The State of the Union (European University Institute)

Since 2011, The State of the Union (SOU) is an annual conference on European affairs, organized by the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. The conference provides a platform for discussion on issues affecting the European Union, attracting political leaders, policymakers, and experts from EU institutions.

Each SOU conference focuses on a specific theme, which is determined by a Scientific Committee composed of EUI scholars. The agenda is designed to address contemporary challenges facing the EU. The event is typically held around May 9th, coinciding with the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a milestone in the history of European integration.