Prof. R. (Rene) Smits
Recht van de Economische en Monetaire Unie
Faculty of Law
European Law
Visiting address
- Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
- Room number: 10.03
Postal address
- Postbus 15859
1001 NJ Amsterdam
Contact details
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Publications
- refereed (3)
- academic (18)
- professional (19)
- popular scientific (42)
- recognitions (3)
- working papers / preprints (1)
2017
Brescia Morra, C., Smits, R., & Magliari, A. (2017). The Administrative Board of Review of the European Central Bank: Experience After 2 Years. European Business Organization Law Review, 18(3), 567–589. DOI: 10.1007/s40804-017-0081-3 [details]
2014
- Smits, R. (2014). Is my money safe at European banks? Reflections on the 'bail-in' provisions in recent EU legal texts. Capital Markets Law Journal, 9(2), 137-156. DOI: 10.1093/cmlj/kmu002 [details]
2012
- Smits, R. (2012). Tax deductibility of fines imposed for competition law infringements. ECLR: European Competition Law Review, 33(3), 138-145. [details]
2015
- Smits, R. (2015). The crisis response in Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union: overview of legal developments. Fordham International Law Journal, 38(4), 1135-1191. [details]
- Smits, R. (2015). [Satzung des Europäischen Systems der Zentralbanken und der Europäischen Zentralbank] Artikel 6: Internationale Zusammenarbeit. In von der Groeben, Schwarze, & Hatje (Eds.), Europäisches Unionsrecht: Vertrag über die Europäische Union - Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europaischen Union - Charta der Grundrechte der Europäischen Union. - 7. Auflage, Band 3 (pp. 1287-1290). (NomosKommentar). Baden-Baden: Nomos. [details]
- Smits, R. (2015). [Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europäischen Union] Artikel 138: Stellung des Euro im Internationalen Währungssystem. In H. von der Groeben, J. Schwarze, & A. Hatje (Eds.), Europäisches Unionsrecht: Vertrag über die Europäische Union - Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europaischen Union - Charta der Grundrechte der Europäischen Union. - 7. Auflage, Band 3 (pp. 1201-1219). (NomosKommentar). Baden-Baden: Nomos. [details]
- Smits, R. (2015). [Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europäischen Union] Artikel 219: Wechselkurstfestlegung nach außen, Internationale Vereinbarungen. In J. Schwarze, A. Hatje, & H. von der Groeben (Eds.), Europäisches Unionsrecht: Vertrag über die Europäische Union - Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europaischen Union - Charta der Grundrechte der Europäischen Union. - 7. Auflage, Band 4 (pp. 563-591). (NomosKommentar). Baden-Baden: Nomos. [details]
2014
- Smits, R. (2014). [From the board:] Constitutional reflections and crisis ruminations. Legal Issues of Economic Integration, 41(4), 315-329. [details]
- Lastra, R. M., Krauskopf, B., Gortsos, C., & Smits, R. (2014). MOCOMILA report (April 2014): European Banking Union. (ECEFIL working paper series; No. 2014/9). Athens: European Center of Economic and Financial Law. [details]
2012
2011
- Smits, R. (2011). From the board: Perspectives on the euro crisis. Legal Issues of Economic Integration, 38(2), 107-114. [details]
2010
- Smits, R. (2010). Europe's post-crisis supervisory arrangements: a critique. Revista de concorrência e regulação, 1(2), 125-166. [details]
- Smits, R. (2010). European supervisors in the credit crisis: issues of competence and competition. In M. Giovanoli, & D. Devos (Eds.), International monetary and financial law: the global crisis (pp. 305-328). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [details]
- Smits, R. (2010). L'Euro(pe) à l'épreuve: éditorial. Cahiers de Droit Européen, 46(1-2), 7-15. [details]
- Blair, W., Baxter, T., Sáinz de Vicuña y Barroso, A., Gross, D., Affaki, G., Akin-Olugbade, A., ... Zehetner, F. (2010). International Law Association The Hague Conference (2010): Committee on International Monetary Law. [s.l.]: MOCOMILA. [details]
2009
- Smits, R. (2009). From the board: The credit crisis and its aftermath. Legal Issues of Economic Integration, 36(4), 279-284. [details]
- Smits, R. (2009). International representation of Europe in the area of Economic and Monetary Union: legal issues and practice in the first ten years of the Euro. Euredia, 2009(2), 297-333. [details]
- Fierstra, M., Beumer, E., Frese, M. J., Haasbeek, L., Prompers, A., Smits, R., & van Veen, C. (2009). Report for the XXIVth FIDE conference: The judicial application of European competition law in the Netherlands. [S.l.]: [Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationaal Recht]. [details]
2008
- Smits, R. (2008). The European Central Bank’s independence and its relations with economic policy makers. Fordham International Law Journal, 31(6), 1614-1636. [details]
- Smits, R. (2008). The changing payments landscape of Europe: issues of regulation and competition. Yearbook of European Law, 27, 405-444. [details]
2016
- Smits, R. (Author). (2016). ESM conditionality in court: two Advocate Generals on 14 Cypriot appeal cases pending in Luxembourg. Web publication/site, Amsterdam Centre for European Law and Governance, University of Amsterdam.Retrieved from http://acelg.blogactiv.eu/2016/04/22/esm-conditionality-in-court-two-advocate-generals-on-14-cypriot-appeal-cases-pending-in-luxembourg/
- Smits, R. (2016). From the Board: A More Coherent Project. Legal Issues of Economic Integration, 43(3), 229-233. [details]
- Smits, R. (2016). [Review of: C.G. Paulus (2014) A debt restructuring mechanism for sovereigns: do we need a legal procedure?]. Common Market Law Review, 53(1), 273-276. [details]
2015
- Smits, R. (Author). (2015). European Central Bank’s room for manoeuvre provisionally confirmed. Web publication/site, BlogActiv.Retrieved from https://acelg.blogactiv.eu/2015/01/19/european-central-bank%E2%80%99s-room-for-manoeuvre-provisionally-confirmed/ [details]
- Smits, R. (2015). Book notes [Review of: R.M. Lastra, L. Buchheit (2014) Sovereign debt management]. Central Banking, 25(3), 92-93.
