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Initiative, Research

U-LEAD: Youth, rights, and research at the crossroads of academia and community

In a world increasingly marked by division and disconnection, a new initiative at the European University Institute is building bridges—between institutions and individuals, research and reality, and most importantly, between young people from vastly different walks of life.

Research

No return home: Russian emigration after the invasion with Emil Kamalov

A new report co-authored by Emil Kamalov, PhD researcher at the EUI, finds that many Russians who left after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine are not planning to return—citing not just the war, but the absence of political reform.

Research, Video

Rodolfo Salonia on the housing crisis, taxation, and value vs digital disruption

In this #MyEUIResearch video, Rodolfo Salonia, researcher at the EUI Department of Economics, discusses his research on how taxation on digital platforms impacts the broader economy.

Doctoral programmes

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Fellowships

Funding, mentorship, and research opportunities to advance careers and drive discoveries.

Master’s programmes

In-depth knowledge and practical skills with expert guidance, preparing students for leadership roles.

Executive education

Skills, strategic insights, and networking for leaders to excel and drive success.

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EUI in numbers

member states

1,000+

Scholars

100+

international partners

Latest publications

EUI scholars produce over 1,000 publications each year, offering insights into complex, real-world challenges and fundamental questions about human society.

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Thought leadership

#EUIdeas

EUIdeas draws from the Institute’s academic community of faculty, fellows, researchers, and research associates for analyses and commentary on social, political, legal, and economic issues.

Why do big businesses collaborate, but microentrepreneurs often fly solo?

Kenneth Amaeshi

Cooperation is common for multinational corporations, but not for microentrepreneurs. Professor Kenneth Amaeshi explores the challenges that hinder cooperation by small businesses and presents the opportunities offered by an initiative in Nigeria.

Rekindling global solidarity: power, politics, and the future of international cooperation

Valentina Bacchin, Cristina Santos, Gilbert A. Ang’ana

Policy Leader Fellows Valentina Bacchin, Christina Santos, and Gilbert A. Ang’ana discuss recent crises in international development and outline a set of principles for an equitable, sustainable, and effective approach to international solidarity.

Revisiting sanctions data: what can we learn?

Bohdan Bernatskyi

Visiting Fellow Bohdan Bernatskyi explores how gathering and sharing sanctions data could help policymakers assess sanctions’ appropriateness and effectiveness, combat sanctions circumvention schemes, and adapt to complex and evolving crises.

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Events

June 2025

18:30

On premise

Film and Documentary series

Florence School of Transnational Governance

Visioni D'Europa - It’s Raining Women

June 2025

10:30

Hybrid

Lecture

Joint event

EMU Lab - Credible but not static: in praise of monetary agility

July 2025

08:00

On premise

Conference

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

4th Florence Rail Regulation Conference

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Latest news

Event

EUI Degree Conferring Ceremony 2025

On Friday, 13 June 2025, EUI Master's and PhD graduates gathered for the annual degree conferring ceremony, marking a significant milestone in their academic journeys. Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty, the graduates were celebrated for their years of dedication, hard work, and achievement.

Event

Knowledge and power: Max Weber Fellows reflect on truth, trust, and legitimacy

The 19th Annual Max Weber Programme (MWP) June Conference took place at the European University Institute (EUI) on 11-13 June 2025.

Partnership

Central Banking & Banking Supervision Programme Marks Successful Second Year

The second academic year (2024–2025) of the Central Banking and Banking Supervision (CBBS) Executive Education Programme has successfully concluded, further cementing the European University Institute and European Central Bank’s commitment to fostering professional excellence in the ESCB and SSM community.