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Dear all, It’s my pleasure to share that for the second time I managed to get published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. The present work co-written with my father Pf. Laurent de Briey investigates a new policy proposal in the Belgian context: The Multiple Proportional Vote (MPV). The key idea of the MPV is that, within a country in which there are different communities such as Belgium, alongside their normal vote for the representatives of their communities, individuals will also have a vote (weighted less of course) on the election of the representative of the other community. The point is to provide an incentive to politicians of each community to take into account the interests of the other community. In the paper, we compare such a proposal with one of its main alternatives: the federal constituency. Thanks to a numerical simulation, we also show different ways of implementing it and the different resulting outcomes. If such a paper is quite far away from my more abstract current research areas, it has the advantage of being directly relevant to Belgian politics. If people currently involved in the federal government negotiations are looking for new ideas, here is one. 

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Are you following The Lilac Review UK? Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, The Lilac Review will undertake extensive research into the challenges and opportunities faced by disabled founded businesses. In its first two years, The Lilac Review will: 1. Undertake research with a wide variety of stakeholders 2. Lead a rallying call for meaningful action 3. Develop and share best-practice materials Interim findings will be published in summer 2024, with a final report shared late 2025, which will include recommendations and a call-to action for driving positive change across society. Find out more about The Lilac Review UK: https://lilacreview.com/ Image description: A graphic for 'The Lilac Review' featuring abstract shapes in purple and blue colours. At the centre, a large purple rectangle contains the words 'SHARE INSIGHTS' in bold white letters. Below the rectangle, 'The Lilac Review' is written in smaller white text. The background is white and decorated with plus signs and circles in various shades of purple and blue.

How about another Research Word Of The Week? This is arguably one of the most important aspects of the research process. Research Governance may be defined as 'the broad range of regulations, principles and standards of good practice that exist to achieve, and continuously improve, research quality in the UK and worldwide.' 🩺 💊 🧪 🔬 🌍 Find out more here 👉 https://buff.ly/3UCgJL4

This is a fantastic launch for a new Journal that embraces the ideas of academics, professionals, students and practising lawyers with a shared interest in professional regulatory law. Do please think about contributing to Issue 1 - we'd love to give you a platform for debate, discussion and learning - details in the post below as to how you can answer the call.

Are you following The Lilac Review UK? Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, The Lilac Review will undertake extensive research into the challenges and opportunities faced by disabled founded businesses. In its first two years, The Lilac Review will: 1. Undertake research with a wide variety of stakeholders 2. Lead a rallying call for meaningful action 3. Develop and share best-practice materials Interim findings will be published in summer 2024, with a final report shared late 2025, which will include recommendations and a call-to action for driving positive change across society. Find out more about The Lilac Review UK: https://lilacreview.com/ Image description: A graphic for 'The Lilac Review' featuring abstract shapes in purple and blue colours. At the centre, a large purple rectangle contains the words 'SHARE INSIGHTS' in bold white letters. Below the rectangle, 'The Lilac Review' is written in smaller white text. The background is white and decorated with plus signs and circles in various shades of purple and blue.

Are you following The Lilac Review UK? Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, The Lilac Review will undertake extensive research into the challenges and opportunities faced by disabled founded businesses. In its first two years, The Lilac Review will: 1. Undertake research with a wide variety of stakeholders 2. Lead a rallying call for meaningful action 3. Develop and share best-practice materials Interim findings will be published in summer 2024, with a final report shared late 2025, which will include recommendations and a call-to action for driving positive change across society. Find out more about The Lilac Review UK: https://lilacreview.com/ Image description: A graphic for 'The Lilac Review' featuring abstract shapes in purple and blue colours. At the centre, a large purple rectangle contains the words 'SHARE INSIGHTS' in bold white letters. Below the rectangle, 'The Lilac Review' is written in smaller white text. The background is white and decorated with plus signs and circles in various shades of purple and blue.

In our latest post, MPhil student Viktoria Sochor reviews Alexander Thiele's recent book, which examines the debate on institutional reform within the European Union. Amid growing calls for EU institutional reform to achieve strategic autonomy, act effectively and prepare for future enlargement, Thiele examines five prominent reform proposals. His analysis focuses on their relevance and feasibility, addressing specific legitimacy deficits in each case and providing insights into the EU's potential future. Full title of the book: Defekte Visionen. Eine Intervention zur Zukunft der Europäischen Union (loosely translated as: Broken Visions. An Intervention on the Future of the European Union https://lnkd.in/eU4dSgxs

My new articles in the Journal of Contemporary European Studies (open access). A case for the 'five scenarios' in deliberative mini-publics'  https://lnkd.in/et-QzwC5

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Some cool facts: 🇺🇸 Primary author: Thomas Jefferson (33 years old) 🇺🇸 Key contributors: John Adams (40) and Benjamin Franklin (70) 🇺🇸 56 delegates signed, representing 13 colonies 🦅 Oldest signer: Benjamin Franklin (70) 🦅 Youngest signer: Edward Rutledge (26) 🇺🇸 Average age of signers: 44 The document took about two weeks to draft and several months to gather all signatures. It stands as a testament to the founders' vision and courage. Writing timeline: Writing process: 🇺🇸In June 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee to draft a declaration of independence from Great Britain. 🇺🇸The committee consisted of five members: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. 🇺🇸Thomas Jefferson was chosen to be the primary author, with input and edits from the committee. 🇺🇸Jefferson wrote the initial draft in about two weeks. 🇺🇸The committee and Congress made revisions to Jefferson's draft. 🇺🇸On July 4, 1776, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence.