Religious Freedom in International Law - 4th Int. Conf. on Law
We are pleased to announce the 4th International Scientific Conference on Law, which will bring together scholars, researchers, and legal professionals from Europe. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, exchange of ideas, and the presentation of cutting-edge research in the field of international law.
A special focus of this year’s conference will be devoted to the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right, as well as to the legal and societal implications of agreements between states and the Holy See. These agreements represent a unique intersection of international law, constitutional law, and canon law, and play a significant role in shaping the protection of religious rights and the relationship between religious communities and public authorities.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on contemporary legal challenges, share their research findings, and build international academic and professional networks.
Maribor, May 13, 2026
Hotel Habakuk, Pohorska ul. 59, 2000 Maribor
PROGRAM
9:00–9:30 Registration of participants
9:30–9:45 Welcome addresses
9:45–10:00 Opening lecture: Religious Freedom in International Relations
Simona Drenik Bavdek, Ph.D., Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia
10:00–12:30
The Role of Agreements between the Holy See and Hungary
Balázs Schanda, Ph.D., Prof.The Catholic Church and the Republic of Croatia: The Relationship between International Treaties and Implementing Agreements as Sources of Croatian National Law
Ivan Milotič, Ph.D., Prof.The Holy See and Italy: Protection of Religious Freedom
Michele Maria Porcelluzzi, Ph.D., Asst. Prof.Slovenia and the Holy See in Search of Further Dialogue
Rok Janez Šteblaj, LL.B.
12:30–13:00 Discussion and closing of the conference
Organizing Committee of the International Conference:
Ivan Milotič, Ph.D., Prof.
Luka Martin Tomažič, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof.
Sebastijan Valentan, Ph.D., Asst. Prof.
