Dr. mr. N.J. (Nik) de Boer
Faculty of Law
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Visiting address
- Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
- Room number: 9.05
Postal address
- Postbus 15557
1001 NB Amsterdam
Contact details
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Profile
Bio Nik de Boer
Nik de Boer is Assistant Professor in Constitutional Law at the Amsterdam Law School. His research focuses on constitutional law, EU law and political theory. In 2018 he received his PhD degree cum laude from the University of Amsterdam. His doctoral thesis 'Judging European Democracy' was awarded the Dissertation Prize of the Dutch Association of Constitutional Law and offers a systematic analysis of how we should assess the democratic legitimacy of the national constitutional courts' review of European law.
Nik held visiting positions at the European Court of Justice, Harvard Law School and the Center for Global Constitutionalism WZB, Berlin Social Science Centre. Previously, he was a postdoctoral reseacher at the Amsterdam Centre for Contemporary European Studies (ACCESS EUROPE) and Assistant Professor at the Department of Private Law of the Amsterdam Law School, where he taught financial law and was the academic coordinator of the Master in Law and Finance, as well as of the Faculty's PhD programme. Nik studied Law (LLB, cum laude, LLM in Legal Research, cum laude) and Philosophy (BA, cum laude) at Utrecht University and the University of Cambridge. For his Master Thesis Constitutional Identity, Fundamental Rights and the Issue of Divergent Rights Standards in the EU he received the Prize for Best Master Thesis of Utrecht University in 2012, as well as the Max van der Stoel Human Rights Award. During his studies he was an editor of the Dutch law journal Ars Aequi and an intern at the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York.
Research Interests
- EU Constitutional Law
- Economic and Monetary Union
- Democratic and Constitutional Theory
- Financial Law
Teaching (present)
- Private Law and Inequality (Bachelor)
- Constitutioneel Recht (Bachelor)
- European Integration and National Constitutions (LL.M.)
- EU Constitutional Law and Fundamental Rights (LL.M)
- The Philosophy of Legal Research (PhD seminar)
Teaching (past)
- Financieel Recht (LL.M)
- Securities and Markets Regulation (LL.M)
- PhD Programme (coordinator)
- Europees Recht I (LL.B)
- Europees Recht II (LL.B)
- LL.M in Law & Finance (coordinator)
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Publications
- refereed (6)
- academic (3)
- professional (12)
- popular scientific (28)
- conference contributions (1)
- recognitions (11)
- doctoral thesis (1)
2023
- de Boer, N. J. (Accepted/In press). Judging European Democracy: The Role and Legitimacy of National Constitutional Courts in the EU. (Oxford Studies in European Law). Oxford University Press.
van 't Klooster, J., & de Boer, N. (2023). What to do with the ECB’s secondary mandate. Journal of Common Market Studies, 61(3), 730-746. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcms.13406 [details]
2021
- de Boer, N. (2021). Weiss en de toekomst van de Europese democratie. TvCR: tijdschrift voor constitutioneel recht, 12(2), 97-117. [9]. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3815611 [details]
- de Boer, N., Michel, B., Nieuwenhuis, A., & Reestman, J-H. (Eds.) (2021). Liber amicorum Besselink: eine Festschrift für Leonard F.M. Besselink hem feestelijk aangeboden in occasione del suo emeritato. Universiteit van Amsterdam. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5528662 [details]
2020
- de Boer, N., & van 't Klooster, J. (2020). The ECB, the courts and the issue of democratic legitimacy after Weiss. Common Market Law Review, 57(6), 1689-1724. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3712579 [details]
2013
- de Boer, N. J. (2013). Fundamental rights and the EU internal market: just how fundamental are the EU treaty freedoms? A normative enquiry based on John Rawls' political philosophy. Utrecht Law Review, 9(1), 148-168. https://doi.org/10.18352/ulr.219 [details]
2018
- de Boer, N. (2018). The False Promise of Constitutional Pluralism. In G. Davies, & M. Avbelj (Eds.), Research Handbook on Legal Pluralism and EU Law (pp. 199-222). (Research Handbooks in European Law). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786433091 [details]
2013
- de Boer, N. J. (2013). Constitutional identity, fundamental rights and the issue of divergent rights standards in the EU: a normative enquiry. Utrecht: Science Shop of Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University. [details]
2009
- de Boer, N. J. (2009). The theoretical foundations of the Common Core of European Private Law Project: a critical appraisal. European Review of Private Law, 17(5), 841-851.
2021
- Reestman, J-H., Nieuwenhuis, A., Michel, B., & de Boer, N. (2021). Inleiding. In N. de Boer, B. Michel, A. Nieuwenhuis, & J-H. Reestman (Eds.), Liber amicorum Besselink: eine Festschrift für Leonard F.M. Besselink hem feestelijk aangeboden in occasione del suo emeritato (pp. 9-16 ). Universiteit van Amsterdam. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5528666
- de Boer, N. (Author), & van 't Klooster, J. (Author). (2021). The ECB Cannot Ignore its Secondary Mandate. Web publication/site, Verfassungsblog. https://doi.org/10.17176/20211125-185434-0 [details]
- de Boer, N. J., & van 't Klooster, J. M. (2021). The ECB's Neglected Secondary Mandate: an Interinstitutional Solution. https://www.positivemoney.eu/2021/10/report-ecb-neglected-secondary-mandate/
2019
2018
- de Boer, N. (Ed.) (2018). Globalisering: waar blijft de moraal? (deel 2). S&D (Socialisme & Democratie), 75(2), 34-95.
