If the cosmos always appears in delay, then perhaps the human future is not what lies ahead of us, but what the past projects beyond its own limit.
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Tag: politics
The Age of the Back Seat
We can be involved in almost everything. But we can directly intervene in very little.
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Trump, Meloni and the Politics of Reputation
The brief exchange of public barbs between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni on social media tell us more than a dispute.
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Words That Decide the World: Dêmos, Krátos, Femicide
Some words do more than describe reality: they help define it.
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Many Europeans care about climate change, even if they don’t show it in the same way
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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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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