About the Journal

The Groningen Journal of European Law (GJEL) was a peer reviewed and open-access journal. The journal was led by advanced students and researchers of the University of Groningen, and supported by the university’s European and Economic Law Department. 

The journal published analytical articles within the dynamic and wide-ranging scope of European Union law. This is not limited to the transnational elements of the EU, but also includes legal issues within the national spheres of the Member States that have an impact on the European Union and its laws. While GJEL published solely in English, the journal was adamant about giving thorough treatment to different perspectives and therefore strongly encourages its authors to make use of non-English sources when appropriate. 

Fundamental to the journal is its core value of accessibility for its readership and its authors. The journal appreciates that many early-career scholars have not yet had the opportunity to publish their work. While legal academia is becoming increasingly inclusive, there still exists a multitude of unnecessary barriers to the detriment of beginning scholars and their ability to publish. The Groningen Journal of European Law therefore seeks to establish a legal forum that is both author-oriented and inclusive, without compromising on the quality of the journal’s content. Additionally, this belief has led the journal to be published digitally and open-access, in order to allow authors to share their research with the academic community. 

Other than accessibility, the Groningen Journal of European Law also strives for its content to be of an authoritative and high standard. This is why, before publication, all articles are carefully assessed by qualified experts of European Union law in a double-blind peer review process.