Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Rights: A Multidimensional Legal Perspective is Needed
The implementation of Artificial Intelligence in managerial contexts represents a significant transformation that raises deeply complex questions from a contemporary legal and constitutional perspective. Although technology is frequently presented as a neutral tool for productive optimization and increasing organizational efficiency,
Consent Without Comprehension: Rethinking Constitutional Autonomy in the Datafied Age
Rethinking Autonomy in the Age of Extraction In 1983, the German Federal Constitutional Court recognized a new constitutional right: informational self-determination. The decision—known as the Census Act Case (Volkszählungsurteil)—held that individuals must retain control over how their personal data is collected and
Expression Prevails: How the Czech Constitutional Court Supports Open Discourse – A Comment on Mizerova and Martinek
“If freedom of expression is sacrificed in the struggle for democracy, there will no longer be anything worth fighting for.” This is a citation from a decision of the Czech Constitutional Court, which deals in detail with the case of
Mental Privacy and State Responsibility: Constitutional Dilemmas in the Codification of Neurorights
Rapid advances in neurotechnology, such as brain-computer interfaces, neuroimaging, and Artificial Intelligence-powered thought analysis systems, offer new opportunities to understand and influence the human brain. While these technologies are promising, they raise serious questions about the preservation of individual freedom,
Adding Ad Rules for Additional Guarantees? On How the EU Creates Rules for Digital Political Advertising on Social Media
The relationship between politics and various media outlets has played an important role in every political system. In democratic societies, the primary goal of the media is to inform the public through opinions and information. The media – to fulfill
“What’s in a Name?” US Senators Attempt to Criminalize Naming Immigration Officials
One of the most significant challenges for any liberal democracy is ensuring adequate and appropriate transparency and citizen oversight of the nation’s security services. How can we ensure that these services have the tools they need to be effective while
New Czech Checks on Disinformation? How the Czech Constitutional Court Redefined the Boundaries of Alarmist Speech
The decision of the Czech Constitutional Court (further referred to as “the Court”) file no. I. ÚS 1927/24 concerning the spread of disinformation on social media raised some eyebrows, including ours. The Court decided in favour of the complainant, who
The Boundaries of Virtual Influencers: AI–generated Instagram Accounts in the Context of the EU
Instagram launched in 2010. Since then, it has evolved from a simple photo-sharing app into one of the world’s most dynamic platforms for communication, influence, and commerce. Today, it functions as a vast socio-digital place where billions of users engage
Need for Refreshment? The Ongoing Constitutional Debate for a Potential Upper Age Limit in the US
The question of age and leadership capacity in the presidency has gained renewed urgency in recent years, as the United States witnesses an aging political class with its two most recent presidents being the oldest ever elected to office. This
ACE-ing Free Speech? A Free Speech Perspective on Transparency and Accountability in Content Moderation
In an era where digital platforms have become central to public discourse, the transparency and accountability of content moderation decisions are crucial for safeguarding freedom of speech. Striking a balance between protecting users from harmful content and ensuring that speech
