Released ahead of World Environment Day, new research from the European University Institute examines how climate awareness translates into political choices, public support and activism.
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Tag: politics
80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway
In Florence, official ceremonies, cultural events and a public film screening will accompany a long weekend. Free entry in some museums.
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From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity
From the optimism of early integration to recent crises, the history of the European University Institute mirrors the broader trajectory of the European Union.
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Italian referendum sees justice reform rejected by voters
Tuscany records one of the highest participation rates and a clear victory for the No camp.
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Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors
On 22 and 23 March 2026, Italians will vote in a referendum on a reform that would significantly reshape the organisation of the judiciary.
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President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence
Italy’s head of state received an honorary master’s degree during the 150th anniversary celebrations of Florence’s Cesare Alfieri School of Political Science.
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24-year-old woman assaulted near Florence main station, taken to hospital
The attack happened late on Friday night in Via Valfonda, steps from Santa Maria Novella station.
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When Power Stops Answering to Institutions
The latest episodes of institutional violence are no longer mere incidents. They signal a drift in which force precedes responsibility and the individual replaces the institution’s function.
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Beyond the Law: How We Choose Our Wars
From Ukraine to Gaza, the appeal to international law shifts with political alignment, exposing a crisis of consistency in Europe’s moral framework.
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Maduro arrest: Florence protests as Italy outlines its stance on US action
Florence mayor Sara Funaro rejected war as a means of resolving international disputes.
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