- de Boer, N. J. (2018). Globalisering: waar blijft de moraal? S&D (Socialisme & Democratie), 75(1).
2015
- de Boer, N. (Author), & Koedooder, C. (Author). (2015). How Europe’s least controversial rescue fund became controversial. Web publication/site, BlogActiv. Retrieved from http://acelg.blogactiv.eu/2015/07/20/how-europes-least-controversial-rescue-fund-became-controversial/ [details]
2014
- de Boer, N. J. (2014). ECJ (Grand Chamber) (Secret evidence and due process rights under EU law: ZZ: Case C-300/11, ZZ v. Secretary of State for the Home Department). Common Market Law Review, 51(4), 1235-1262. http://www.kluwerlawonline.com/document.php?id=COLA2014092 [details]
2013
- de Boer, N. (2013). CJEU (Grand Chamber) (Addressing rights divergences under the Charter: Melloni, Case C-399/11, Stefano Melloni v. Ministerio Fiscal, Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 26 February 2013, nyr). Common Market Law Review, 50(4), 1083-1103. http://www.kluwerlawonline.com/document.php?id=COLA2013108 [details]
2012
- de Boer, N. J. (2012). [Review of: T. Ginsburg, R. Dixon (2011) Comparative constitutional law]. Common Market Law Review, 49(4), 1508-1510. [details]
- de Boer, N. J., Dijkman, L., & van Kampen, S. (2012). The changing role of principles in the European multi-layered legal order: conference report of the symposium 'Principles and the Law', Utrecht University, 25 May 2011. European Review of Private Law, 20(2), 425-434. [details]
2011
- de Boer, N. (2011). [Review of: A. Torres Pérez (2009) Conflicts of rights in the European Union: a theory of supranational adjudication]. Common Market Law Review, 48(4), 1349-1353.
2022
- de Boer, N. J. (2022). Dertig jaar later zijn de ideeën achter het Verdrag van Maastricht achterhaald. Trouw. https://www.trouw.nl/opinie/dertig-jaar-later-zijn-de-ideeen-achter-het-verdrag-van-maastricht-achterhaald~b7731543/
2021
- Claeys, G., Berès, P., de Boer, N., Demetriades, P., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., van 't Klooster, J., & Schmidt, V. (2021). BCE: la importancia de sus mandatos secundarios. El Economista. https://www.eleconomista.es/opinion-blogs/noticias/11188741/04/21/BCE-la-importancia-de-sus-mandatos-secundarios.html
- de Boer, N. J. (2021). Democratiseer de Europese Centrale Bank. S&D (Socialisme & Democratie), 4. https://wbs.nl/publicaties/democratiseer-de-europese-centrale-bank
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Demetriades, P., Claeys, G., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., Schmidt, V., & Berès, P. (2021). La BCE devrait avoir un mandat politique clair qui expliciterait quels objectifs secondaires sont les plus pertinents pour l’UE. Le Monde. https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2021/04/09/la-bce-devrait-avoir-un-mandat-politique-clair-qui-expliciterait-quels-objectifs-secondaires-sont-les-plus-pertinents-pour-l-ue_6076202_3232.html
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., & Beckmann, M. (2021). Das Sekundärziel der EZB ist alles andere als zweitrangig. Makronom. https://makronom.de/geldpolitik-das-sekundaerziel-der-ezb-ist-alles-andere-als-zweitrangig-40560
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). De ECB kan het niet zonder politieke sturing. NRC Handelsblad. https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2021/04/25/de-ecb-kan-het-niet-zonder-politieke-sturing-a4041218
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). Die EZB braucht politische Vorgaben für ihre Sekundärziele. Makronom. https://makronom.de/die-ezb-braucht-politische-vorgaben-fuer-ihre-sekundaerziele-38877
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). La BCE ha bisogno di una guida politica nella sezione degli obiettivi secondari. Il Sole 24 Ore. https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-bce-ha-bisogno-una-guida-politica-sezione-obiettivi-secondari-AEguGe?refresh_ce=1
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). O BCE precisa de orientação política sobre objetivos secundários. O Jornal Económico. https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/o-bce-precisa-de-orientacao-politica-sobre-objetivos-secundarios-727721
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). Politiek moet ECB duidelijke secundaire doelstellingen geven. De Tijd. https://www.tijd.be/opinie/algemeen/politiek-moet-ecb-duidelijke-secundaire-doelstellingen-geven/10298374.html
- de Boer, N. J., van 't Klooster, J. M., Berès, P., Demetriades, P., Schmidt, V., Diessner, S., Jourdan, S., & Claeys, G. (2021). The ECB needs political guidance on secondary objectives. EurActiv.com. https://www.euractiv.com/section/economic-governance/opinion/the-ecb-needs-political-guidance-on-secondary-objectives/
2018
- de Boer, N. (2018). Globalisering voor sociaaldemocraten: drie lessen. S&D (Socialisme & Democratie), 75(2), 34-37. [details]
- de Boer, N. J. (2018). De Grondwet: te belangrijk om aan rechter over te laten. NRC Handelsblad, Opinie, 18-18.
