Reading exercises /17The long history of Europe’s development, from Herodotus to databasesThe roots of the love-hate relationship with the Union. The founding idea, the project, the community based on the rule of law, administrative integration. And the lack of political will to turn it into a federal state. Scenarios in the light of new challengesbySabino Cassese31 AUG 26
Reading exercises /16The miseries and nobility of Italian politicsA time of crisis. The weakness of the political parties, the endless conflict, an electorate no longer guided by ideologies or channelled by manifestos. Courage (which is lacking) as the foremost virtue of a statesman: Kennedy’s viewbySabino Cassese17 AUG 26
Reading exercises /15Bureaucracy in search of a new identityInternal organisational developments, the major transitions currently underway and the digital challenge are forcing public administrations to change as well. The value of continuity and the need to embrace innovation. The lesson from Max WeberbySabino Cassese3 AUG 26
reading exercises /14A new player on the world stage: the cityTheir growth, in terms of size and importance, coincides with the weakening of the state, the migration revolution and large-scale urbanisation. The strengths and challenges of capital cities, ‘megacities’ and global cities. A geographer’s perspectivebySabino Cassese20 JUL 26
