Regional Dynamics In A Time Of Quarantine: Rethinking The EU Engagement In The Post-Pandemic Middle East
Why the EU (and Italy) Should Care About Ukraine's Elections
The March 31st Presidential elections in Ukraine matter for Ukraine, its region and the EU. While the majority of experts deem it impossible for a winner to be declared in the first round and, thus, expect a second one in April, the March contest will be a first important step in the crucial process to determine the direction the country will take. So, while we should not hold our breath on election day, we should definitely keep a close eye on the contest and its outcome.
Wednesday, 27 March, 2019 - 15:15
China, the US and the EU: Room for Mediation Beyond Trade Wars?
Over 2018, China’s relations significantly sharpened with both the US and the EU. The most consequential of these is with the US, where the imposition of trade tariffs from later in the year was the first tangible sign that the relationship was entering an era of overt strategic competition.
Tuesday, 5 March, 2019 - 11:30
From Bruxelles: European support to SMEs on cybersecurity
European support on SMEs working on cybersecurity and digital privacy and available funds or programmes
Thursday, 20 December, 2018 - 10:00
The Global Compact for Migration and the EU: Global effects of a regional backlash
Just one week away from the Marrakech conference where world leaders are expected to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), discussions are heating up, both in parliaments and in the media.
Tuesday, 4 December, 2018 - 10:00
Tokyo's New Economic Diplomacy and The Japan-EU Free Trade Agreement
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed by the European Union and Japan on July 17th2018 in Tokyo, represents the most significant development in the context of global economic-commercial relations in recent years. It is an agreement that guarantees benefits to Italy and, at the same time, provides an important message in a historical global context characterized by renewed commercial tensions and protectionist tendencies.
Monday, 15 October, 2018 - 10:00
The World Turns Away From Ivory. Why Not Europe?
According to a survey carried out by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 90% of Europeans are not interested in buying ivory products and 65% is in favour of banning the trade within the European Union (EU).
Saturday, 9 June, 2018 - 14:30
Undefined
Cybersecurity and the European digital market
National security is in the hand of Member States, not of the European Union, under Article 4, par. 2, TEU. But cybersecurity is not only an issue involving national security, as it has much to do with trust with the digital economy, the freedom of speech, the free trade, the respect of citizens’ rights, their data protection and privacy; in a few words, it is a basic element of the European Single Market.
Monday, 23 October, 2017 (All day)
Deterring “bad hombres”: the EU cyber diplomatic toolbox
In June 2017, the Council of the European Union agreed to develop the cyber diplomatic toolbox, a joint EU diplomatic response to deter malicious cyber operations. The cyber diplomatic toolbox is a potential game changer for EU cybersecurity as it signals the potential consequences aggressors might face when they target EU member states’ information systems. However, there is more to that than meets the eyes.
Friday, 20 October, 2017 (All day)