The Romanian Yearbook of International and European Law (RYIEL)
Whereas a journal primarily offers a forum for ongoing scholarly discourse, a yearbook serves a more archival and interpretive function. It is a reflective undertaking, designed to provide a comprehensive annual account of a state’s involvement with the international legal order. The creation of the RYIEL would mark an important stage in the evolution of Romanian legal scholarship by offering an authoritative reference work that documents, examines, and contextualizes the intersection between international and EU law in the Romanian context and, by extension, the wider Eastern European region. Furthermore, the yearbook will emphasise a rationalist and humanist approach to international law – emphasis on values, correlation of the legal dimension with the moral and philosophical – reflection on the ethical foundations of international and European law, interdisciplinarity – dialogue between law, philosophy, political science and international relations.
RYIEL will be designed as an extensive annual synopsis, systematically organized into separate recurring sections that ensure consistency and academic utility for readers:
Articles and Essays: This will constitute the yearbook’s main academic component, featuring peer-reviewed, in-depth studies on conceptual and thematic issues at the junction of international and European law, addressing the specificities of the Eastern European context in particular. Contributions will be welcomed from Romanian as well as international scholars, supporting an inclusive and intellectually diverse academic exchange. The editorial board will give priority to articles of enduring scholarly relevance over those limited to immediate developments.
Romanian State Practice in International and European Law: This core section will provide a detailed and methodical account of Romania’s official legal position and conduct in relation to international and European law. Contributions will be invited from governmental authorities, practitioners, and academics.
Romanian Jurisprudence on International and European Law: This section will compile critical analyses and annotated summaries of significant judgments delivered by the Romanian judiciary concerning the interpretation or application of international and EU law. It aims to present the manner in which global and regional legal norms are received within the domestic legal system.
Book Reviews and Colloquia: The final section will include reviews of significant recent works in international and European law, as well as reports from major academic events and conferences held in Romania. Through this, the RYIEL aims to serve as a hub for regional legal scholarship.
The RYIEL will adhere to rigorous academic practices to ensure its integrity and enduring utility:
- Peer Review: All scholarly submissions in Part III will undergo a double-blind peer-review procedure.
- Language Policy: English will serve as the primary language of publication to enhance international accessibility and significance. Articles and essays in French may also be accepted.
- Editorial Independence: The yearbook will maintain complete editorial autonomy, with publication decisions based solely on academic merit.
- Open Access Model: The RYIEL will operate primarily as a digital, open-access publication to promote global dissemination and accessibility.