Research

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

The regulatory framework for independent aggregators

The importance of independent aggregators has been acknowledged in the recently adopted EU Clean Energy Package (CEP). The CEP obliges all Member States to...

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Tim Schittekatte Leonardo Meeus VNAD
Policy Paper
A framework for electricity grid data exchange and reuse for AI foundation models : reflections on five implementation aspects
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Contribution to book
European and global climate policies : pursuing fairness and carbon neutrality in an increasingly fragmented world
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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.

15 September 2026 15:00
Biogases and Biomethane in the EU
16 September 2026 09:00
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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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Media

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

Expertise & Mission

The Florence School of Regulation is committed to sharing independent, research-based knowledge with the public.

Our experts are available for interviews and media commentary, helping journalists clarify complex regulatory topics and provide broader context on current developments.

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Leonardo Meeus

Director of the Florence School of Regulation
Area of expertise: energy
Nicolò Rossetto

Nicolò Rossetto

Research Fellow
Area of expertise: electricity regulation energy networks eu green deal
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Max Münchmeyer

Research Associate
Area of expertise: Critical Raw Materials EU energy and climate governance National Energy and Climate Plans
Ilaria Conti

Ilaria Conti

Coordinator for Strategy and Development
Area of expertise: GasHydrogen women
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Marzia Sesini

Research Fellow
Area of expertise: Critical Raw Materials energy infrastructure Energy Security renewable gas Value chains/supply chains

Simone Borghesi

Director of the Climate Area
Area of expertise: carbon markets CBAM climate climate policies distributional effects Environmental transition EU ETS trade and climate

Albert Ferrari

Advisor
Area of expertise: acceptability of climate policies climate policies energy communities
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About FSR

The FSR Director, Leonardo Meeus introduces the school. The mission of the Florence School of Regulation is to develop and spread ideas that can improve policy and regulation. The FSR is a unique combination of a university research group, a think tank, and an executive education institute, started in Europe and increasingly active at the world level.

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FSR Policy Briefcase

The podcast series hosted by FSR Director, Leonardo Meeus and Research Associate James Kneebone aimed to unpack the complexities of European climate and energy policy with the authors of the FSR’s latest Policy Briefs.

Press Contacts

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FSR in the press

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Climate
Quanto il riscaldamento globale incide sul futuro del made in Italy?
June 3, 2026 - Sole 24 ore
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Climate
EU Carbon Border Levy Is a Growing Source of Tension for Ukraine
May 22, 2026 - The Wall Street Journal
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Molecules & Materials
l mercato del gas è troppo vulnerabile: ecco perché i prezzi oscillano
April 14, 2026 - La Repubblica
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Molecules & Materials
Why Europe can still face a gas crisis without a gas shortage
April 7, 2026 - The Conversation
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Electricity
La primavera del fotovoltaico, aumentano gli impianti ma servono nuovi modi per conservare l’energia
August 18, 2025 - La Stampa
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Energy
Why did the lights go out in Spain and Portugal?
April 28, 2025 - POLITICO
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