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Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Chapter on ‘The State of Western Constitutionalism: An Alternative Problem Analysis and Solution Direction’

Hans-Martien ten Napel

I enjoyed contributing to the volume Law and Morality Revisited, which appeared last July and was edited by Jasper Doomen (Open University), Afshin Ellian, and Gelijn Molier (Leiden University). My contribution, written in 2023 and based on a guest lecture in January of that year, is titled: ‘The State of Western Constitutionalism: An Alternative Problem Analysis… Continue reading Chapter on ‘The State of Western Constitutionalism: An Alternative Problem Analysis and Solution Direction’

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Reflection paper by Richard Ekins, “Some features of liberalism in a censorious age.”

Hans-Martien ten Napel

It has long been my intention to draw occasional attention in this place to the work of colleagues at home and abroad that inspires me. This exceptional paper by Richard Ekins provides a good opportunity to put this intention into practice finally. Richard Ekins is a Professor of Law and Constitutional Government at the University… Continue reading Reflection paper by Richard Ekins, “Some features of liberalism in a censorious age.”

Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Article ‘A sense of reality is required: the European People’s Party as a bridge between Tradition and modernity’

Hans-Martien ten Napel

The latest edition of the Montesquieu Institute's newsletter, De Hofvijver, contains a section on 'Forty Years of the Dutch Christian Democratic Appeal,' which also includes a contribution from my hand. This contribution, entitled 'Realiteitszin gevraagd: de Europese Volkspartij als brug tussen Traditie en moderniteit,' tries to build a bridge between my earlier work as a… Continue reading Article ‘A sense of reality is required: the European People’s Party as a bridge between Tradition and modernity’