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Russian invasion of Ukraine

EUI statement on the Russian war against Ukraine

The EUI and its Contracting States condemn, in line with the position taken at EU level, the aggression waged on Ukraine by the Russian Federation with the help of Belarus, and the resulting gross violations of Human Rights, human suffering and loss of life. Our deepest solidarity goes to the Ukrainian people and to all the victims.

As an inter-governmental academic organisation with 23 Contracting States, hosting more than 85 nationalities, the EUI upholds the principle of open scientific cooperation that transcends borders and unites nations.

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EUI Programmes for all affected by the war in Ukraine

The EUI has opened its programmes to all directly affected by the war in Ukraine.

Solidarity with Ukraine

The EUI is committed to exploring all the possible ways to provide support to Ukrainian scholars at risk and more widely to the people of Ukraine.

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How EUI community members can help

How can EUI community members help? As a private citizen, there are ways in which you can support Ukraine and its citizens.

Readings

A selection of relevant academic publications, articles and blogs.

International media

Alex Stubb on the conflict in Ukraine

Alex Stubb, Director of the School of Transnational Governance, spoke to several international media outlets, tackling issues such as to Finland's historical relations with the Soviet Union, Putin’s agenda, the sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union, as well as the future of Ukraine and the European continent.

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What impact does the war in Ukraine have on European Integration?

Is the war in Ukraine leading to a more unitary or a more differentiated EU? The DiCE project final conference addressed the current and future impact of the war on European integration.

Ukrainian migration crisis: New research network looks into practical solutions

On 8 November 2022, the Migration Policy Centre (MPC) launched a new Research Network on Ukrainian Migration (RNUM), in collaboration with the United Nations University (MERIT), the University of Maastricht and the Centre of Migration Research at the University of Warsaw.

EUI and JRC establish cooperation in support of Ukrainian scholars

Under a newly launched cooperation initiative, the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) and the European University Institute (EUI) will provide Ukrainian researchers with a 12-month fellowship scheme to pursue a postdoctoral programme at the EUI in Florence.

The European Commission’s plan for energy independence from Russia

This article provides some immediate reflections and analysis on the May 18 REPowerEU Plan, summarising and contextualising its content in the process.

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