22 January 2026

The Leiden Law Blog is a platform of Leiden Law School where researchers, lecturers and students contribute to current discussions on topics related to law and economics. An opportunity to share expertise and insights with a broader audience and contribute to academic debate. 

A blog is a short and accessible text that can be followed by a wide audience. In it, you can share personal views on topics and in a personal capacity. See Leiden Law Blog for recent examples.  

In 2026, we'd like to receive blogs on a number of topics in response to topical issues. An overview is provided below of topics we think might be interesting throughout the year: 

General themes in 2026

• Changes in the housing market (rental sector, benefits, rent increases)
• Sustainability and the energy transition (e.g. road tax for electronic vehicles, stricter greenwashing rules, pressure on companies to take responsibility for transparent reporting)
• Geopolitical tensions, including relations between the US and EU (Greenland, import tariffs, etc.), and the changing world order
• The (irreversible) impact of AI within our society and the interaction between technology, law and justice
• Trust in institutions such as the judiciary and European institutions, and the democratic rule of law

January and February

• Privacy Day on 28 January and Safer Internet Day on 11 February: blogs on data protection and privacy, with special attention for AI image misuse (e.g. deepfakes or sexually suggestive AI-generated images).
• Winter Olympics in Milan from 6 February.
• Social Justice Day on 20 February: blogs on social justice and equal treatment. 

March 

• International Women's Day on 8 March: blogs on women's rights and gender equality. 
• World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March: blogs on consumer rights. 
• International Day against Racism and Discrimination (UN) on 21 March: blogs on discrimination.    

April 

• World Health Day on 7 April: blogs on health law, with special attention to unequal access to healthcare – for example, in women's healthcare (including the right to abortion) or due to differences between rich and poor.
• Earth Day on 22 April: blogs on climate law, climate litigation, rights of nature and the effects of climate change for future generations.
• World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April: blogs on intellectual property, with special attention for the impact of AI on copyright and on the gaming industry.

May

• Europe Day on 9 May: blogs on European law, European institutions and the challenges for European peace and security.

June

• World Environment Day on 5 June: blogs on the need for climate action. 
• World Refugee Day on 20 June: blogs on immigration and rights of refugees, including unequal treatment of refugees in reception centres. 

Are you interested in these topics and would you like to submit a blog? Please contact communicatie@law.leidenuniv.nl and we'll send you the guidelines. Another reminder will be sent towards the summer.

Do none of the suggested topics appeal to you, but you'd still like to write a blog? We're always open to suggestions. For example, a blog can also be a great way to draw attention to an upcoming event or publication. We look forward to your interesting contributions! 

Not sure if a blog is right for what you want to say? We’re more than happy to brainstorm with you about the best format for your content – we can also help to create a short video or social media post.