Offered ON PREMISE 

This summer’s study session will take place from August 25 to September 13, 2025. The program consists of 2 general courses, 2 special courses, guest lectures, debate sessions, field trips, cultural visits and other social events. The final session takes place in Sounion, where students participate in the Annual Reunion of the European Group of Public Law.

Two main themes: Rule of law and protection of climate migrants
Rule of law
The concept of the rule of law is central to governance and justice systems but raises several issues, questions, and problems, often related to its interpretation, application, and implementation across different legal, political, and cultural contexts. The primary areas of concern are the definitional ambiguity of the concept, differences in the formalist and substantive interpretations, debates on the included sub-rights, the impact of legal culture and constitutional identity, the concept of the rule of law in international setting, at global level. Each of these areas raises questions about how effectively the rule of law can protect rights, maintain justice, and limit power within and between societies, reflecting both the power and complexity of this foundational concept.

Environmental Protection, Accountability and Climate Justice in Armed Conflict
This course explores the legal frameworks of environmental protection in the context of armed conflict, emphasizing climate justice. It begins by examining how international humanitarian, environmental, and human rights laws intersect to safeguard the environment during war. The course then analyzes accountability mechanisms for environmental harm, focusing on state and individual responsibilities. It also discusses the criminal law aspects, including debates around recognizing ecocide as a core international crime. The final part addresses emerging challenges like climate-induced displacement, highlighting legal gaps in protecting “climate refugees” and the impact of conflict-related climate vulnerabilities. Overall, the course aims to deepen understanding of environmental and climate justice issues in conflict settings and explore avenues for legal advancement.

GENERAL LECTURE COURSES

Prof. Krzysztof Wojtyczek (Jagiellonian University, Kraków): “International and European Standards of the Rule of Law”

Dr. Stavros-Evdokimos Pantazopoulos ((Athens University Law School): “Environmental Protection, Accountability and Climate Justice in Armed Conflict”.

SPECIAL LECTURE COURSES

Prof. Andrea Carbone (Sapienza University of Rome): “Rule of Law and Article 6 ECHR”.

Prof. Vasco Becker-Weinberg (University of Lisbon): “Sea level rise: legal and human implications”.

 GUEST LECTURES/SEMINARS

Professor David Feldman (Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, University of Oxford): “Developing the rule of law in a post-conflict situation: experiences from Bosnia and Herzegovina”.

Dr. Tamás Molnár (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights): “How to protect climate migrants”.

Professor Anna Khvorostiankina (Eurasia International University, Armenia): “Rule of Law”

EGPL Reunion

Participation in the Annual Reunion of the European Group of Public Law (EGPL). The 2025 topic is “International Law, European Union Law, Constitutional Law”. During the EGPL Reunion the students of the Academy will perform in front of an EGPL jury a debate session in the format of the European Public Law Model EU Parliament. This session offers students a unique opportunity to step into the roles of European policymakers, debating critical European law and policy issues.

Summer Program’s European Public Law Model EU Parliament Debate!

We are thrilled to announce a dynamic and engaging debate session as part of the Academy Summer Program modeled after the “European Public Law Model EU Parliament”. Students will be assigned a fictitious case related to a pressing European issue. Training sessions will take place during the study program to prepare them for the final debate. Working in teams, students will deliberate on the case, draft resolutions and create position papers with the aim is to propose practical solutions to the issues at hand.

Key Details:

• Task: Drafting a short position paper (max. 2 pages) outlining the main problems of the case and proposing solutions.
• Format: Parliamentary-style debate with structured discussions and team collaborations.
• Skills: Research, teamwork, drafting resolutions, public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking.

Prepare to debate, learn, and challenge yourself in this exciting session!

 Students are encouraged to bring a laptop in order to study relevant references and reading material including statistics, maps, reports, scientific articles and presentations used by the speakers.

INTENSIVE MODULES COURSE