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Title:35 years of forced displacement in Iraq : contexualising the ISIS threat, unpacking the movements Author(s):THIBOS, CameronDate:2014Type:OtherSeries/Number:Migration Policy Centre; Policy Briefs; 2014/04Abstract:This brief situates the astonishing rise of the group Islamic State of Iraq and as-Sham (ISIS) within Iraq’s much larger history of violent displacement. Looking across the past 35 years, it argues that ISIS may be distinct ...
Title:The 5th EU electricity market reform : a renewable jackpot for all Europeans package? Author(s):MEEUS, Leonardo ; BATLLE, Carlos ; GLACHANT, Jean-Michel ; HANCHER, Leigh ; POTOTSCHNIG, Alberto ; RANCI, Pippo ; SCHITTEKATTE, Tim Date:2022Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2022/59; Florence School of Regulation; [Energy]Abstract:We think that the electricity markets that were developed over the last two decades did what they were supposed to do during this crisis: through higher prices, they convey the message that energy is scarce. “Shooting the ...
Title:A comprehensive labour market approach to EU labour migration policy Author(s):MARTIN, Iván; VENTURINI, Alessandra Date:2015Type:OtherSeries/Number:Migration Policy Centre; Policy Briefs; 2015/07Abstract:Opening up new legal migration channels' to respond to economic needs for labour is one of the four priorities of the European Commission for its upcoming European Agenda on Migration. The EU approach to legal labour ...
Title:A democratic dividend from emigration? Author(s):RAPOPORT, Hillel Date:2016Type:OtherSeries/Number:Migration Policy Centre; Policy Briefs; 2016/07Abstract:The recent political economy literature suggests that migrants can affect the institutional evolution of their home countries through political remittances, that is, the transfer of political norms and attitudes (e.g., for ...
Title:A Gas Target Model for the EU: Florence School Proposes MECO-S Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel Date:2011Type:OtherSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2011/07; Policy Briefs; Energy; GasAbstract:The discussion about the need for and the pros and cons of a gas target model started around the beginning of 2010 and found its first point of culmination in the conclusions of the 18th Madrid Forum in September 2010 which ...
Title:A Gas Target Model for the European Union: Contrasting MECOS and EURAM Proposal Author(s):ASCARI, Sergio ; GLACHANT, Jean-Michel Date:2011Type:OtherSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2011/08; Policy Briefs; Energy; GasAbstract:At the 18th Madrid Forum (2010) the discussion of an EU gas target model was officially launched. It aims at defining a non-binding vision giving coherence to the coming set of European gas framework guidelines and grid ...
Title:A new EU energy technology policy towards 2050 : which way to go? Author(s):RUESTER, Sophia; SCHWENEN, Sebastian; LASSOURCE, Adeline; FINGER, Matthias ; GLACHANT, Jean-Michel Date:2013Type:OtherSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2013/01; Policy Briefs; EnergyAbstract:–– Market actors are calling for a post-2020 energy technology policy framework now. As a result, the policy is likely to be negotiated in a time of fierce global competition in clean-tech markets, financial crisis and ...
Title:Acceptance of Religious Diversity in German Public Schools Author(s):MÜHE, NinaDate:2011Type:OtherSeries/Number:ACCEPT-PLURALISM; 2011/02; 3. National Case Studies - School Life; Policy Briefs
Title:Achieving zero emissions under a cap-and-trade system Author(s):VERDE, Stefano F.; ACWORTH, William; KARDISH, Christopher; BORGHESI, Simone Date:2020Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2020/26; Florence School of Regulation; ClimateAbstract:Highlights: Current estimates of marginal abatement costs suggest that achieving zero or net-zero emissions requires much higher carbon prices than ever experienced. Depending on how well they are addressed, competitiveness ...
Title:Addressing irregular migration in the Gulf states Author(s):FARGUES, Philippe ; DE BEL-AIR, Françoise; SHAH, Nasra M.Date:2015Type:OtherSeries/Number:Migration Policy Centre; GLMM; Policy Briefs; 01/2015Abstract:Irregular migration has great resonance in the Gulf, just as in the West. Migrants in irregular situation avoid state administrative procedures and so their numbers are unknown. The largest amnesty (Saudi Arabia 2013) would ...
Title:Addressing the demand-side of trafficking in the domestic work sector main findings at European level Author(s):RICARD-GUAY, Alexandra Date:2016Type:OtherSeries/Number:[Global Governance Programme]; [Cultural Pluralism]; [DemandAT]Abstract:In Europe, the employment of domestic workers is a widespread phenomenon. Despite different national policies and regulations, domestic workers, in majority migrant women, still face vulnerability to exploitation – including ...
Title:Alternative forms of differentiation Author(s):PRINCEN, Sebastiaan; ZEITLIN, Jonathan Date:2021Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2021/65; Integrating Diversity in the European Union (InDivEU) Abstract:Within the EU, differentiation is seen as a way to cope with diversity among member states. Among the various possible ways to differentiate between member states, most attention has gone to forms of differentiated ...
Title:Antitrust compliance programs in Europe : status quo and challenges ahead Author(s):PARCU, Pier Luigi ; STASI, Maria Luisa Date:2016Type:OtherSeries/Number:[Florence Competition Programme]; ENTraNCE; 2016/01; Policy BriefsAbstract:The Policy Brief summarizes the discussion which took place on 26th – 27th June 2015 at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence in the context of the first workshop of ENTraNCE for Executives. The workshop ...
Title:Antitrust enforcement in Europe after Intel and Cartes Bancaires : a kind of trouble to enjoy Author(s):PARCU, Pier Luigi ; BOTTA, Marco ; SOLIDORO, Silvia Date:2018Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2018/11; Florence Competition ProgrammeAbstract:On 20 April 2018 the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and Assonime jointly organised a workshop at the European University Institute’s (EUI) campus in Florence. The title of the event was ‘Antitrust enforcement ...
Title:Antitrust enforcement in traditional v online platforms Author(s):PARCU, Pier Luigi ; STASI, Maria Luisa ; BOTTA, Marco Date:2016Type:OtherSeries/Number:[Florence Competition Programme]; ENTraNCE; 2016/02; Policy BriefsAbstract:On 4th and 5th December 2015, ENTraNCE for Executives had its second workshop, dealing with the antitrust concerns raised by traditional and online platforms. The event was divided into 4 panels over two half-days. The ...
Title:The appellate body crisis and WTO dispute settlement reform Author(s):HOEKMAN, Bernard M. ; MAVROIDIS, Petros C.Date:2020Type:OtherSeries/Number:Bertelsmann Stiftung; Policy Brief; 2020; [Global Governance Programme]; [Global Economics]Abstract:Strengthening rule enforcement at the WTO is crucial for the organisation to maintain its relevance. This includes updating the functioning of the Appellate Body. This paper summarises the main recommendations of our other ...
Title:Are agri-food workers only exploited in southern Europe? : case studies on migrant labour in Germany, The Netherlands, and Sweden Editor(s):PALUMBO, Letizia ; CORRADO, AlessandraDate:2020Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; Open Society European Policy Institute (OSEPI); 2020; Migration Policy CentreAbstract:This policy brief, which condenses the findings of an exhaustive report commissioned by the Open Society European Policy Institute (OSEPI) and drafted by a team of researchers coordinated by the Migration Policy Centre at ...
Title:Asia and digital economy agreements : necessity and uncertainty Author(s):TAY, Simon; WAU, JessicaDate:2022Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; RSC; 2022/42; Global Governance Programme; [Europe in the World]Abstract:As the modern economy becomes increasingly digitalised, countries such as Singapore have recognised the need to focus on incorporating new digital rules and provisions. Specifically, this has led Singapore to formalise ...
Title:Assessing innovation theories of harm in EU merger control Author(s):SOLIDORO, Silvia Date:2019Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2019/18; Florence Competition ProgrammeAbstract:On 15 April 2019, the Florence Competition Programme (FCP) organised its third Advanced Competition Seminar in the context of the 2018/2019 edition of the FCP Annual Training. The seminar focused on the analysis of the ...
Title:ATM : how to make progress towards an economic regulator? Author(s):FINGER, Matthias ; SERAFIMOVA, Teodora Date:2020Type:OtherSeries/Number:Policy Briefs; 2020/12; Florence School of Regulation; TransportAbstract:Improving Air Traffic Management (ATM) performance is the main goal of the Single European Sky (SES) initiative. The EU’s SES legislation has introduced a performance scheme, which defines performance targets in the key ...