John Morijn is a professor of law and politics in international relations at the University of Groningen and a fellow in law and public policy at SPIA. He is also the chair of the Scientific Committee of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency. Between 2009-2018 he worked as a civil servant and diplomat for the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and the Dutch Permanent Representation to the EU, focusing on advise on rule of law, democracy and human rights issues.