Mi. 29 Okt. 2025

European Rule of Law Conference 2025 Recap: Photo Gallery and Session Reports

Picture of the event organisers at the opening
© Rebecca Rütten

The European Rule of Law Conference took place from 15-16 September 2025, bringing together experts, policymakers and practitioners from across Europe for two days of insightful and thought-provoking discussion and exchange on the state, challenges and future of democracy and the rule of law in Europe and beyond. Recurring themes across both days included the erosion and resilience of democratic institutions in the face of rising autocratic tendencies, the challenge of safeguarding rule of law domestically, at the EU and in transregional contexts and the search for effective mechanisms to ensure accountability, transparency and fundamental rights. The conference highlighted the significance of civic engagement, innovative advocacy, interdisciplinary approaches and the crucial role of thorough scholarly research to restore, reinforce and adapt the rule of law to new challenges.


 

Reports from all side sessions are now available and offer a deeper look into the key topics and debates of this year’s conference. Thank you to everyone who participated in the conference for their contributions, insights and engagement to shape such a thoughtful and impactful event. We look forward to future opportunities to meet and continue the conversations!

In addition, we have compiled a selection of photos that capture the atmosphere and highlights of the event from plenary sessions to informal conversations and networking moments.

People chatting at the conference
© Rebecca Rütten
Registration Desk
© Rebecca Rütten
People chatting at the conference
© Rebecca Rütten
A speaker at the conference
© Rebecca Rütten
Audience in the plenary Hall
© Rebecca Rütten
A panelist talking
© Rebecca Rütten
Exhibition Stand at the Market Place (Commissie Meijers)
© Rebecca Rütten
Exhibition Stand at the Market Place (ECPMF)
© Rebecca Rütten
Exhibition Stand at the Market Place (The Good Lobby)
© Rebecca Rütten
People chatting at the conference
© Rebecca Rütten
Exhibition Stand at the Market Place (Law.com Institue)
© Rebecca Rütten
Exhibition Stand at the Market Place (Forum Transregionale Studien)
© Rebecca Rütten
Bird’s-eye view of the Marketplace
© Rebecca Rütten
Conference Bag
© Rebecca Rütten
Panelists of "Where do we go from here when democracy and rule of law can‘t be taken for granted?"
© Rebecca Rütten
Sonya Ouertane, Academic Coordinator of the reconstitution programme in the Plenary Hall
© Rebecca Rütten
People chatting at the conference
© Rebecca Rütten
Conference Side Session, People standing
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Panel of a Conference Side Session
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Panel of a Side Session at the Conference
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Group Work at a Side Session
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Peolple discussing at a side session
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Exhibition Stand at the Matket Place (Verfassungsblog)
Ⓒ Albert Guasch
Side Session at the Conference
Ⓒ Albert Guasch

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