUP
By NOVA Refugee Clinic / June 15, 2022

The Principle of Solidarity in EU Law: Some Considerations Regarding Migration Policy and Civil Society

This blogpost aims to analyse the importance of solidarity in European Union Law through the lens of migration policy. It…

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A interoperabilidade dos sistemas de informação da UE e os direitos fundamentais dos nacionais de países terceiros
ARTICLES, Migração & Transformação Digital, RESEARCH GROUP
By Priscila Azevedo / June 7, 2022

A interoperabilidade dos sistemas de informação da UE e os direitos fundamentais dos nacionais de países terceiros

As fronteiras externas da União Europeia já não são mais apenas as fronteiras geográficas que conhecemos. Elas se transformaram em…

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