Research

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

European and global climate policies : pursuing fairness and carbon neutrality in an increasingly fragmented world

The need to fight global warming is urgent, since it brings catastrophic and often unjust impacts, while climate policies play a crucial role in...

Authors
Jacopo Cammeo Albert Ferrari Simone Borghesi JD MH HM AS IA
Policy Brief
Rail service facilities in the European Union
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Contribution to book
Domestic acceptability as a condition for ambitious climate policies
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Executive Education

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

13 November 2026
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Policy Events

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

16 September 2026 09:00
Implementing Single Ticketing
25 September 2026 09:00
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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.

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Transport

The Transport area is dedicated to policy dialogue, policy-relevant research, training, and networking in the area of transport regulation in Europe. 

Blog posts

Transport
Aug 31, 2026
Opinion
Regulate the operator, not the category: an asymmetric approach to rail maintenance facilities
Access to maintenance facilities is now a decisive condition for competition in passenger rail. A new entrant cannot operate rolling stock that it can...
Regulate the operator, not the category: an asymmetric approach to rail maintenance facilities
Transport
Aug 31, 2026
Opinion
Beyond train paths: service facilities as a key to Europe’s rail freight competitiveness
One of the clearest messages emerging from the discussions at the 28th Florence Rail Forum is that service facilities are strategic assets that will.....
Beyond train paths: service facilities as a key to Europe’s rail freight competitiveness
Transport
Aug 31, 2026
Opinion
Access to Service Facilities and Rail-Related Services: Their Role as Market Barriers and the Current Asymmetric Regulatory Framework
As is highlighted in the European Commission’s recent High-Speed Rail Plan presented in November 2025, access to service facilities and rail-related...
Access to Service Facilities and Rail-Related Services: Their Role as Market Barriers and the Current Asymmetric Regulatory Framework
Transport
Aug 31, 2026
Opinion
Different service facilities, different regulatory approach?
Every train run begins and ends in a service facility (SF). For a successful modal shift, efficient SFs are a prerequisite. Access to SFs...
Different service facilities, different regulatory approach?
Transport
Aug 31, 2026
Opinion
Rail Service Facilities: The Missing Piece in Europe's Railway Growth Strategy
The European Union has set ambitious objectives for rail. Whether with the High-Speed Rail Plan, the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy or broade...
Rail Service Facilities: The Missing Piece in Europe's Railway Growth Strategy
Video
Apr 21, 2026
Challenges in transport regulation in Europe and beyond
This timely book by M. Finger, J. Monteiro and E. Petrozziello (FSR Transport area) sheds light on the challenges facing European rail, air and...
Challenges in transport regulation in Europe and beyond
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Events

Policy Dialogue
Sep 25, 2026
Implementing Single Ticketing
The proposed targeted revision of the Regulation on rail passenger rights regarding the protection of passengers with single tickets (COM(2026) 233) r...
Implementing Single Ticketing
Conference
Jul 17, 2026
1st Florence Maritime Regulation Conference
Shipping, ports, and related supply chains are cornerstones of the European economy and world trade, which are shaped by regulatory initiatives develo...
1st Florence Maritime Regulation Conference
Conference
Jul 13, 2026
5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference
The 5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference aims to discuss advancements for accelerating the growth of the railways in the EU. This conference is a ...
5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference
Conference
Jul 17, 2026
3rd Florence Aviation Regulation Conference
The conference brings together academics, selected industry representatives, and policymakers. The scope of each year’s conference is to find practi...
3rd Florence Aviation Regulation Conference
Conference
Jun 12, 2026
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...
Rail Service Facilities in the European Union
Forum
May 04, 2026
The EU Emissions Trading System and Aviation Support
The EU’s aviation climate action framework is entering a new phase in which delivery and implementation matter as much as policy design. Under the.....
The EU Emissions Trading System and Aviation Support
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Publications

Publication
Date: Aug 25, 2026
Policy Brief
Rail service facilities in the European Union
Rail service facilities, ranging from maintenance depots to refuelling stations, marshalling yards and...
Elodie Petrozziello JJMP
Publication
Date: Jul 6, 2026
Policy Brief
The EU emissions trading system and support for aviation
The EU aviation climate action framework is entering a new phase in which delivery and implementation matter...
Steven Truxal Marie Raude JJMP
Publication
Date: Jun 18, 2026
Policy Brief
Financing High-Speed rail
This is a pivotal moment in the development of high-speed rail (HSR) networks at the European and...
Elodie Petrozziello JJMP
Publication
Date: May 7, 2026
Policy Brief
Linking multimodal passenger hubs to high-speed rail
European cities face urgent challenges concerning decarbonisation, congestion, road safety and management of...
Elodie Petrozziello JJMP
Publication
Date: Apr 30, 2026
Technical Report
The single European sky SES2+ – quo vadis?
The first Single European Sky package (SES1) was adopted in 2004 with the aim of addressing the fragmentation...
MF
Publication
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Article
Research on the impact of urban rail transit on the financing constraints of enterprises from the perspective of sustainability
Urban rail transit (URT) is closely related to the sustainable development of the city. In addition to the...
RY LYNT MF
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People

Transport
Juan José Montero Pascual
Director of the Transport Area
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Advisors
Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell
Advisor
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Advisors
Steven Truxal
Part-time Professor
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Transport
Elodie Petrozziello
Research Associate
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