AJEE New Issue Launch 2/2026

Evolving Legal Landscapes in the Age of Digitalization and Global Transition   

We are pleased to present the second issue of Access to Justice in Eastern Europe for 2026 (Volume 9, Issue 2). This issue exemplifies our commitment to international scholarly exchange, bringing together diverse perspectives from esteemed researchers based in Bulgaria, Jordan, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, and Vietnam. This edition explores the evolving landscape of contemporary justice through four primary lenses: the intersection of law and emerging digital technologies; the reinforcement of criminal justice, anti-corruption, and procedural safeguards; the evolution of alternative dispute resolution and mediation; and the pursuit of social justice within family, property, and environmental law.  

Issue Highlights:

In the article “Strengthening Environmental Protection Through Criminal Law in Europe: Normative Shifts and Enforcement Implications,” Libor Klimek provides a comprehensive look at how environmental protection is increasingly reliant on robust criminal justice mechanisms. The author analyzes the normative shifts within European frameworks, offering a vital perspective on how legal systems must adapt to enforce environmental standards effectively and hold violators accountable.  

Yuliya Radanova's research, “Building a Compulsory Mediation Pathway: Bulgaria as a Live Experiment in Dispute System Design?,” examines the practical challenges of alternative dispute resolution. By analyzing Bulgaria’s implementation of mandatory mediation, the study offers valuable insights into the delicate balance between compulsory procedural requirements and the fundamental right to access justice, serving as a live experiment for future dispute system designs globally.  

Addressing the human rights implications of technological advancement, Phuc G. Dao presents “The Right to Remain Offline in the Digital Transformation Era: A Comparative Study of Vietnam and the European Union”. This timely research tackles the blurred boundaries between professional and personal life in an increasingly hyper-connected world, advocating for a systematised framework to bridge the gap between digital progression and the effective protection of individuals' well-being and privacy.  

Serving as a logical continuation of our Special Issue "AI and Law 2025," the Afterword and Guest Editorial by Costas Popotas, “AI and Judicial Independence: A Critical Analysis,” offers a profound reflection on how the rapid integration of intelligent systems correlates with the fundamental principles of justice. The author provides a critical analysis of the risks and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents to the autonomy of the judicial branch, emphasizing that digital transformation must unfold without compromising judicial independence, which remains the unshakable foundation of the rule of law.  

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our editorial team and our reviewers for their exceptional professionalism and objective assessment. In an era where the complexity of legal scholarship continues to evolve, their rigorous peer review remains the cornerstone of our publication's quality.  

We invite our readers to explore these timely contributions and join the global dialogue to foster a deeper understanding of justice in an increasingly interconnected world!   

Our Archive:

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AJEE Special Issue 2025

Issue 4/2025

Issue 3/2025

Issue 2/2025 

Issue 1/2025  

Issue 4/2024 

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Issue 2/2024 

Issue 1/2024     

The Special Issue of 2022 related to the war in Ukraine 

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