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Musk, Power, and the EU: Can EU Law Tackle the Challenges of Unchecked Plutocracy?

At a time when calls for the EU to respond to Musk’s actions are multiplying, the question of whether, why, and how the EU may react remains largely undefined. What makes Musk’s conduct problematic under EU law? Is it a matter of disinformation, electoral integrity, foreign influence, unprecedented market concentration, or possible abuse of power? Or is it all of the above, or a combination of these factors? This symposium intends to explore these questions through a series of brief opinion pieces.

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The Omnipresence of Divergent Historical Narratives in Law and Politics

The past feels omnipresent in today’s world. Wars are waged and defended in the name of history, while domestic and international politics revolve around struggles over collective memory. This symposium explores how memory laws and politics contribute to authoritarianism by restricting human rights and reinforcing other populist tools. Focusing on memory’s ties to illiberalism, foreign policy, and the digital age, the symposium, co-edited by Angelika Nußberger and Paula Rhein-Fischer, seeks to spark debate on the future viability of memory laws and politics.

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