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Facilitation of Irregular Immigration and NGOs: Between Criminal Offence and Duty to Rescue – 28 May 2026

On Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 10:30 a.m., Room 2 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno will host the seminar entitled “Facilitation of Irregular Immigration and NGOs: Between Criminal Offence and Duty to Rescue”, organized within the activities of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory and the legal clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights”.

The initiative aims to explore one of the most sensitive and topical issues in the European and international legal debate: the relationship between combating irregular immigration, the activities of non-governmental organizations engaged in sea rescue operations, and the humanitarian obligations arising from national and international law.

The event will open with institutional greetings from Prof. Francesco Fasolino, Director of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno, and Prof. Giuseppe D’Angelo, President of the DSG UNISA Teaching Council.

The introduction will be delivered by Prof. Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at DSG UNISA and Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The keynote speaker will be Captain Giovanni Calvelli, Commander of the Port Authority of Salerno, who will provide an analysis of the operational and legal implications of sea rescue activities, as well as the delicate balance between the protection of human life and the suppression of illicit trafficking.

The conference will also feature an address by Prof. Mauro Menicucci, Associate Professor of Maritime and Navigation Law at DSG UNISA, while the concluding remarks will be delivered by Dr. Rocco Alfano, Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Court of Salerno.

The event represents an important opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue among academics, institutions, and legal practitioners on issues that are central to European migration policies and the protection of fundamental rights.

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer.

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Pictures of the day – 21 May 2026

The seminar entitled “The Court of Justice and the Drafting of Preliminary Questions”, organized at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno within the framework of the activities of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, represented an important opportunity to further explore the role of the preliminary ruling procedure in the legal system of the European Union, as well as the techniques for drafting questions referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.

The event fostered a fruitful exchange among scholars, researchers, and young legal professionals on the relationship between national law and European Union law, contributing to the dissemination of best practices in the drafting of preliminary questions and to the strengthening of the research and training activities promoted by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The seminar thus confirmed the importance of European judicial cooperation and of the specialized training of legal professionals for the correct application of European Union law.

Special thanks are due to Professor Adriano Maffeo for his valuable academic contribution and for the insightful reflections shared during the seminar.

Pictures of the day available at the following LINK.

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The Court of Justice and the Drafting of the Preliminary Reference – 21 May 2026

On Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 2 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno, the seminar entitled “The Court of Justice and the Drafting of the Preliminary Reference” will take place as part of the activities promoted by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory and the Legal Clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights”.

The event will provide an important opportunity to explore the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the techniques involved in drafting a preliminary reference, a key instrument in the judicial dialogue between national courts and the European jurisdiction.

The seminar will be introduced by Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno and Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The keynote speaker will be Adriano Matteo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Law of the University of Naples Federico II.

The initiative is part of the educational activities of the Legal Clinic devoted to European cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs, with the aim of providing students, researchers, and young scholars with practical and theoretical tools to better understand the functioning of the European Union judicial system.

For further information, check out the flyer.

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Pictures of the day – 7 May 2026

“Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Protecting Victims in View of the Implementation of the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum” was an intense and highly participatory study day that brought together institutions, members of the judiciary, law enforcement authorities, academics, third-sector organizations, and students at the University of Salerno to reflect on the new challenges posed by human trafficking.

Throughout the discussions, participants strongly emphasized the urgent need to strengthen mechanisms for the early identification and protection of victims, especially in light of the evolving nature of trafficking, which is becoming increasingly hybrid, invisible, and digitalized. Particular attention was devoted to the risks connected to the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, especially regarding border procedures and accelerated return mechanisms, which may affect the ability to promptly identify situations of exploitation.

The technical roundtable fostered a constructive dialogue between theory and practice, enabling the sharing of experiences, operational challenges, and best practices, with the common goal of developing more effective tools for the protection of fundamental rights.

Equally significant was the session dedicated to students, which provided an important opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of a phenomenon that often remains hidden. Through thematic contributions, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the initiative encouraged critical reflection and greater awareness.

The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue strengthening cooperation among institutions, academia, and sector professionals, in the awareness that combating human trafficking requires multidisciplinary approaches, strong collaboration, and policies increasingly centered on the protection of human dignity and victims’ rights.

Pictures of the event are available HERE!

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Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking – 7 May 2026

On 7 May 2026, the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory will promote, at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno, a study day entitled “Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Victim Protection in Light of the Implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”, to be held in Aula Pecoraro.

The initiative aims to provide an updated and interdisciplinary analysis of human trafficking, a phenomenon that is increasingly complex, hybrid, and digitalized, particularly in light of recent developments in European and national legislation. Special attention will be paid to the implications arising from the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, including the risk of the “invisibilization” of victims within border procedures, screening processes, and accelerated return mechanisms.

The event will be structured in two main sessions.

The technical roundtable (9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) will bring together representatives from institutions, the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, academia, and civil society organizations. The discussion will focus on identifying operational challenges and sharing best practices to strengthen early identification, protection, and assistance mechanisms for victims, while ensuring full respect for fundamental rights. Key topics will include the evolution of trafficking, the use of digital technologies, the intersection between trafficking and migrant smuggling, challenges in victim identification procedures, and the impact of European migration policies.

In the afternoon (2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), a session with students will aim to raise awareness of the most current and less visible forms of human trafficking. Through thematic presentations, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the session seeks to foster critical reflection, promote a culture of human rights, and counter stereotypes and misinformation surrounding migration.

This event represents an important opportunity for dialogue between theory and practice, with the goal of formulating operational recommendations and policy proposals to improve the implementation of European and national anti-trafficking frameworks.

Participation is open to scholars, practitioners, students, and all those interested. It will be possible to participate online by registering at the following link https://euvalweb.euweb.org/registration/

The working language will be Italian.

