About the Journal

The Utrecht Journal of International and European Law (previously Merkourios) is a diamond open access, double-blind peer-reviewed, student-led law journal affiliated with Utrecht University, focusing on international and European law.

Founded in 1981, the journal aims to contribute to legal scholarship on international and European law by promoting these fields' progressive development and providing an international forum for interaction between academia, practitioners and students.

Announcements

Call for Papers for General Issue 2026(1)

2026-04-02

We are excited to announce that the Utrecht Journal of International and European Law (UJIEL) is now accepting submissions for its upcoming general issue, Issue 41(1). This is a wonderful opportunity for scholars, practitioners, and students to contribute to the development of international and European law. To submit your manuscript, please use our online submission system.

Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026

We encourage prospective authors to contact our editorial board with any ideas for articles or case notes. We are more than happy to discuss how your work might fit within our journal. For inquiries, please reach out to us at utrechtjournal@gmail.com.

Join us in shaping the future of international and European law. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

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Vol. 40 No. 1 (2025): Utrecht Journal of International and European Law
Published: 2025-08-21

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