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In the second episode of EUI Conversations, the European University Institute welcomes anthropologist and sociologist Didier Fassin in a conversation titled: ‘Moral abdication: how the world failed to stop the destruction of Gaza.’

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Publication, Research

Digital finance, new trends, and the AI revolution with Lorenzo Moretti

Lorenzo Moretti, Research Fellow at the Florence School of Banking and Finance, introduces 'Digital finance in the EU: navigating new technological trends and the AI revolution', a collective e-book, covering key topics discussed during the second academic year of the EU Supervisory Digital Finance Academy.

Research

The Western Balkans: hostage to its past? An interview with Klodiana Beshku

Klodiana Beshku, expert in the geopolitics of the Balkan region and Visiting Fellow at the EUI, describes her recent work on the area, including the region’s relationship with the European Union, the problem of nationalism, and the region’s delicate position with regard to the war in Ukraine.

Research

Karina Colombo unravels how the internet affects children and adolescents

Karina Colombo, researcher at the EUI Department of Economics, studies the consequences of prolonged screen time and of the use of high-speed internet on the cognitive and non-cognitive skills of children and adolescents, highlighting the potential effects and risks of the new technologies.

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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.

Africa at a crossroad: Can it seize the moment?

Gilbert A. Ang'ana

Policy Leader Fellow Gilbert Ang’ana examines the need for Africa to transition from dependency to economic & political autonomy and presents possible paths, including strengthening governance structures and reimagining the role of the African Union.

The enduring relevance of the Schuman Declaration

Erik Jones

On the occasion of Europe Day, Director of the Robert Schuman Centre Erik Jones reflects on the ambitions of the Schuman Declaration, on the achievements of the EU which has its basis on that declaration, and on the challenges faced by Europe today.

Rethinking private capital for development

Umberto Marengo

The development community must reflect on the role of private finance in international development. Visiting Fellow Umberto Marengo argues that while blending private and public funds has an impact, private finance is but one driver of development.

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Events

May 2025

14:00

Hybrid

Workshop

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

Science for policy workshop

May 2025

10:00

On premise

Working group

Department of Political and Social Sciences

The new boundaries of Europe?

May 2025

10:00

On premise

Seminar

Department of History

Violence at European borders

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Event, Research

Who belongs? Rethinking migration, citizenship, and the politics of labels

Interdisciplinary scholars explore how governments draw the line between inclusion and exclusion—and why those lines matter more than ever.

Research

Making security ‘dirty’ again: Tholens on the hidden costs of interventionism

Does security assistance work? Does it achieve the political change it's packaged to support? The literature is skeptical. And yet, we still do it. Why? In the latest Schuman Seminar Series, Professor Simone Tholens discussed her new paper, which reintroduces the concept of violence into security studies.

EUI Library unveils revamped Cadmus Repository

To mark the launch of the new Cadmus, we spoke with Library Director Pep Torn about the motivations behind the redesign, its key features, and the broader significance of this major update to the EUI’s institutional research repository.

Event

Presidents António Costa and Kata Tüttő speak on peace and security at the EUI

On 8 May 2025, the European University Institute (EUI) hosted António Costa, President of the European Council, and Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions, for an event focusing on peace and security in Europe amidst growing geopolitical turmoil.

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