An LL.B. candidate in International and European Law at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, with a strong interest in international cooperation, justice, and human rights. As a Working Group Member at EPIS Thinktank, she contributes to research and supports initiatives addressing contemporary international and human rights issues.
The EU’s new return rules aim to make return decisions more effective through common procedures and cross-border cooperation. Their success, however, depends on practical implementation and respect for non-refoulement, individual assessment and other fundamental-rights safeguards.
The war in Ukraine has exposed a structural weakness in the international system: a permanent member directly involved in a conflict can use its veto to block collective action and accountability.
