On 9 November 2026, the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, as part of the Legal Clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Knowledges”, organised a seminar entitled “Recognition of International Protection and the Right to Defence of Migrants” at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno.
The seminar provided an opportunity to examine key issues concerning the recognition of international protection and the effective exercise of migrants’ right to defence. Particular attention was devoted to assessing international protection claims, the relevance of Country of Origin Information (COI), the evaluation of applicants’ credibility and personal narratives, and the legal consequences of international protection decisions, including subsequent residence permit procedures.
Through this initiative, the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory reaffirmed its commitment to promoting knowledge of EU law, fostering dialogue between academic research and legal practice, and strengthening awareness of the fundamental rights and procedural safeguards afforded to persons seeking international protection.
The EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, through its founder and Director, Teresa Russo, would like to thank Ms. Rossella Riccio and all participants for their valuable contributions to the discussion.
