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Europe’s research university in the social sciences and humanities.

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From 12–15 May 2025, join four days of live sessions to learn about EUI’s PhD, Master’s, Fellowships, and Executive Education offers. Meet faculty, alumni, and staff, explore programme details, ask questions, and receive guidance on applications, funding, and life at the EUI.

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Research, Video

When democracy becomes a family affair, with Virginia Rocha

In this episode of the #MyEUIResearch series, Virginia Rocha, Max Weber Fellow at the Department of Political and Social Sciences, delves into how political dynasties and emerging elites shape democratic outcomes in Brazil.

Research

How history informs the present: Shari’a law and tribal justice in Syria

How have tribal justice and Shari’a law influenced each other in Syria’s history? CIVICA Fellow Dima Hussain traces their evolving interaction, from historical roots to modern-day Idlib, exploring legal pluralism beyond state control through her work at EUI and the Central European University.

Research

Who owns justice? A conversation with Julia Emtseva

Julia Emtseva, a Max Weber Fellow at the EUI Department of Law, looks into the complex interplay between private actors and transitional justice, especially focusing on their ever-growing role in performing public functions, as well as on how we can rethink transitional justice from a different angle.

Doctoral programmes

PhD degrees in history, law, economics, and political and social sciences.

Fellowships

Funding, mentorship, and research opportunities to advance careers and drive discoveries.

Master’s programmes

In-depth knowledge and practical skills with expert guidance, preparing students for leadership roles.

Executive education

Skills, strategic insights, and networking for leaders to excel and drive success.

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EUI in numbers

member states

1,000+

Scholars

100+

international partners

Latest publications

EUI scholars produce over 1,000 publications each year, offering insights into complex, real-world challenges and fundamental questions about human society.

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Thought leadership

#EUIdeas

EUIdeas draws from the Institute’s academic community of faculty, fellows, researchers, and research associates for analyses and commentary on social, political, legal, and economic issues.

The enduring relevance of the Schuman Declaration

Erik Jones

On the occasion of Europe Day, Director of the Robert Schuman Centre Erik Jones reflects on the ambitions of the Schuman Declaration, on the achievements of the EU which has its basis on that declaration, and on the challenges faced by Europe today.

Rethinking private capital for development

Umberto Marengo

The development community must reflect on the role of private finance in international development. Visiting Fellow Umberto Marengo argues that while blending private and public funds has an impact, private finance is but one driver of development.

The evolving rationale behind Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Denis Cenusa

Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure -electric stations, thermal power plants, and oil and gas sites- to weaken Ukraine's defense capabilities. Policy Leader Fellow Denis Cenusa illustrates the three phases of Russia's destructive actions.

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Events

May 2025

10:00

On premise

Special Event

Historical Archives of the European Union

Open Day 2025 at the Historical Archives of the European Union

May 2025

14:00

Hybrid

Conference

Joint event

An academic dilemma? Unpacking 'complicity in' and 'responsibility for'

May 2025

16:00

On premise

Conference

Communications Service

EUI Conversations with Didier Fassin

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Latest news

Event

Presidents António Costa and Kata Tüttő speak on peace and security at the EUI

On 8 May 2025, the European University Institute (EUI) hosted António Costa, President of the European Council, and Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions, for an event focusing on peace and security in Europe amidst growing geopolitical turmoil.

Initiative, Research

EUI hosts Maryna Rabinovych as part of the CIVICA Ukrainian Scholar Short Visits

In this interview, Professor Maryna Rabinovych delves into her recent visit at the EUI, focusing on EU democracy support in Eastern Europe, local governance in the Arctic, and Ukraine’s biggest integration challenges.

Event

EU Talks 2025: Dialogues on the Future of Europe

The final event of the fifth edition of EU Talks took place on 29 April 2025 in Florence at Palazzo Vecchio's historic Salone dei Duecento. The event was an opportunity for participants to engage in insightful debates and exchanges of ideas on pressing issues regarding the EU and its citizens.

EUI Library unveils revamped Cadmus Repository

To mark the launch of the new Cadmus, we spoke with Library Director Pep Torn about the motivations behind the redesign, its key features, and the broader significance of this major update to the EUI’s institutional research repository.

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