Research

The School carries out applied research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Critical raw materials and the Industrial Accelerator Act : coordination challenges in the EU supply framework

This paper examines how the EU framework for critical raw materials operates under conditions of accelerated industrial demand introduced by the Industrial Accelerator Act....

Authors
Marzia Sesini Andris Piebalgs
Policy Brief
Linking multimodal passenger hubs to high-speed rail
Discover more
Policy Paper
International carbon credits in the EU : ensuring flexibility without undermining credibility
Discover more

Executive Education

We offer different types of training: Online, Residential, Blended and Tailor-made courses in all levels of knowledge.

06 October 2026
Discover more
Discover more

Policy Events

A wide range of events for open discussion and knowledge exchange. In Florence, Brussels, worldwide and online.

08 June 2026 09:00
Discover more
Discover more

More

Discover more initiatives, broader research, and featured reports.

Lights on Women

The Lights on Women initiative promotes, trains and advocates for women in energy, climate and sustainability, boosting their visibility, representation and careers.

Discover more
Opportunities
Opportunities
FSR.secretariat@eui.eu
News

Podcast series: European Energy Law and Policy

Feb 25, 2016
soundcloud

This month we are launching our monthly podcast series, in which leading experts will contribute to the most topical legal and policy issues in the energy sector. The first of the series comes from the Director of the Energy Law & Policy Area, Professor Leigh Hancher. It focuses on the recent developments concerning national price regulation, especially the price regulation of retail markets. More details coming soon! 

Don’t miss any update on this topic

Sign up for free and access the latest publications and insights

Sign up

More on the topic

Energy Union Law
A first look at the citizen energy package
A first look at the citizen energy package
Almost one year after its announcement in the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, the Citizens Energy Package was published on 10 March 2026. In...
Citizens’ Energy Package
Action Plan for Affordable Energy
Energy
PUBLICATION • Technical Report
A study on consumer protection during gas phase-out
The EU aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, which means phasing out almost all fossil fuels and shifting to renewable energy. As a...
Lucila de Almeida Sergio Ascari James Kneebone Alessandra Porcari Alberto Pototschnig Marzia Sesini
Energy Union Law
PUBLICATION • Article
Loss and damage of climate change : recognition, obligation and legal consequences
In 1991, Vanuatu presented a proposal to address climate change-related loss and damage, particularly sea-level rise, in response to widespread advers...
Ginevra Le Moli
Electricity
PUBLICATION • Policy Paper
Proposal for reviewing the Regulation on trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) : assessment and recommendations
Energy networks play an essential role in enabling competition, thus improving energy affordability, and in supporting decarbonisation of energy deman...
Ronnie Belmans Alberto Pototschnig ECSM
Conference
Rail Service Facilities in the European Union
Jun 12, 2026
EVENT
Rail Service Facilities in the European Union
Rail service facilities, ranging from maintenance depots to refuelling stations, marshalling yards, and freight terminals, are indispensable component...
Online Debate
An Overview of Recent Energy Case Law from the CJEU, June 2026
Jun 30, 2026
EVENT
An Overview of Recent Energy Case Law from the CJEU, June 2026
The FSR Law Area will provide a comprehensive review of the most significant energy cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union...
Energy
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho
VIDEO
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho
Hear from Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month professional ...
energy
Energy
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho
VIDEO
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho
Hear from Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month profession...
energy
Energy
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo
VIDEO
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo
Hear from Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month professional cou...
energy
Electricity
Empowering and protecting EU consumers in an evolving energy landscape
Empowering and protecting EU consumers in an evolving energy landscape
This online FSR Debate explored the current level of protection of household consumers entering energy-related services. The starting point fo...
Citizens’ Energy Package
consumer protection

Cookie setting

We use cookies to help personalise content and provide a better experience. By clicking Accept all, you agree to this, as outlined in our Cookie Policy. To change preferences or withdraw consent, please update your Cookie Preferences.