2017
- de Boer, N-J. (2017). Peuro. S&D (Socialisme & Democratie), 74(1), 57. [details]
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2017). D66 is onvervalst pro-Europees. Web publication/site
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2017). De SGP wil minder ‘Brussel’ en meer macht bij de lidstaten. Web publication/site
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2017). Waarom ‘Brussel’ de Nederlandse pensioenen helemaal niet bedreigt. Web publication/site
2016
2014
- Besselink, L. F. M., & de Boer, N. J. (2014). Toetsing Grondwet lost niets op. Brabants Dagblad.
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2014). Is de Nederlandse democratie aan herziening toe?. Web publication/site, Retrieved from http://www.nederlandrechtsstaat.nl
- de Boer, N. J., & de Waal, T. M. (2014). De markt is niet de baas! NRC Next, 16-17.
2013
- Abazi, V. (Author), de Boer, N. J. (Author), & Hillebrandt, M. Z. (Author). (2013). ACELG Workshop "Secrecy and the European Union: A Democratic Perspective". Web publication/site, BlogActiv. Retrieved from http://acelg.blogactiv.eu/2013/09/20/acelg-workshop-secrecy-and-the-european-union-a-democratic-perspective/
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2013). Interview with Judge Sacha Prechal Part II: Cooperation with national judges, embedding the internal market and transparency at the CJEU - See more at: http://europeanlawblog.eu/?p=2118#sthash.V15XY56c.dpuf. Web publication/site, Retrieved from http://europeanlawblog.eu/
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2013). Interview with Judge Sacha Prechal of the European Court of Justice: Part I: Working at the CJEU. Web publication/site, Retrieved from http://europeanlawblog.eu
2012
- de Boer, N. J. (Author). (2012). Uniformity or deference to national constitutional traditions in the protection of fundamental rights? Opinion AG Bot in Case C-399/11 Melloni. Web publication/site, European Law Blog. Retrieved from http://europeanlawblog.eu/?p=1168
- de Boer, N., & Hillebrandt, M. (2012). Europa is iets geworden om voor of tegen te zijn. Trouw.
2020
- de Boer, N. J., & van 't Klooster, J. M. (2020). The ECB, the courts and the issue of democratic legitimacy after Weiss. Paper presented at Ius Commune Conference 2020 Workshop: The EU after Weiss: Constitutional, Political and Economic consequences, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Media appearance
- de Boer, N. (24-09-2021). Moet rechter kunnen zeggen dat een wet niet deugt? [Print] Trouw. Moet rechter kunnen zeggen dat een wet niet deugt?. https://www.trouw.nl/binnenland/moet-rechter-kunnen-zeggen-dat-een-wet-niet-deugt~b0c7bb2b/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
- de Boer, N. (07-03-2017). 'Publiek debat over EU kan eerlijker' [Web] NPO1 website. 'Publiek debat over EU kan eerlijker'. https://www.nporadio1.nl/wetenschap-techniek/3365-publiek-debat-over-eu-kan-eerlijker
- de Boer, N. (17-02-2017). UvA-juristen gaan EU-debat ‘structureel factchecken’ [Web] folia. UvA-juristen gaan EU-debat ‘structureel factchecken’. http://www.folia.nl/actueel/107971/uva-juristen-gaan-eu-debat-structureel-factchecken
- de Boer, N. J., van Eijk, N. A. N. M. & Schafraad, P. (23-05-2015). Hoe krijgen we Sepp Blatter weg? Interview door Michiel Hulshof en Menno van der Veen [Print] Vrij Nederland. Hoe krijgen we Sepp Blatter weg? Interview door Michiel Hulshof en Menno van der Veen. https://www.vn.nl/de-oplossers-4/
Journal editor
- de Boer, N. (editor) (2018-2022). European Constitutional Law Review (Journal).
- de Boer, N. (editor) (2018). European Constitutional Law Review (Journal).
- de Boer, N. (editor) (2018). Netherlands Journal of Legal Philosophy (Journal).
- de Boer, N. (reviewer) (2016-2020). S&D (Socialisme & Democratie) (Journal).
Talk / presentation
- de Boer, N. (speaker) (21-2-2017). Soevereiniteit, democratie en de Grondwet, Juridisch Forum Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, Den Haag.
- de Boer, N. (speaker) (9-2-2017). Judging European Democracy, VU Centre for European Legal Studies Seminar, Amsterdam.
- de Boer, N. (speaker) & Majastre, C. (speaker) (29-10-2016). With the Law on our Side: Judicialisation and Juridification of German EU politics in the Euro-crisis, European Sociological Association.
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Positive Money Europe
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Positive Money Europe
van 't Klooster, J., & de Boer, N. (2023). What to do with the ECB’s secondary mandate. Journal of Common Market Studies, 61(3), 730-746.