The Rule of Law and European Values in the modern ages: good neighbourliness in Europe in times of threats (2^nd edition)

The School of Law of UCLan Cyprus is pleased to announce the online intensive course on “Good neighbourliness in Europe in times of threats” in the CRoLEV Intensive Course Series entitled “The Rule of Law and European Values in the modern ages”.

This comprehensive 10-hour course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions that look at the interpretation and application of the principle of good neighbourliness in International and EU law. In particular, participants will be familiarised with the legal framework of the good neighbourliness principle in international law through explanation of its legal basis and the rights and obligations of states stemming from it as well as fields where the principle is applicable. This intensive course looks further at the functioning of the principle in international and EU law, focusing on two different legal contexts – on the functioning of the principle in relations between countries at war and in EU interstate relations.

The titles of the session are the following: 

• Origins of the principle of good neighbourliness in international law: nature, legal basis and contents (asynchronous)
• Application of the principle of good neighbourliness in international law (asynchronous)
• Good neighbourliness in EU law: meaning and general application (asynchronous)
• Russia and Ukraine in the light of the principle of good neighbourliness: EU perspective (25 April 2024, 14:00-16:00 EEST)
• Migrant crisis in the light of the principle of good neighbourliness: EU perspective (26 April 2024, 14:00-16:00 EEST)

This course is relevant for any advanced student or professional interested in the legal framework of the good neighbourliness principle in international law and EU law.

The course will be delivered in the English language at an intermediate-to-advanced level. Note that sessions will be recorded and/or published on the CRoLEV website.

Participation is free. To register, please click here.

For further information on the course, please email crolev@uclancyprus.ac.cy

Module Tutor

Dr Elena Basheska is a Post-doctoral Researcher at CEU Democracy Institute. She is a distinguished expert on the interpretation and application of the good neighbourliness principle in international law and EU law. Elena holds LL.M. in European law and Ph.D. in law from the Faculty of Law, University of Groningen (The Netherlands).  Her research interests focus on international law, EU enlargement, EU external relations, rule of law, citizenship matters, and protection of human rights. She has extensive experience as a researcher, working in various sectors (including academia, NGOs, law firms and professional organisations), as well as an independent consultant.

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