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External support for insurgents in civil conflicts: a bipartite network analysis, 1989–2017 Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Selin Tansu Tunç, Caroline Buts, Cind Du Bois
External sponsorship of insurgencies significantly influences the trajectory of civil conflicts, highlighting the importance of a thorough examination of support networks to better understand the operational dynamics of these groups. While existing research has focused on inter-rebel support systems, state-formed networks are profoundly understudied, even though states are the primary sponsors of insurgent activities. Addressing this gap, this ...

Separating or Integrating? Data Protection in Competition Assessments: A Systematic Literature Review Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Robin Vandendriessche, Caroline Buts

The dual role of personal data in data protection and competition law has given rise to a complex interplay, sparking debate on whether to incorporate data protection considerations into competition assessments. Through a systematic review of relevant literature between 2014 and 2023, using the PRISMA methodology, this article explores recent shifts in the approach to such considerations in competition assessments. We argue that the debate ...

A Systematic Literature Review on Mergers, Acquisitions, and other Foreign Direct Investment by Chinese Firms in the EU Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Na Wang, Caroline Buts, Marc Jegers
Over the past 20 years, Chinese investments in the EU have significantly increased. Although such investments support the revival of the economy, also several concerns have surfaced. These often relate to matters of unfair competition and national security. This paper employs a PRISMA methodology to systematically analyse the literature on M&A and other FDI made by Chinese companies in the EU and to present a neutral overview of the current ...

The Impact of Dawn Raids, Cartel Decisions and Appeals on Stock Prices Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Seppe Maes, Caroline Buts, Marc Jegers
Do antitrust investigations by the European Commission have a significant impact on the market value of affected companies? This paper examines the effects of 700 antitrust observations regarding dawn raids, Commission decisions and appeals to the General Court or the Court of Justice on the stock prices of the companies involved using an event study methodology. A dawn raid creates an abnormal return of -1.72% and a Commission decision ...

Unpacking the Impact of External Support on Rebel Groups: Does it Fuel or Quell Violence Against Civilians? Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Selin Tansu Tunç, Caroline Buts, Cind Du Bois

In civil conflicts, the relations of rebel groups with civilians are largely influenced by the rebels’ capabilities. Seeking external resources to enhance their military efforts and resilience, rebel groups’ access to those resources shapes their war strategies, including violence against civilians. Unlike the extant research drawing on highly aggregated designs, we argue that not every form of support affects rebels’ violent behaviour in the ...

Subsidising decarbonisation: A Review of the Literature on State aid for Clean Technologies Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Sonia Stoyanova, Caroline Buts, Didier Caluwaerts

Industrial policy has re-emerged as a key tool for the European Union to achieve its decar bonisation targets while fostering industrial competitiveness and employment. The Euro pean Commission’s recent announcement of a Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework signals a more assertive use of subsidies in support of clean technologies. However, ques tions remain about the effectiveness and strategic focus of such measures. This article uses ...

National Courts and the Enforcement of EU State Aid Law: Survey Results Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Seppe Maes, Caroline Buts, Wout De Cock

National judges play a pivotal role in enforcing the EU State aid rules, yet challenges persist in procedural and substantive aspects. In the context of the SUNAJUST project, a survey was launched among national judges regarding their perceptions of the application of the State aid rules before national courts. The survey revealed thatwhile administrative and civil courts primarily handle State aid cases, specialised State aid chambers remain ...