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The Dutch population is growing substantially due to immigration and this is a cause for concern. It was a major reason for the PVV's election victory. Immigration is blamed for an overcrowded Netherlands. In Belgium, a similar debate is currently raging ahead of the upcoming national elections. In light of past and upcoming elections, it is useful to take a look at two very important advisory reports for the Dutch government, whose titles are already telling. But does every region still count in the state commission's latest advice?
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You can apply for the 2024 Summer Internship using this application. Beginning in March, we review applications on a rolling basis.
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How is the EU responding to the evolving landscape of consumer law in the face of digitalization and climate crisis? On 6 February 2024, the Globalization & Law Network had the privilege to discuss these issues with Dr. Vanessa Mak, Professor of Civil Law at Leiden University.
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Dr. Fred Spoor, an expert on human evolution affiliated with the Natural History Museum, London, has been appointed as the Eugène Dubois chair for the year 2024.
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The Annual Fund Campaign For Each Other 23/24: Durable innovations for a better society is live! The University Fund Limburg kindly asks the UM community for a financial contribution to four unique projects, all characterised by a desire for equal opportunities and a healthy future.
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PhD thesis written by Andrés Horacio Cáceres-Solari
The research argues the incompatibility of the principle of distinction as codified/internationally interpreted in modern insurgency warfare. It argues that current IHL is narrow in scope to regulate modern insurgency warfare, establishes unattainable thresholds for its application, therefore becoming inapplicable and creating gaps in law. This unsuitability in application results in lengthy insurgency wars, and directly increases civilian casualties in these combat environments. This research concludes with recommendations for the amendment and/or development of new guidelines in order to regulate this common type of warfare and reduce its deadly impact on the civilian population. -
In the first half of 2024, no less than five guest researchers are being hosted by METRO. Keep reading >>
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Finding your way as a student in a new town can feel lonely. Uni-Life is a platform that brings students together. In the app, you can find all the events and activities that take place at Maastricht University. There are group chats for students with similar interests, the possibility to organise small events, and students can find a buddy to play sports with or go out. One of those students is Luisa Congedo. Uni-Life has really helped her. In fact, she has become an ambassador for the platform.
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Saturday’s Bachelor's Open Day drew a turnout of 2393 prospective students. Feedback was generally very positive, reflecting the event's success.
