This workshop is co-organised by the University of Luxembourg and Maastricht University/Globalization & Law Network (GLawNet).

Abstract

This workshop takes a holistic approach to examine the role and future of nationality in a globalised world, taking citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes as a point of departure. It explores the implications and impacts of CBI schemes, followed by a discussion on the instrumental turn of nationality in different areas, including EU law, private international law, human rights law, immigration law, diplomatic protection and international investment law.

Programme

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Welcome address

• Herwig Hofmann, University of Luxembourg
• Marta Pertegás Sender, University of Maastricht
• Javier García Olmedo, University of Luxembourg

CBI Schemes: Trends, Risks and Benefits - Chair: René de Groot, University of Maastricht

• CBI and Global Trends - Maarten Vink, European University Institute and University of Maastricht
• CBI and the Challenges to Good Governance - Jelena Dzankic, European University Institute
• CBI Globally: Economic Impacts and Outcomes - Kristin Surak, London School of Economics
• Avenues for EU Action on Citizenship and Residence by Investment Schemes – The Search for a Legal Basis - David de Groot, European Parliament

Nationality Law, EU Citizenship and Integration - Chair: Joana Mendes, University of Luxembourg

• Revising Citizenship within the European Union: Is a Genuine Link Requirement the Way Forward? - Martijn van den Brink, Jacques Delors Centre
• Golden Passports: A European Commission Report Built on Quicksand - Hans Ulrich Jessurun d’Oliveira, University of Amsterdam and European University Institute
• Scrutinizing Member States’ Competence in the Field of Nationality: JY v. Wiener Landesregierung - René de Groot, University of Maastricht
• The Politics of Merit in EU Citizenship Law - Sarah Ganty, Ghent University and Yale Law School

Nationals Abroad, Globalization and Individual Rights - Chair: Marta Pertegás Sender, University of Maastricht

• Contextualizing Nottebohm: Nationality and Diplomatic Protection as Interventionist Tools - Michel Erpelding, University of Luxembourg
• Passport Apartheid in a Hypocrisy Republic - Dimitry Kochenov, CEU Democracy Institute and Legal Studies
• Is Nationality Irrelevant? (i) International Refugee Law and International Human Rights law; (ii) International Law re Deprivation of Nationality - Eric Fripp, 36 Public & Human Rights Chambers
• Crimmigration: Nationality as a Tool for Exclusion, Discrimination and Global Surveillance - Margaux Coquet, University of Luxembourg

Strategic Nationality and International (Investment) Law - Chair: Matthew Happold, University of Luxembourg

• International Law and Attribution of Nationality: CBI and Beyond - Peter Spiro, Temple University
• The Instrumental Turn of Nationality: An Investment Law Perspective - Javier García Olmedo, University of Luxembourg
• The Dominant and effective Nationality Rule in Investment Arbitration: Recent Trends - Mallory Silberman, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
• Corporate Nationality Planning and Abuse of Rights - Alvaro Nistal, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

Concluding Remarks

• Marta Pertegás Sender, University of Maastricht
• Matthew Happold, University of Luxembourg

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