Law

To what extent do the transitional provisions of Article 83 of the EU Succession Regulation safeguard legitimate expectations in light of the new harmonised system of international succession law? Dinah Riss examines this question and develops proposals for an interpretation of the provision that appropriately balances the interests involved.

The dogmatics of fundamental rights protection in the area of cross-border tax enforcement within the European Union have hardly been examined to date. Thomas Sendke addresses this issue in his work, thereby making a significant contribution to the development of a European tax constitutional law.

Johannes Michael Siegel examines racial profiling in policing from a legal perspective. He develops a coherent definition, analyses statutory powers at federal and state level, and explores how discretion and institutional practices may lead to structural discrimination. In addition, legal responses are discussed.

The state is responsible for securing an energy supply that sustains society, the economy, and public institutions, yet legal and practical limits constrain its role. Despite extensive regulation, its influence remains restricted, as responsibilities are shared among many actors and multiple objectives must be balanced.