Under Trump’s administration, there has been a significant roll-back on equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly through executive orders that have restricted programmes, impacted federal contractors, as well as the educational and academic sectors. This video conversation analyses the main measures and the potential spillover across Europe, with a historical and a legal perspective.
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The #EUIUpFront conversation series brings together EUI scholars to discuss the hottest topics of our time, from diverse angles, perspectives, and disciplines.
Ruth Rubio-Marín is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Sevilla and holds the Chair in Comparative Public Law at the Florence School of Transnational Governance. Her work focuses on human rights, constitutionalism, and gender justice, with a particular interest in comparative constitutional law and transitional justice.
Benno Gammerl is Professor of History of Gender and Sexuality at the EUI Department of History. A social and cultural historian, his research explores queer histories, emotions, and the intersection of sexuality, citizenship, and identity in 20th century Europe.