Executive Trainings 2017 Learning from Conflicts: Approaches to Peace-Building and the Role of Europe Date: 13-15 December 2017 Place: European University Institute, Florence Scientific Coordinators: Andrea Ichino (EUI), Luigi Narbone (European External Action Service), Saumitra Jha (Stanford University) This Executive Training Seminar focuses on approaches to conflict resolution, peace-building and the role that Europe can play in these processes. Participants will learn the knowledge and practice of governance beyond the state by examining three comparative case studies: Syria, Colombia and Ukraine. READ MORE The Law, Economics and Practice of EU Banking Resolution Date: 22-25 November 2017 Place: European University Institute, Florence Scientific Coordinator: Bart Joosen (VU University, Amsterdam) This joint course, organised with the Florence School of Banking and Finance, sought to intensify and strengthen knowledge on the part of public authorities, practitioners and academics as well as foster an in-depth dialogue on the merits and challenges in the implementation of the new EU resolution framework. READ MORE Protecting Liberal Democracy in Illiberal Times Date: 15-17 November 2017 Place : European University Institute, Florence Scientific Coordinator: Carlos Closa (School of Transnational Governance) This seminar drew upon policy experiences from Europe, Latin America and Africa, with in-depth analysis of how regional organisations have responded to the challenges of authoritarian governments and illiberal democracies in their member states. READ MORE Transnational Regulation, Voluntary Standards and Trade Date: 16-20 October 2017 Place : European University Institute, Florence Scientific Coordinators: Bernard Hoekman (EUI - RSCAS), Philip Schleifer (University of Amsterdam) This seminar provided a comprehensive and practical discussion of how business actors and civil society attenuate negative spillovers, address emerging common problems and achieve regulatory objectives in today’s globalised economy. READ MORE