Actors that Threaths the Rule of Law

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The Rule of Law, a cornerstone value of the European Union, is increasingly understood not merely as a principle governing public institutions but as a broader concept that encompasses both public and private spheres, including states, corporations, and also hybrid entities like standard setters. This evolving interpretation arises from a recognition that threats to the Rule of Law can stem from any form of arbitrary power, not just state action. The ACROSS Module aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of these threats, emphasizing that they may originate not only from public actors but also from private and hybrid entities. To this end, ACROSS will (a) offer a series of in-class workshops for students and professionals, (b) produce a syllabus for lectures on key concepts and debates. ACROSS thus fulfils 2 objectives of the Erasmus+ Work Program: (1) its focus aims to increase participants' awareness of a crucial and transversal issue for the present and future of Europe and the world; (2) by improving individual skills of analysis and of arguing and acting against violations of the Rule of Law, ACROSS can further develop active citizenship, European identity and social cohesion.