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EUROPEAN UNION WEEK 2025
12 MAY – 19 MAY | Seize the essence of EU Week: knowledge and opportunities await
About the event
Dive into the European Union Week 2025, a vibrant celebration and exploration of the EU's soul and opportunities. From 7 to 19 May, immerse yourself in insightful discussions, engaging seminars, and valuable networking opportunities, designed to deepen your understanding of the European Union and its significance in today's world. Join our community in this enriching experience, building bridges to knowledge and seizing the vast array of opportunities offered by the EU.
Organising Schools
From its inception with TUM School of Management and HEC Paris, to its expansion with Kozminski University and our business school, we now have several partner business schools including Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Estonian Business School, Vlerick Business School and the new arrivals ESADE, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona and Corvinus University of Budapest, with the aim of promoting international cooperation and interculturality.
Why take part in EU Week 2025?
Find out through the words of the participating business schools:
SoM highlights of EU Week 2025
Each Partner School runs several events, all free of charge and accessible to any interested participant. Find out the details of the sessions led by our School of Management and register now to secure your place.
13 MAY | 3.30 – 5.00 PM (CEST)
Maurizio Molinari, Head of European Parliament Liaison Office in Milan
“The EU in a digital world: where to next?”
Maurizio Molinari will discuss with Lucia Tajoli, Professor at POLIMI SoM, on the latest developments and priorities of the new EP Legislature concerning “digital” policies, including the Artificial Intelligence Act and Digital Services Act, with a special focus on disinformation-related risks and EU strategies to counter it.
Event in English; in person or online
14 MAY | 6.00 – 7.00 PM (CEST)
Matteo Villa, Senior 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?”
Drawing on his extensive research on geopolitical and geo-economic trends, in this speech Matteo Villa from ISPI will discuss the potential for the EU to emerge as a global market leader by leveraging its economic power, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable practices. Key points will include policy recommendations, the importance of international alliances, and the role of digital transformation in enhancing the EU's competitive edge.
Event in English; Online
19 MAY | 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM (CEST)
Michela Nardo, Deputy 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”
The new international landscape emerging from the latest geopolitical events calls for a revision of the EU position with respect to globalisation and free trade. The seminar will review the current EU stance, the challenges the EU is facing and the instruments it has available to navigate the change.
Event in English; in person or online
Would you like to know more about the initiative and the events organised by the other business schools?
Visit the TUM Business School website.