DELI

About DELI

The Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) at Dublin City University is the leading hub for research, policy dialogue, and academic collaboration in European Union law and policy.

Led by Professor Federico Fabbrini, DELI brings together a team of over 20 international scholars from across EU member states and beyond, working on a broad range of issues in EU and international affairs.

DELI’s work is structured around four core thematic areas:

1. Institutional Affairs – covering EU governance, integration, defense, enlargement, and withdrawal;
2. Law & Technology – including data protection, artificial intelligence, innovation, and the green transition;
3. Economic Affairs – focused on trade, industrial policy, sustainable finance, and competition law;
4. Human Rights & the Rule of Law – addressing fundamental rights, non-discrimination, migration, and democratic backsliding.

Building on the success of the Brexit Institute, DELI is home to a growing number of externally funded research projects, produces cutting-edge scholarship, and hosts high-level events that connect academia, policymakers, business, and civil society.

Whether you're a scholar, policymaker, business leader, or civil society actor, DELI offers food for thought on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Europe.