2014
- Smits, R. (2014). Sustainable competition law enforcement: animal rights. In D. Arts, W. Devroe, R. Foqué, K. Marchand, & I. Verougstraete (Eds.), Mundi et Europae civis: liber amicorum Jacques Steenbergen (pp. 533-542). Brussel: Larcier. [details]
2013
- Smits, R. (2013). Naleving mededingingsregels: aandacht vereist! Tijdschrift voor Compliance, 2013(3), 235-240. [details]
2012
- Smits, R. (Author). (2012). Legal traps facing the ECB. Web publication/site, London: Central Banking Journal.Retrieved from http://www.centralbanking.com/central-banking-journal/opinion/2231988/legal-traps-facing-the-ecb [details]
- Smits, R. (Author). (2012). ECJ confirms validity of ESM. Web publication/site, BlogActiv.Retrieved from http://acelg.blogactiv.eu/2012/11/28/ecj-confirms-validity-of-esm-2/ [details]
- Smits, R. (2012). Pfleiderer en andere zaken: op weg naar duidelijkheid over bescherming clementiemateriaal. MP : Tijdschrift Mededingingsrecht in de Praktijk, 2012(2), 53-65. [details]
- Smits, R. (2012). Appendix II: Legal constraints for joint issuance of Euro T-bills? In The ELEC "Euro T-Bill Fund'': a proposal for a two-year refinancing for all € bills/optional refinancing of bond maturities until 2015 (pp. 14-15). Brussels: European League for Economic Co-operation (ELEC). [details]
2010
- Smits, R. (Author). (2010). Ten issues for regulators to consider. Web publication/site, London: Central Banking Journal.Retrieved from http://www.centralbanking.com/central-banking-journal/feature/2043491/issues-regulators-consider [details]
- Smits, R. (2010). Ten legal gaps Europe’s regulators must close. Central Banking, 20(4), 35-44. [details]
2009
- Smits, R. (2009). De aansprakelijkheid van toezichthouders. In P. Kalbfleisch, & et al. (Eds.), De blijvende uitdaging: liber amicorum voor ir. Gert J.L. Zijl en drs. René J.P. Jansen (pp. 45-60). [Den Haag]: [NMa]. [details]
- Brinkhorst, L. J. (Author), Louis, J-V. (Author), & Smits, R. (Author). (2009). De Larosière report fails to tackle main issues. Web publication/site, Euractiv.com.Retrieved from http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/larosire-report-fails-tackle-main-issues/article-181014 [details]
2008
- Smits, R. (2008). ABN AMRO: A take-over battle with far-reaching implications. Euredia, 2007-2008(2), 107-112. [details]
- Smits, R. (2008). The challenges of the credit crunch and beyond. Legal Issues of Economic Integration, 35(2), 103-107. [details]
- Amador Sanchez, P., Dijkman, M. N., Lamboo, E., & Smits, R. (2008). De ontmanteling van kartelparadijs Nederland; tien jaar Mededingingswet en NMa. Justitiële Verkenningen, 34(6), 22-51. [details]
- Blocks, H. G. M., Cornet, P. A. A. M., Dewall, F. A., & Smits, R. (2008). Inbedding van MVO door verankering van integriteit: een beschouwing over financiële ondernemingen, menselijk gedrag en compliance. Banking and Securities Business, okt 2008, 28-33. [details]
2014
- Smits, R. (2014). Banking culture - supervisory culture: two issues for the joint European supervisors. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). Holding central banks accountable. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). An EU voter’s wish list. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). Words of wisdom from Rotterdam / Wijze woorden uit Rotterdam. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). Frankness in Frankfurt. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). Blaming Brussels / Brussel de schuld geven. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2014). A dance between judges in Karlsruhe and Luxembourg. Het Financieele Dagblad.
