Research

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

A study on the relevance of consumer rights and protections in the context of innovative energy-related services

Building on technological development, changes in consumer preferences, and an evolving legal framework, old and new market players are providing consumers (i.e., residential customers)...

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Working Paper
Cross-border solidarity versus national capacity markets : risk of inadequate capacity procurement
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Reflections on climate resilient tourism : evidence for the EU ETS-2 and voluntary carbon markets
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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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Catharina Sikow-Magny

Part-time Professor
Catharina Sikow Magny
English, Finnish
English, Finnish

Biography

Catharina Sikow-Magny is part-time professor at Florence School of Regulation at European University Institute since autumn 2024.

Before that Catharina worked at the European Commission where she held various positions since 1997, including Director responsible for Green Transition and Energy System Integration, Head of Unit in charge of Consumers, Local Initiatives, Just Transition and Head of Unit responsible for Networks and Regional Initiatives at the Directorate General for Energy. She has also worked on international transport, trans-European network policy and financing, internalisation of external costs, and strategic policy research.

Before joining the Commission, Catharina was a team leader and chief economist in the private sector in Finland. She has also worked for the United Nations Development Programme in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

She holds a Master of Economics degree from the Aalto University, Finland.

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Specialised Training on the Regulation of Gas Markets
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