Click here to download the poster Join our upcoming ValEUs event “RIPE FOR DIFFUSED ILLIBERALISM? Democratic Challenges in Contemporary Europe” via livestream or at the University of Florence on 20 October! Programme: 15:30 | Opening Remarks Laura Leonardi (University of … Read more
The Mediterranean has long been a space where questions of mobility, colonial legacies, cultural exchange, and political transformation intersect. Against the backdrop of contemporary geopolitical, humanitarian, and environmental challenges, it also offers a critical perspective on the past, present, and … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture Peace in the post-liberal international order held on April 17 2026 by Prof. Petar Popović (University of Zagreb) at the University of Florence. Photo Gallery: https://youtu.be/SuBQeP6vy0k ValEUs Lecture Series The ValEUs Project organises a lecture series exploring … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture The European Union and Peace Mediation: a critical appraisal of values, strategies and policies held on March 20 2026 by Prof. Giovanni Scotto (UniFi) at the University of Florence. About the Lecture:The lecture examines the European … Read more
Click here to download the poster Join our upcoming ValEUs Lecture on “EU Values and the State of the International Legal Order” with Randall Halle from the University of Pittsburgh. About the Lecture:Greenland, Ukraine, Venezuela, Gaza, the EU in Civilizational … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture “In the Spirit of the European Values”—Bulgarian-North Macedonia’s Dispute over History and Memory held on January 19 2026 by Dr. Naum Trajanovski at the European University Viadrina. Trajanovski is a Guest Lecturer at the European University … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture “Populism in Europe: Roots, Dynamics, and Democratic Challenges” with Angela Bourne at the Universidad del Norte! Populism has become one of the most influential and debated forces shaping European politics today. From its historical roots to its … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture “The diplomatic system of the EU: a state in the making or a toothless international organisation?” held on May 9 2025 by Federica Bicchi at the University of Florence! Federica Bicchi is Associate Professor of International Relations at … Read more
Revisit our ValEUs Lecture: “European Values” as Perceived from Central Asia with Zhanibek Arynov from Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)! About the LectureAs a major external actor, the European Union has always prioritised its normative agenda while interacting with Central Asia. How … Read more
The ValEUs Lecture on “Double standards in EU-Africa relations. A critical appraisal” with Valeria Fargion from the University of Florence took place on 13/03/2025 at the University of Florence. We invite you to watch the recording! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyycxpD6bnk&list=PLJ_QoTC0AnIV6f5k4UjGE7CLU_YNM6gcS&index=12 ValEUs Lecture Series … Read more