2013
- Smits, R. (2013). Open Letter to Herman Van Rompuy-III. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). The Four Cs of European banking and supervision. Het Financiele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). What do you think when you hear Maastricht? Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Can banking be ethical? Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Do you get your money back? Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Summer break - Reflecting on the European conversation / Zomerpauze: Reflecteren op het Europese gesprek. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2013). The ECB’s independence and the German Constitutional Court. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Five years unjustly imprisoned / Vijf jaar onterecht gevangen. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2013). Franco-German ideas on strengthening the EU. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Margaret Thatcher's death: The end of an era / Margaret Thatcher's dood: Het einde van een tijdperk. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2013). Considerations and challenges concerning Cyprus. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). Spring-time happiness / Lentegeluk. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2013). European banking union: quick and transparent, please! Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2013). De verkeerde blikrichting van Rutte en Cameron / Rutte and Cameron are gazing in the wrong direction. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
2012
- Smits, R. (2012). Open brief aan Herman Van Rompuy - II. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). Portugese perspectieven / Portuguese perspectives. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). Splits de banken, belast bancaire transacties / Split the banks, tax banking transactions. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). Mijn buurman’s twijfels over de aanpak van de crisis / My neighbour's doubts on the crisis measures. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R., van den Bogaert, S., Borger, V., Brinkhorst, L. J., Cuyvers, A., & Eijsbouts, T. (2012). Wijziging van het ESM-verdrag is onnodig/There is no need to amend the ESM Treaty. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2012). Een geïnspireerde visie is nodig / An inspired vision is needed. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). De economie stimuleren of juist bezuinigen? / Stimulating the economy or applying austerity measures? Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). Gezamenlijk de markt betreden / Tapping the market jointly. Het Financieel Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2012). Open letter to Herman Van Rompuy / Open brief aan Herman. Het Financiee.e Dagblad (online edition).
2011
- Smits, R. (2011). De leiderschapscrisis in Europa. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2011). ). General strike in Portugal / Algemene staking in Portugal / Greve geral em Portugal. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2011). The Euro Summit’s results / De uitkomst van de Eurotop. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2011). The pros and cons of Eurobonds / De bezwaren en voordelen van eurobonds. Het Financieele Dagblad (online edition).
- Smits, R. (2011). The detour of intergovermental action / De omweg van intergouvernementeel optreden. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2011). What politicians don't tell us / Wat politici ons niet vertellen. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2011). Volckers versus Vickers / Volckers versus Vickers. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2011). Central bank profits in times of crisis / De winsten van centrale banken in crisistijd. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2011). A lack of Eurovision / Gebrek aan Eurovisie. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2011). Monthly column in on-line edition of Het Financieele Dagblad. Het Financieele Dagblad.
2010
- Smits, R. (2010). Voices on the euro / Stemmen rondom de euro. Het Financieele Dagblad.
- Smits, R. (2010). The euro and Treaty change / De euro en verdragswijziging. Het Financieele Dagblad.
Talk / presentation
- Smits, R. (speaker) (11-10-2016). The EU perspective, the Single Rulebook and bank holding regulation, The Single Supervisory Mechanism - Experience from the First Years of an Interplay with National Banking Supervision, Italy.
- Smits, R. (speaker) (10-10-2016). Sustainable Economic and Monetary Union in Europe in Turbulent Times, ADEMU Lecture on Economic and Monetary Union, Italy.
- Smits, R. (speaker) (23-6-2016). EMU law developments, CIRSF Annual International Conference 2016, Lissabon, Portugal.
2016
- Taylor, J., & Smits, R. (2016). Bank Holding Company Regulation in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa: A Comparative Inventory and a Call for Pan-African Regulation.
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Ancillary activities
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Belgische Mededingingsautoriteit
Assessor - Lid van het Mededingingscollege -
Europese Centrale Bank
plv. lidmaatschap Administratieve Raad voor Toetsing -
St. Jacob Soetendorp Inst. Human Values
onbezoldigd bestuurslidmaatschap -
Centre for Commercial Law Studies
gasthoogleerschap -
RS Law & Society Consulting BV
consultancy werkzaamheden -
MOCOMILA
Member, International Monetary Law Committee International Law Association -
P.R.I.M.E. Finance
Expert advice and arbitration in financial-law related disputes
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Belgische Mededingingsautoriteit
Brescia Morra, C., Smits, R., & Magliari, A. (2017). The Administrative Board of Review of the European Central Bank: Experience After 2 Years. European Business Organization Law Review, 18(3), 567–589. DOI: