The State of the Union (European University Institute) explained

The State of the Union (European University Institute) should not be confused with State of the Union (European Union).

The State of the Union
Formation:2011
Founder:European University Institute
Language:English
Type:Conference
Headquarters:Florence and Fiesole, Italy
Website:https://stateoftheunion.eui.eu/

Since 2011, The State of the Union (SOU) is an annual conference on European affairs, organized by the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy.[1] The conference provides a platform for discussion on issues affecting the European Union, attracting political leaders, policymakers, and experts from EU institutions.[2]

Each SOU conference[3] focuses on a specific theme, which is determined by a Scientific Committee composed of EUI scholars. The agenda is designed to address contemporary challenges facing the EU.[4] The event is typically held around May 9th, coinciding with the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration,[5] a milestone in the history of European integration.[6]

History

The inaugural State of the Union conference was held in 2011 as part of the Festival d'Europa in Florence.[7] Following this, the European University Institute assumed sole responsibility for organizing the event, which has since taken place at its campus in Florence.[8]

Format

The three-day event is typically held across various EUI venues in Florence, such as the hilltop campus in Fiesole and Palazzo Vecchio. The program includes:

Notable editions

External links

Notes and References

  1. (2011). May 2011. Florence, capital of Europe Comparing Europe at Palazzo Vecchio Festival d'Europa. Retrieved 10 March 2021
  2. (2017). State of the Union 2017 conference by the European University Institute: Building a people's Europe European Union Newsroom. Retrieved 15 March 2021
  3. Web site: 25 February 2019 . The 2019 EUI State of the Union will take place in Florence, 2-4 May 2019 (RSCAS, EUI, Italy) . 24 February 2021 . Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA).
  4. Web site: SOU Past Editions: 2019. About .
  5. (2012). The State of the Union 2012 edition to take place on 9-10 May 2012 Istituto di Ricerche per la Pubblica Amministrazione (IRPA). Retrieved 17 March 2021
  6. Kevin Manley (2013). Florence is ‘capital of Europe’ The Florentine. Retrieved 15 March 2021
  7. (2011). May 2011. Florence, capital of Europe Comparing Europe at Palazzo Vecchio Festival d'Europa. Retrieved 10 March 2021
  8. Web site: SOU Past Editions: 2012 . 11 October 2012 .
  9. (2019). Open Day at Villa Salviati The Florentine. Retrieved 10 March 2021
  10. Web site: 11 July 2018 . SOU Open Day 2018 - Historical Archives of the European Union . YouTube.
  11. Web site: 27 March 2012 . SOU Past Editions: 2011 .
  12. Web site: 12 February 2015 . SOU Past Editions: 2011. Summary .
  13. Web site: 15 May 2014 . SoU2014 - EU Elections - Presidential Debate . YouTube . European University Institute.
  14. Web site: 26 February 2015 . SOU Past Editions: 2016. Scientific Committee .
  15. (2017). State of The Union 2017 Studio Riprese Firenze. Retrieved 17 March 2021
  16. (2017). The State of the Union conference European Investment Bank. Retrieved 17 March 2021
  17. (2017). The Latest: Merkel vows fair, constructive Brexit talks Fox News. Retrieved 15 March 2021
  18. (2020). European University Inst. Soundcloud. Retrieved 17 March 2021

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