DELI
DCU Dublin European Law Institute
About DELI
The Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) at Dublin City University a 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:
- Institutional Affairs – covering EU governance, integration, defense, enlargement, and withdrawal;
- Law & Technology – including data protection, artificial intelligence, innovation, and the green transition;
- Economic Affairs – focused on trade, industrial policy, sustainable finance, and competition law;
- 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.