For further information give a look at the agenda and the flyer (IT):

Agenda http://euvalweb.euweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DEF-EUVALWEB-7-maggio-2026-Agenda-Tratta-1.pdf

Flyer http://euvalweb.euweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DEF.-Locandina-EUVALWEB-giornata-lotta-alla-Tratta.pdf

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Pictures of the day – 4 May 2026

Yesterday was a particularly productive day for the students of the European Union Law course. Thanks to Professor Alba Gerdeci, they explored the historical background of Kosovo and the complex legal challenges related to prosecuting serious crimes arising from the 1998–2000 conflict.

A central focus was the role of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC), which are closely connected to the broader effort to establish and consolidate the rule of law in Kosovo and other post-conflict societies. In particular, the discussion highlighted how the KSC contribute to ending impunity, addressing structural weaknesses in domestic judicial systems, and ensuring fair trial guarantees and the protection of fundamental rights, in line with standards such as the European Convention on Human Rights. Their establishment is also linked to the conditionality framework promoted by the European Union in the context of integration processes.

At the same time, the lecture addressed key criticisms: the perception that the KSC disproportionately target one side of the conflict, concerns about their external location and composition affecting local legitimacy, and the risk that reliance on international mechanisms may slow the development of domestic judicial capacity.
Together, these elements—both strengths and criticisms—represent essential considerations for the long-term development of a stable, credible, and locally trusted rule of law system.

Pictures of the day: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1499709138612297&type=3

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The Role of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in Establishing the Rule of Law – 4 May 2026

On Monday, 4 May 2026, at 10:30 a.m., Hall 5 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno will host the event entitled “The Role of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in Establishing the Rule of Law”, organized within the framework of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory activities.

The initiative represents an important opportunity to explore a topic of great relevance in the international legal landscape.

The event will be introduced by Professor Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salerno, and Founder and Director of EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The keynote speaker will be Alba Gerdeci, Lecturer at the Department of Law at EPOKA University in Tirana (Albania).

The event is part of the research and dissemination activities of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, aimed at promoting academic and institutional debate on European Union values and the consolidation of the rule of law in the Western Balkans.

The event is open to students, scholars, and all interested participants.

For further information, please refer to the flyer.

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Pictures of the day – 30 April 2026

The cybersecurity debate/interview sparked great interest among students in the UNISA courses of EU Law (Dpt. of Legal Sciences), International Law, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intellicence (Dpt. of Business Sciences – Management & Innovation Systems), European Union Values, Integration and Migration Law (Dpt. of Legal Sciences), as well as the law clinic in EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights (Dpt. of Legal Sciences).

Many were the questions that Dr. Manzo was called upon to answer, confirming the relevance and timeliness of the topics discussed.

Here are some pictures from the event: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496526115597266&type=3

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debate/interview on Cybersecurity – 30 April 2026

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On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the debate/interview on “Cybersecurity” will take place in Aula 2 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno. The event is organized by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory within the framework of the legal clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights.”

The guest speaker will be Roberta Manzo, Deputy Commissioner and Head of the Operational Section for Cybersecurity – Postal Police (SOCS) of Salerno, who will provide insights into the main challenges and perspectives in the field of cybersecurity, with particular attention to the role of institutions and cooperation at the European level.

The event will be introduced and moderated by Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno and Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The meeting represents an important opportunity for dialogue between academia and operational institutions, with the aim of analyzing the most recent regulatory developments and strategies to counter cyber threats, with the active involvement of students who will prepare a series of questions for the guest speaker.

The organizing committee includes Dr. Stefano Busillo and Dr. Emanuele Vannata, young researchers of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, and Dr. Elisabetta Lambiase, Supervisor of the Young Observers of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

For further information, please refer to the flyer.

 

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Pictures of the day – March 2026

The mission of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory to Tirana, Albania, under the direction of Professor Teresa Russo, brought together Italian and Albanian magistrates, lawyers, and representatives of the State Police, reinforcing long-standing institutional relationships while also fostering new and meaningful collaborations.

On March 24, the delegation met with the Italian Ambassador to Albania, His Excellency Marco Alberti. The discussion offered valuable insight into the evolving relationship between Italy and Albania, as well as the current state of Albania’s negotiations for accession to the European Union.

The following day, March 25, the international symposium on the Rule of Law at Epoka University created an important platform for dialogue among key stakeholders—including experts, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives—emphasizing the shared commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive democratic society.

Also on March 25, the meeting at the School of the Judiciary in Tirana laid the groundwork for future cooperation, opening new avenues for joint initiatives in legal education and institutional exchange.

On March 26, a meeting held at the Tirana General Prosecutor’s Office with the Deputy Prosecutor General of the Albanian Court of Cassation marked an important step toward strengthening institutional cooperation and laid the groundwork for future joint initiatives.

This was followed by a mock trial at Ismail Qemali High School, centered on the emerging issue of deepfakes. The initiative offered students a valuable opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion on the responsible and informed use of social media, fostering greater awareness of digital risks and ethical challenges.

The mission concluded, on March 27, with the projection of the short film “Imperfetta”, produced by Rai Cinema in collaboration with the Italian State Police, at Turgut Ozal High School. The film addressed the sensitive topic of stereotypes on social media, promoting respect for individual dignity and the value of uniqueness.

In conclusion, the EUVALWEB mission in Tirana represented an important opportunity for dialogue and shared growth, strengthening cooperation among institutions, academia, and civil society. The activities carried out helped promote the values of the rule of law, international cooperation, and digital awareness, with particular attention to younger generations.

The experience gained in Tirana provides a solid foundation for developing further joint initiatives, based on the belief that only through continuous collaboration and exchange, with active involvement of all stakeholders, can a more just, inclusive, and aware society be built.

Link to the pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1470990184817526&type=3

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