European Union Week 2025 is coming: an event to explore the EU’s role and future

The European Union Week 2025 will take place from May 12 to 19, an initiative designed to promote dialogue, innovation and international cooperation within the framework of the European Union

 

Now in its fifth edition, the European Union Week has become a prominent event in the international academic landscape. With the goal of celebrating the European Union, the event will offer a series of in-person and online activities aimed at students, alumni, public and professionals interested in exploring the EU’s role, significance and evolution in a time of profound change.

 

Growth and collaboration for the Europe of the future

Launched in 2021 by TUM School of Management (Germany) and HEC Paris (France), the European Union Week has seen continuous expansion in terms of participating institutions. After the inclusion of Kozminski University (Poland) and other academic organizations, the initiative is now supported by a strong network of academic international partners. Among the participating institutions are Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Romania), Estonian Business School (Estonia), Vlerick Business School (Belgium) and, new this year, ESADE, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona (Spain) e Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary). This intercultural network reflects the shared commitment to promoting European cooperation through discussions on current issues.

For this year’s edition, our business school renews its commitment to the organization of the European Union Week, actively contributing to fostering a shared reflection on the role and value of the European Union.

Many events to explore the opportunities and future of the European Union

European Union Week 2025 offers a diverse and engaging program, featuring seminars, events and themed talks by outstanding professionals and speakers who share a passion for innovation, sustainability and the future of the European Union. Experts from various fields will share their insights and perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities facing the EU. This initiative is a valuable opportunity to network and gain a deeper understanding of the significance of the European project.

All events, which are free of charge, will be organized by the partner institutions and will be accessible both in person and online.

Have a look at the events organized by our school:

  • 13 May | 3.30 – 5.00 PM (CEST)
    Speaker: Maurizio MolinariHead of European Parliament Liaison Office in Milan
    “The EU in a digital world: where to next?”
    Event in English; in person or online
    Click here to register.

 

  • 14 May | 6.00 – 7.00 PM (CEST)
    Speaker: Matteo VillaSenior Research Fellow at ISPI and co-heads the ISPI Data Lab
    “Could the European Union aspire for Global Market Leadership in the current turbulent times?”
    Event in English; online
    Click here to register.

 

  • 19 May | 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM (CEST)
    Speaker: Michela NardoDeputy Head of unit at the Joint Research Centre in the Unit of Economic and Financial resilience
    “Is globalisation coming to an end? The EU amid current geopolitical challenges”
    Event in English; in person or online
    Click here to register.

 

To view the complete program and register for the events organized by European partners, visit the TUM Business School website.

The fourth edition of the European Union Week is ready to go

Demonstrating our commitment to Europe: the fourth edition of European Union Week returns from 19 April to 3 May 2024

 

Preparations resume for the long-awaited European Union Week 2024, an event which, following the success of the previous edition in 2023, is preparing to celebrate the European Union through an informative and engaging experience. Now in its fourth edition, the event is an unmissable opportunity for students, alumni and the general public to delve deeper into the complexity and importance of the European Union, as well as to seize the many opportunities it has to offer.

 

Growth and collaboration: the heart of the European Union Week

Initiated in 2021 by the TUM School of Management (Germany) and HEC Paris (France), and with the entry in the following years of Kozminski University (Poland) and then of our business school, the European Union Week has constantly expanded its horizons, becoming an increasingly important reference point on the international educational agenda. This year, the event enthusiastically welcomes four more institutionsVlerick Business School (Belgium)Bucharest Business School (Romania)Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (The Netherlands) and Estonian Business School (Estonia). This expansion reflects the commitment of the institutions involved to international cooperation and interculturality.

A new development for the event: the participation of the School of Management 

Within the context of growth and the advancement of the European Union Week, the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano will be organising the events for this edition. The participation of our ecosystem represents an important opportunity for the community, providing greater awareness of the value and importance of the European Union, an objective that remains central to our commitment every year.

 

A programme full of opportunities and knowledge

During the two weeks of the occasion, each hosting institution will offer a series of high-value seminars, speeches and events, which are accessible free of charge to all interested parties.

Register now and get ready to be part of this extraordinary journey: it is possible to participate for free in all the events organized by all the European partners.

In particular, these are the events organized by our school:

  • 19 april | 6.00 – 7.00 PM (CEST)
    Nicola MontiChief Executive Officer of Edison
    Evento in Italian; Online
    Please click here to register.

 

  • 23 april | 5.00 – 6.00 PM (CEST)
    The EU: Internal and External Dimensions (including a Q & A)
    Claudia Colla
    Head of the European Commission’s Regional Office in Milan
    Live at POLIMI Graduate School of Management (classroom 0.4)
    Evento in English
    Per registrarsi all’evento cliccare qui.
    Claudia Colla, Representative of the European Commission for Northern Italy and Director of the Milan Office; she has worked for the European institutions for almost 20 years and is an expert in European policies, such as international trade, competition and the internal market.