The EU has the world´s largest GDP, the world´s third largest population, and is among the highest ranking in the world for health, education and living conditions.

Recently, the decision by British voters for the UK to leave the EU sent shock waves across the Union.

Through NYU Florence´s Fall 2017 "EU in Focus series" students will learn more about what the EU is, how it works, and its role as an international actor.

What will the long term impact of the British exit (Brexit) be?

Join us this fall to be part of the discussion at this critical moment in Europe’s history. Students who participate in a working group linked to the series will also develop a deeper understanding of how EU policy-making works through the study of two specific policy areas: Immigration and the Environment. The series will culminate in a visit to Brussels to visit the European institutions on the ground and to meet with actors and experts to further deepen their understanding of the issues.

Interested students must attend the introductory meeting on September 18, 2017 at 6pm at Villa Sassetti.

Students can apply to be part of the working group until September 20, 2017 by emailing lapietra.dialogues@nyu.edu explaining why they would like to participate and how it would enhance their studies at NYU Florence. 

For more information write to lapietra.dialogues@nyu.edu

Introduction to EU Institutions and Decision-Making
September 18, 6:00 pm, Villa La Pietra
Nicolò Conti, NYU Florence and University of Rome

The History of European Integration and the Common Market
September 26, 12:00pm, Villa Sassetti
Davide Lombardo, NYU Florence

Climate Change and the Future of the Paris Agreement
October 2, 6:00 pm, Villa Sassetti
Joanne Scott, European University Institute

European Identity: The Challenge of Migration in the European Union
October 3, 12:30 pm, Villa Sassetti
Caterina Francesca Guidi, European University Institute

EU in Focus Working Group
(NYU Florence students only, see details about how to apply above)

Review Session, October 10, 12.00 pm, Villa Sassetti
Final Presentation, October 24, 12:00 pm, Villa Sassetti
Trip to Brussels, October 28-31, Brussels, Belgium

Working Group Requirements:
-Attend the introductory talks on September 18 and 26
-Attend one policy focus area talk on October 2 or October 3
-Contribute to team presentation of policy focus area on October 23