Human rights violations as a strategic decision? : An analysis of CJEU jurisdiction in the CFSP and the effects of the KS and KD case on human rights protection.
Journal: Doria (University of Helsinki)
Year: 2025

This thesis investigates how the Court of Justice of the European Union safeguards human rights under the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. Although the EU is built on principles such as human rights and the rule of law, enshrined in the founding Treaties and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the CJEU’s restricted jurisdiction in CFSP matters has led to uncertainty regarding judicial oversight in this area. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the current effect this has on h