Valerie Albus

Valerie Albus is a Researcher at the European University Institute's Department of Law, focusing on European law and institutions, internet governance, and fundamental rights in the digital age. Her doctoral research, supervised by Professor Deirdre Curtin, examines the role of online service providers in the EU’s Area of Criminal Justice.

Her key research areas include:

• European law and institutions
• Internet and online platforms regulation
• Protection of fundamental rights in Europe
• EU's Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
• Law and technology
• Governance and regulation

Valerie's recent publications critically analyze the privatization of executive power in digital contexts, particularly addressing EU regulation of terrorist content (Regulation 2021/784), the e-evidence package's impact on mutual recognition, and tensions between law enforcement efficiency and fundamental rights. Her work reflects interdisciplinary engagement with digital governance and EU legal frameworks.