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People, ideas, spaces - 50 years shaping Europe

Celebrating the EUI’s journey and shaping the next chapter together.

The celebrations may be over, but the story continues. From 7–9 May, the EUI marked its 50th anniversary with a vibrant programme, bringing together members of the EUI community and beyond. Catch up on the highlights and key moments, and reflections from the anniversary events.

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Featured speakers

We welcomed the following distinguished guests to our anniversary celebrations.

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Portrait picture of Roberta Metsola

Roberta Metsola

President, European Parliament

Portrait picture of António Costa

António Costa

President, European Council

Portrait picture of Roxana Minzatu

Roxana Minzatu

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

Portrait picture of António José Seguro

António José Seguro

President of Portugal

Portrait picture of Siofra O'Leary

Siofra O'Leary

Former President, European Court of Human Rights and EUI Alumna

Portrait picture of Patrizia Nanz

Patrizia Nanz

President, European University Institute

Portrait picture of Sara Funaro

Sara Funaro

Mayor of Florence

Portrait picture of Cristina Scaletti

Cristina Scaletti

Mayor of Fiesole

Portrait picture of Eugenio Giani

Eugenio Giani

President, Tuscany Region

Portrait picture of Bernabò Bocca

Bernabò Bocca

President, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio Firenze

EUIdeas: the power of knowledge

On 8 May 2026, EUIdeas brought together researchers, speakers, and the public for a new research festival dedicated to exploring the power of knowledge. Read the the keynote speech on academic freedom by Síofra O’Leary and browse the Flickr gallery to revisit the key moments and atmosphere of the event. 

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OPEN

On 8–9 May we inaugurated OPEN, a new exhibition space at Palazzo Buontalenti. Featuring works by six contemporary artists, the exhibition explores the invisible foundations of economic life. OPEN remains accessible on Monday and Saturday afternoons, with guided tours by MUS.E art historians and welcome support from FAI Firenze volunteers.

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Anniversary events

News

EUI 50th anniversary speech by professor Sabino Cassese

On 7 May 2026, Sabino Cassese delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the EUI’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The address followed his acceptance of the EUI’s inaugural 'Reimagining Europe' Award, which honours members of the EUI community whose work is making a lasting impact across Europe.

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EUI 50th anniversary

Join us in celebrating the EUI’s journey and shaping the next chapter together.

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