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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Tag: politics
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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Environmental green light brings Florence Airport’s new runway closer
The decree sparked political reactions exposing deep fractures inside Tuscany’s centre-left coalition.
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23-Year-Old Mia Bintou Diop Becomes Tuscany’s Youngest Vice President
Tuscany’s new center-left government was unveiled after weeks of tense negotiations.
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