Evening Sessions of the Master's Programme in Governance and Human Rights
New perspectives on global justice
As part of the new Evening Session series of the Master's programme in Governance and Human Rights, we invite you to a special event twice a year. A guest speaker will shed light on a current topic in the field of governance, human rights and international politics and discuss it in conversation with Prof. Till Holterhus, director of the Master's programme.
These sessions provide a space for new perspectives, critical discussions and interdisciplinary exchange. What makes them special is that, unlike the regular courses in the programme, the Evening Sessions are open to the public – they are aimed at prospective students, alumni, current students and lecturers, as well as anyone interested in issues of governance and human rights.
The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
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Evening Session #2
Inside the European Commission: Rule of Law and Human Rights in Practice
Date: 8 May 2026
Time: 18:00 (CET)
Ort: online
About the session:
The second Evening Session of the Master’s Programme in Governance and Human Rights offers an inside perspective on the work of the European Commission, with a particular focus on the rule of law, fundamental rights and justice policies within the European Union.
The session will feature Leoni Schmitt (Maître en droit, B.Sc.), Research Assistant at Saarland University (Faculty of Law), who will share insights from her recent experience at the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST). Drawing on this experience, she will reflect on how key principles such as the rule of law and human rights are translated into policy and institutional practice at the EU level.
The discussion will address questions such as:
- How does the European Commission operationalise the rule of law?
- What are the challenges of promoting fundamental rights across EU member states?
- What does working within DG JUST look like in practice?
The session will take place in conversation with Prof. Dr. Till Holterhus, director of the Master’s Programme.
Register here
Contact & Advising
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Dr. Iryna Shkura
Universitätsallee 1, 40.121
21335 Lüneburg
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